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A photograph of a golden-faced deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green skirt, with a maroon cloth draped behind and tiered garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers with blue stones covering its sides. In the left foreground a bare-chested priest with a sacred thread and red-banded arms reaches toward the murti in a red-and-gold turban, while another person's hand appears at the left edge. Carved gold panels form the background. The scene suggests an alankaram or puja in progress.

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a gold-and-pink shrine. A deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and purple blooms. A priest in a white dhoti and an orange-and-gold turban-style cap stands in front of it, bare-chested with a sacred thread, arms raised to adjust the garlands. Beside him, a person in a pale green cap and a cream shawl gestures toward the murti. The setting is a decorated temple hall with gold carved panels and pink drapery.2013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a deity murti richly dressed in gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a green sari-like garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers with blue-studded beads. A bare-chested priest with a red-and-gold turban and a pink cloth over his shoulder, wearing white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style red thread on his arm, stands with his hands on the deity, performing decoration or puja. Gilded temple architecture and a red arch frame the background, with a partially visible brass lamp at lower left.2013-07-18A photo of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a gold-and-red garland of marigolds and roses. Two men attend it: on the left a bare-backed priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth and a red turban, lifting a thread or rope toward the figure; on the right a man in a light-coloured wrap and a golden hat leans in, hand raised toward the murti. The background is an ornate gold-leaf arch with a green curtain.2013-07-18A photograph of a priest in a white dhoti with a pink and white shawl and a bright orange-red sequined cap, seen from behind, reaching up to adjust or place a golden crown-like finial onto an ornate deity murti. The murti is draped in layered garlands of purple, yellow, red and green flowers with white blossoms and jewelled ornaments, and a large gold ceremonial arch with floral carving stands behind. The priest's bare upper back and gold bangle and red thread on his wrist are visible. The scene suggests a decorating or alankaram moment during worship.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded shrine where a decorated deity murti stands, wearing an ornate crown, layered gold and red-jewelled necklaces and green-and-gold garments. Two priests in front of the murti: the left one, seen from behind, wears a white dhoti with a deep blue-and-gold border and a pink shawl over the shoulder, with a bare back and a reddish-gold cap; the right one, also seen from behind, wears a grey-beige shawl and a grey-gold cap, holding the garland-draped murti area. Long garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow and white hang across the murti, and a polished silver kalasha-like vessel stands at the left edge. Scene suggests puja or alankaram, with no visible a person candidate present.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18December 19 20162016-12-19July 18 20132013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden deity murti adorned with gold crown, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. In the foreground, a bare-backed priest in a red-and-gold hat and pink cloth over a white dhoti leans toward the shrine, arms raised, while a second man in a grey-green hat and cream shawl stands beside him, holding a blue cloth near the shrine. A smaller figure in the lower right corner is partially visible. Gold metallic panels and a pink backdrop frame the scene.2013-07-18