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Photograph of a temple-style ritual before two garlanded deity murtis on a golden-arched dais with a maroon curtain behind. Two deity figures are heavily adorned with flower garlands in red, orange, purple, yellow and white, and gold crowns. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl holds a brass tray or plate of offerings near a garlanded figure. Next to him, a bald priest in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl stands with a small vessel. A man in white dhoti with a turban-like orange head covering, hands folded in namaskar, stands at the right beside the large garlanded murti. Scattered red petals lie on the floor and a brass vessel sits at the bottom left.

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January 09 20152015-01-09Temple ritual before a golden arched backdrop with a dark red curtain. Two gilded deity murtis of a standing couple are adorned with heavy garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, and a golden crown and jewelled ornaments. A priest in orange robes at left holds a metal vessel. A bare-chested priest in maroon-and-gold dhoti stands centre, pouring liquid from a vessel toward the murtis. At right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and orange turban and garland stands with palms joined in namaskar. Rose petals scatter on the floor, and a silver tray sits near the base. Other garlanded deity figures stand behind.2015-01-09Temple ritual before a gold-framed throne draped in red and gold brocade and covered with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two deity murtis, one crowned and jewelled, sit on the throne and are adorned with floral arches. A bald man in a rust-brown robe stands center, one arm raised to hold a cloth over the murtis. To the left, a man in orange clothes with a rudraksha mala holds a silver bowl. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red flower garland joins his palms in prayer. Another man in white stands behind, and a silver plate sits on the floor among scattered petals. Maroon curtains form the backdrop.2015-01-09Temple-style puja before a gold-framed altar draped with a red-and-gold brocade cloth and layered garlands of orange, purple, red and white flowers. Two metal deity murtis wearing gold crowns and jewelled ornaments are the focal point. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands centre, holding a lamp toward the deities. On the right, a young man in white dhoti with orange turban and garland folds his hands in namaskar. On the left, a man in orange clothing stands beside a brass bowl, and a second deity with garlands is seen on the left. Rose petals are scattered on the floor and a brass vessel sits in the foreground.2015-01-09Photograph of a temple-style ritual in a hall with a gold-framed arch backdrop and dark red curtain. Two standing figures in the foreground: a man in a white dhoti and white head cloth holding a brass bowl with a red garland around his neck, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a yellow-and-white garland, holding a ritual object, with his head bowed or face turned toward the altar. Behind them, large deity murtis wearing red, orange, purple and white flower garlands and gold crowns and jewellery are seated on ornate golden thrones draped with a gold brocade cloth. A pink cloth covers a seat in the middle. Rose petals are scattered on the floor, with a brass oil lamp and banana leaves with fruit in the lower left.2015-01-09A temple ritual photograph before a golden arched altar draped in red, purple and white flower garlands around two deity murtis, one crowned in gold and the other in a golden crown. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands centre, reaching up to the deities with one arm raised. On the left a man in white dhoti with a red-and-white garland holds his hands together, and on the right a man in white dhoti and an orange headwrap with a garland folds his hands in prayer. Brass bowls, scattered red petals, a lit oil lamp and a banana leaf lie on the floor, with a red patterned rug and maroon curtain behind.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate gold-framed throne-like shrine draped with a deep red brocade cloth. Two metal deity murtis, one crowned with a golden mukut and adorned with gold jewellery and a long floral garland, are the focus; a standing priest in a saffron-orange robe, bald-headed and barefoot, raises his right arm to pour or sprinkle liquid from a vessel over the murti's head, while garlands in orange, purple, red and white drape the shrine. Two men stand at the left and right edges in white dhotis with gold borders and white turbans, wearing rose-red and white flower garlands, one with hands folded in añjali. Scattered red petals lie on the floor and small brass vessels sit at the base.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed, ornate arch. Two deity murtis, one bronze-toned and one gilded, are adorned with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at centre, extending his arm to touch a crown or kalasha on the central murti, apparently performing abhishekam or padapuja. To the left, a man in orange clothing holds a silver bowl, and another attendant in a white dhoti and teal cloth stands near the murtis. On the right, an attendant in white with an orange headcloth and a red flower garland stands with palms joined. Red petals are scattered on the floor and a red cloth drapes the platform. Around ten people are visible, though only a few are clearly distinguishable.2015-01-09A photograph of a temple-style worship scene on a stage with a deep maroon curtain. Centre-left, a man in an orange-red dhoti and a white-and-orange garland stands bent forward, offering flowers or garland to two richly adorned deity murti seated on a gilded throne draped in an orange-gold brocade cloth. The murti wear gold jewellery, crowns and garlands of orange, red, yellow and purple flowers. At left, a man in white dhoti and a red garland holds a metal bowl, and a second figure in a green-and-gold shawl sits at the side of the throne. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and a banana leaf with fruit sits in the foreground.2015-01-09