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Two priests in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhotis stand beneath a large leafy tree, one reaching up to drape a long garland of yellow and red flowers with green leaves over a dark stone deity murti. The murti wears a tall crown and holds a club-like attribute, with a green garland also hung on its shoulder. Silver puja vessels stand in the lower left foreground. A gilded arch frames the upper right, and bright daylight filters through the branches.

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February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo of a temple-style ritual beneath a large leafy tree. Two priests in rust-red dhotis with gold borders stand at a raised platform draped in a striped cloth; the foreground priest wears a red shawl-like garment, a gold armband and a beaded necklace. One priest drapes a long garland of yellow, orange and green flowers over a dark stone deity murti, which is adorned with green foliage garlands. Brass vessels and a silver lamp sit on the platform, and an ornately carved golden arch frames the right edge.2015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under a large leafy tree. Two priests in reddish-brown dhotis with yellow-gold borders stand on a raised platform; the nearer priest, in a reddish-brown top with a golden bangle, drapes a long garland of yellow, orange, white and green flowers. Beside them, a dark stone deity murti with a crown and ornaments stands next to a second dark carved figure holding an object, both adorned with green leaf garlands. A carved golden arch frames the right edge. Brass vessels and a bell sit on the platform in the foreground.2015-02-05Outdoor scene under a large leafy tree. Two saffron-robed priests with yellow-bordered cloth stand at left, one in front raising a long garland of marigolds and green leaves with red and yellow flowers, placing it over a black stone deity murti of a standing figure with a crown and a raised hand. A carved golden arch frames the right side. In the foreground are silver ritual vessels, a silver lamp and a striped cloth on a stand. Garlands of green foliage hang from the murti. The image shows a temple garland offering, with no visible portrait or caption naming anyone.2015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under a large leafy tree. Two figures in rust-orange robes with gold borders stand on a raised blue-and-striped platform, one in the foreground holding a long garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. Beside them, dark stone deity murti statues with crowns and ornate jewellery are adorned with green foliage garlands. Silver and brass vessels and a bowl of red flowers sit on the platform, and an ornate golden arch frames the right side. The figures are.2015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under a leafy tree. Two men in maroon dhotis with mustard-gold borders stand on a raised platform, one reaching up to drape a long garland of white, yellow and orange flowers with green leaves over a tall black stone deity murti. The black stone statue wears a crown and ornaments and is also garlanded with green leaves. A man in white clothing is partly visible behind the platform, and a metal vessel sits at the lower left. Tree branches fill the sky above.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo of a woman in a maroon sari with gold-bordered pallu, reaching up to drape a long garland of white, yellow and red flowers with green leaves over a large black stone deity murti. Dense tree branches and leaves overhang the scene, with a carved ornate arch at upper right and brass vessels visible at lower left.2015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under a large leafy tree. Several priests in maroon-red dhotis with gold-yellow borders stand on a raised platform. A priest in the centre, wearing a bare upper body and maroon cloth, drapes a long garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers over a dark stone deity murti standing at right. Silver ritual vessels sit on the platform in the foreground, and an ornate gold-carved arch frames the right edge.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo at a temple shrine under a large spreading tree. A priest in a maroon garment with gold borders stretches both arms up to drape a dark stone deity murti with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers, with green leaves woven in. Gold ornamental carvings frame an arch at the right. Silver vessels stand at the lower left. A second person in a matching maroon and gold dhoti is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests flower offering or puja.2015-02-05