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A night-time temple scene showing a shrine with three deity murtis (statues) decorated with heavy yellow and white garlands, red flower accents, gold jewelry and crowns, set against a golden canopy backdrop. In front on the left, a man in orange-red dhoti and shawl with a long garland raises both arms in devotion; he wears a rudraksha mala, gold chain and bangles. Blue draped cloth covers the base of the shrine, with brass vessels in front.

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A photograph of a devotee in an orange-red turban and orange-and-gold draped robe, seen from behind, raising one arm toward a richly decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a golden throne-like backdrop and is adorned with thick garlands of yellow and white flowers with red accents, gold jewellery and an ornate crown. The figure stands in front of the murti with bangles and a sacred ash mark on the shoulder.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing a matching orange turban, seen from behind as he waves a flame lamp before a deity murti. The central deity is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures also decorated with garlands. A golden arched frame surrounds the shrine against a dark background, with brass plates and an oil lamp at the base. Only the priest is a physical person in view.2015-11-18Night-time photograph of a temple-style deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers, gold jewellery and a tall ornate crown. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right, bare-chested and holding up a long flower garland with both arms. Gilded panels and a decorated backdrop frame the scene.2015-11-18Photograph of a temple worship scene at night. Three deity murtis stand on a blue-draped altar, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers and gold ornaments; the central murti wears a tall crown. A priest in an orange-red turban and bare upper body, with a sacred thread and white ash marks on his chest, raises his arms to offer or adjust something above the deities. Brass plates and small bowls sit at the base, a flame burns in front, and gold carved panels frame the shrine. The priest is shown from behind and side, and his face is not clearly visible; he is performing a ritual worship, possibly an abhishekam or aarti.2015-11-18A priest in a red-orange turban and bare-chested with an orange-red shoulder cloth stands at right, offering or adjusting a white flower garland toward a group of three deity murtis on a golden-draped altar. The central murti wears a tall ornate crown, yellow and white garlands and jewelled orange-red garments. Flanking murtis wear jewelled crowns and necklaces with yellow and red garments. Behind them are gold-leaf carved panels and golden drapery, with a dark background.2015-11-18A photograph of a temple shrine during evening worship. A priest in a rust-orange turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left, his back to the camera, touching a gold-adorned deity murti. The central murti wears a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces and a dense garland of yellow marigolds with red and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded in yellow and white blossoms. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine, and brass lamps and bowls sit on a blue-purple draped platform.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18Night ritual photograph in a temple-style setting. On the left, a shirtless man in a rust-orange cloth wrapped at the waist and an orange head covering raises a long garland of yellow marigolds with red and white flowers overhead. Centre and right are three decorated deity murti: the central figure is a crowned metal or stone form adorned with a silver-and-gold halo, layered yellow, red and white flower garlands, and a gold chain, with flanking murti similarly garlanded and jewelled. A gold-toned curtain and ornate golden arch frame the altar. Warm lamplight and a faint haze are visible.2015-11-18Photograph of a temple deity arrangement draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red roses. A central metal murti with a tall ornate crown and gold-and-jewelled necklaces stands between two smaller murtis wearing crowns, all against a gold-brocade backdrop. On the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles, reaches toward the garlands and adorns the figures. A white sandal paste mark is visible on his shoulder. The scene is lit by night lighting.2015-11-18