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A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded shrine arch with a gold-patterned backdrop. A man seen from behind in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange dhoti with gold borders raises both arms to drape a yellow and red flower garland over a large silver-decorated deity murti. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands surround the shrine. A second golden standing deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace stands to the left on a blue sparkly cloth. Brass oil lamps and a bowl sit near the base, and a small fire burns in a homa pit in the foreground beside a brass tray and a plant with grass-like leaves. The photo is a watermarked archive image.

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A photograph of a priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, seen from behind, standing on a raised platform and raising a silver ceremonial fan or umbrella-shaped vessel toward a decorated deity murti. The murti stands before a gold-framed arch with a draped gold backdrop, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and gem-studded jewellery. Blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, brass lamps flank it, and a fire pit with open flames burns in the foreground. a person's presence is not visibly confirmed from appearance; the figure is shown only from behind.2015-11-18A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a yellow border stands with his back to the camera, raising a silver crown-shaped ornament toward a deity murti framed by a gilded arch. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a second standing deity figure in ornate gold jewellery and a golden sari stands to the left. A blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, with oil lamps in front and a small fire with a flame burning in the foreground.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A priest in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-red dhoti with gold border stands at a richly decorated deity murti, arranging gold necklaces and strands of beads on the figure. The murti is covered in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, and white flowers, with gold ornaments and green jewelled pendants. A gold kalasha-style vessel and brass lamp stand nearby, and a small decorated stone or metal object with white flower garland rests on a wooden platform at lower left. Red and yellow petals scatter the floor.2014-12-05A photo inside a shrine where a man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl with gold borders stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to anoint a deity murti with a pink powder or flower offering. The murti wears a white-and-gold cloth, a gold necklace and a crown, and is framed by white jasmine garlands and pink and red flower garlands. A golden cloth covers the altar below, with a clear crystal lingam in front and brass plates held by a person's hands at right. Gold-and-brown carved backdrop behind the altar.2014-06-29November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A priest in an orange-red turban and red-brown robe with a gold border stands at left, adorning a gilded metal deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, heavy garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses and white flowers, and a jeweled necklace. Smaller attendant figures with ornate jeweled crowns flank the central image in orange and gold garments. The priest, wearing sacred ash marks on his arms, places a flower garland, with gold-framed carved panels and a gold drape behind. The scene appears to be a temple-style decoration during satsang-related worship.2015-11-18May 25 20132013-05-25A figure seen from behind in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment with a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulder, wearing a beaded necklace and gold bangles, stands before a gilded altar. He reaches toward two deity murtis adorned with yellow and red garlands and ornate silver crowns, one in front and one to the right, in a golden shrine niche with a gold-tone curtain behind. The person is facing away from the camera, so the figure cannot be identified by appearance and is recorded as a priest-like devotee. Floral garlands, gold ornaments and temple decor dominate the scene.2015-11-18A person in a maroon-red silk dhoti and matching red turban with gold-edged border bends forward at a flower-decorated shrine, hands pressed to a tall gold kalasha-shaped finial. The person wears a red-beaded mala around the neck and gold armband. The shrine is draped in yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves; a gold deity murti with a crescent-moon headdress stands behind. Brass cups and a bowl of offerings sit on a dark cloth at the base, with white jasmine garlands on the floor.2015-07-31November 18 20152015-11-18