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A woman in a rust-brown sari with a long plait and a red-and-orange flower garland waves a silver oil lamp before a decorated deity murti. The murti stands on a gold-trimmed pedestal, wearing an orange dhoti, a gold-embroidered garment, a crown and gold ornaments, and holds a sceptre-like object. The figure is framed by a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow, purple and green. Gold and brass puja vessels and flower offerings sit at the base of the altar, making this an aarti before a deity.

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A photograph of a ritual scene before a golden throne-like seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white, with orange marigold strings along its base. A small brass deity murti or figure in orange-brown garments stands at the centre of the decorated seat. A man with long dark hair wearing a rust-orange dhoti with gold border, a red and white rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and a gold armlet stands at left, holding a brass aarti or puja lamp over the murti with his hands, apparently performing an aarti. A purple cloth hangs behind the seat and an orange silk cloth lies on the table. Behind him a cream wall, maroon curtains and a partly visible bald person in white at the lower left edge.2013-09-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-brown robe and red-and-white flower garland, with a gold armlet, performing puja at a deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine. He holds a silver bell in his right hand and a golden implement over a brass vessel with his left. The deity murti, in brown and gold garments, stands beneath a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green. Offerings of flowers and a gold kalasha sit on a floral-covered platform.2013-05-25A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching upper cloth, with a red-and-pink flower garland and a gold armlet, stands at left performing a puja. He holds a small silver vessel with a spout over a gold lamp or puja tray filled with flowers and offerings. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti in orange and gold dress and ornaments stands within a tiered arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. Marigolds and marigold petals surround the offering tray, and a pale pink wall forms the backdrop.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual worship scene in an indoor hall. A man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, with a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha). The throne is decorated with a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, and orange marigold garlands drape its base. A small brown deity murti sits on the throne. A gold kalasha-style bell and offerings lie on a table draped in orange cloth. Purple curtains hang in the background. A partially visible figure at far left edge appears to be a second attendant.2013-09-28May 25 20132013-05-25A person in a rust-brown robe with a red-and-white flower garland raises a small silver-and-gold cup toward a decorated murti. The murti is a standing figure in rust-brown and gold dress with an ornate gold necklace and a brown-and-gold crown, set within a large arch of garlands in yellow, purple, red, white and green marigold and rose flowers. Gold-leaf carved backdrop panels frame the arch. In front, a brass pedestal and offerings of orange and red flowers rest on a blue cloth. The walls are pale pink.2013-05-25A person with long dark hair worn in a loose knot, wearing a rust-orange unstitched robe and a thick multi-strand red and white flower garland, stands at left in profile, holding a small white plate or tray toward a deity murti. The murti is a standing bronze-coloured figure in orange-gold dhoti and shawl, adorned with gold necklaces and a crown, set inside a tall arch of densely layered marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. Offerings in front include a kalasha-like vessel with flowers, a small lamp, and gold-bordered decorations, consistent with puja or abhishekam. Another person in orange stands partly visible at the far left edge.2013-05-25May 27 20132013-05-27A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with a gold border, a red and white bead garland, a gold armlet and gold bangles, stands at right in profile holding a small silver implement over a decorated deity murti. Behind him is a standing deity murti in a rust-orange and gold robe with a crown, framed by a tall arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, purple, green and red. Flower-covered offerings and a golden kalasha-like vessel sit on a gold table at the base. A second man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead mark stands at far left, and a rudraksha mala is visible. This is a puja or abhishekam scene.2013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copies