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A man in a rust-red dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth stands at right, wearing a long garland of white flowers with red and green accents and gold armbands. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a large black stone deity murti, with a crowned face and ornate jewelry, beside a second dark carved figure. A brass or copper vessel is held in his other hand. Green leafy trees and a golden arch frame the outdoor temple scene. The image is an outdoor photograph of a ritual offering.

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February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A man in a saffron-red dhoti with a wide golden-yellow border stands beside black stone deity murti, touching the forehead of a dark stone figure wearing a crown and ornate jewellery. He wears layered white and red jasmine garlands, a gold armlet and gold bracelet, and holds a brass plate in his other hand. Bare trees and sky are in the background.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05 +1 copiesOutdoors under a leafy tree, a man in an ochre-orange dhoti and shawl with a long white flower garland, red and green accents and gold bangles reaches out to touch a large black stone deity statue, its tall crown and upraised arm visible. Another man in similar orange robes stands behind him, bent forward. Tree branches and green foliage fill the background.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A man in a red-maroon dhoti with a golden-yellow waistband and bare upper body stands at right, wearing white jasmine garlands with green and red accents and gold armlets, one hand raised toward two large black stone deity murtis at left. The murtis are adorned with scattered flower petals and a gilded arch overhead; green leafy trees fill the background. The man appears to be a priest or devotee performing worship before the murtis.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A photograph outdoors beneath a leafy tree shows a man in a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment and a white flower garland with red ribbon-like trim, a gold chain and gold bangles. He reaches out with his right hand to touch the head of a large black stone deity murti, a seated figure with a tall crown and ornate jewelry. He holds a brass or wooden tray in his left hand. A second person in saffron-toned clothing appears at the far right edge. The gesture suggests a puja or abhishekam-style honour to the murti.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05