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A photograph inside a temple shrine during a pranapratishta-style consecration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and a rudraksha mala, stands at centre-right holding a brass tray with offerings. To the left, another priest in orange robes is partly visible. Centre, a seated deity murti in an orange silk sari with a gold crown and gold border stands between two brass kalasha pots with a coconut. At the right, a deity or murti is adorned with red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments. A white wall and draped peach curtain form the background.

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March 29 20092009-03-29A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a brass ritual bell in one hand and a lit oil lamp or flame in the other, performing a puja before a seated deity murti. The seated murti wears an orange silk sari with gold border, a golden crown, and a red-and-white flower garland; its raised hand holds a ring-like object. Brass kalasha pots sit on the platform. A large garlanded deity figure in orange and gold dress stands at right, with a red flower garland draped over it. Beige curtains hang behind, and a white brick wall is at left. Watermarked archive photograph of a temple ritual.2009-03-29 +1 copiesMarch 29 20092009-03-29March 29 20092009-03-29A temple ritual inside a decorated Hindu shrine. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with white painted markings on the face and arm, raises a ceremonial whisk and holds a cage-like basket of offerings toward a large deity murti with an ornate crown, garlands and a red-and-gold textile. A second man in orange robes stands behind with palms joined, and a white-robed attendant appears at right. Seated women in orange and red saris watch with hands folded. Brass lamps, a tiered kalasha-style ornament, colourful woven hangings and garland-draped figures fill the background.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man with long, swept-back dark hair and bare shoulders wearing an orange saffron wrap, holding a lit flame or lamp toward a seated deity murti. The seated deity is adorned with a multicolour flower garland and gold-and-red attire. To the right stand two marble deity statues: a figure in a red-and-gold sari holding a sword and a gold-topped staff, and a figure in a pink gown with gold jewelry and a gold crown, hands joined in namaskar. Golden orange-red drapes and a gold arched backdrop frame the shrine.2009-03-29A photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in orange saffron robes with long, swept-back dark hair and gold bangles stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a seated white deity murti with a gold crown, red and gold sari and jewelled necklaces. A second deity figure in a pink and green sari with gold ornaments stands at right holding a flute. Behind them are garlanded altar arrangements, a yellow and red garland, brown draped fabric and gold ritual vessels. A second person in orange robes and a red head cloth stands at far left with a tray. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long hair and ornaments, consistent with a person presence performing aarti, so the appearance-based label is applied.2009-03-29Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left; the foreground priest, wearing a gold armlet and a rudraksha-style bead strand, holds a gold plate toward the central deity murti. Behind him, a man with long dark hair and a white-garlanded neck wears an orange garment and has white tilak marks. Two deity murtis, adorned with gold crowns, jewellery and garlands of yellow and red flowers, sit on a red cloth before a gold arched backdrop with orange drapery. The scene shows pratyaksha-pada-puja worship of the deities.2011-12-11A photograph of a temple-style stage during a ritual worship scene. On the left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a garland over the shoulder, reaches toward offerings of white flowers. Behind, a figure in white dhoti stands near a lamp. Centre stage, a white-robed seated figure wearing an orange-and-red turban and a gold necklace is garlanded with flowers. Above, a deity murti with a red-orange crown, ornate necklaces and flower garlands is set against draped red and gold cloth. Brass pots and a kalasha sit on the floor, with a small framed deity image on the right.2007-12-29A photograph inside a small temple room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a brass vessel and pouring or sprinkling liquid from it toward a deity. Behind him another person in orange clothing stands partly visible. At right stands a large dark murti of a deity decorated with a gold crown, gold necklaces, green stone ornaments, an orange cloth, and red and white flower garlands draped in an arch. Brass kalasha pots and an oil lamp sit on the floor and on a tiled platform, with a folded orange cushion and a patterned fabric hanging to the right. Orange drapes hang on the wall behind.2009-03-29 +1 copiesMarch 29 20092009-03-29A temple shrine scene during a consecration ceremony. A priest in orange robes with an orange head cloth stands with his back to the camera, holding a wooden tray with white cloth and offerings toward a deity murti in red and gold garments with a golden crown. To the right, a person with long dark hair and an orange wrap stands beside the shrine, holding a small item near the deity's face. Behind them are additional deity murtis in gold crowns and garlands of pink flowers, and a plain white brick wall. The people are visible in profile and partially from behind, so no appearance-based identification is made.2009-03-29