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A 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.

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May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA 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 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA 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 25 20132013-05-25 +2 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27A 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 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.2013-05-25May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesPhoto 11738526May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copies