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A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated with a dense arrangement of marigold, rose and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, orange, white and purple. A golden crown and gold jewellery adorn the gilded figure, which is seated on a golden throne-like frame with floral swags. In the foreground a person in an orange-red garment, with bare upper arms and gold bangles, reaches up to touch or anoint the deity's head, while another person on the left holds a silver plate. Gold and green ornaments hang from the lower frame, and a traditional abhishekam-style offering is being made.

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January 02 20132013-01-02A photograph of a temple festival image of a deity, with a figure in a rust-red dhoti and red-orange headcloth standing at left and raising a hand to place flowers atop the image. The deity murti has a golden crown, a trident-like staff, golden and jewelled necklaces, and a red-orange garment, decorated with yellow marigolds, white flowers and red and green garlands. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel and ornate silver-gold metalwork frame the scene. The figure's reddish dress and red garland at the neck are visible, but the figure's face is turned away, so identity is unsure.2015-07-31A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a throne heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a long hair knot and a flower garland, stands at left, extending his right hand toward the golden figure's head in an offering gesture while holding a silver plate. The murti wears a golden crown and ornate golden necklaces. A lit oil lamp flame is visible at right, and a golden kalasha-like object sits in the lower left foreground. The setting is a temple sanctum with a gilded arch overhead.2015-01-13A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti seated and adorned with a dense garland of marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments. A figure in a rust-orange turban, long dark hair falling down the back and an orange-gold shawl raises one arm toward the murti, performing a ritual gesture. To the left, a younger attendant with long hair and beaded necklace stands beside a large golden ceremonial vessel holding green foliage. The background is an ornate silver-gilt backdrop beneath a stone ceiling.2016-12-23December 12 20112011-12-12A priest in a purple dhoti and purple shawl with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles stands at a golden deity murti, arranging a garland of marigolds and white jasmine in colors of yellow, red and purple. A brass plate is held in the lower left by another person's hands. The deity wears a jeweled crown and gold ornaments, set beneath an ornate golden arch in a temple hall, during a pada puja. Credit text is visible in the lower right.2011-12-14February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in which a man with long dark hair, a rust-orange turban, bare chest, orange shawl and a white flower garland touches the forehead of a gilded deity murti with his right hand. The gold-coloured murti wears a golden crown, a gold necklace and flower garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Behind it stand arches decorated with yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white and blue flower clusters, and a gold-embossed backdrop. Gold bangles circle the man's wrist. A second attendant stands at the left edge. The setting suggests an abhishekam or padapuja-style darshan. Appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and shawl, and gold ornaments; the label is probable, with the role of the man presenting the offering and anointing the deity.2016-12-23January 04 20152015-01-04July 22 20132013-07-22Photograph of a temple ritual in progress. Two deity murtis, one with a crown and gold-trimmed clothing, are dressed with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple, green and white flowers; one figure holds up a hand in blessing. Adjacent, a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a bare upper body and a white-marked forehead raises a silver plate, while a second priest in white ceremonial dhoti and a third attendant stand nearby holding brass vessels and trays. A devotee in orange climbs onto the decorated platform to adorn the murti. A smaller garlanded deity murti stands at right under a gilded arch. Gold ornate decorations frame the scene.2013-03-10A temple puja scene in which a man in a rust-orange wrap and maroon-orange turban stands at left, leaning in to arrange a long garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers on a golden deity murti. The golden murti, seated with a crown and gold ornaments in a gold-embroidered sari, is surrounded by floral garlands in red, green, purple and white. A woman in a brown sari with a gold necklace stands behind him. Gold lamp stands and a gilded throne base with a striped cloth are in the foreground. The man has long hair and a rudraksha-style neck cord with a bead, consistent with an appearance-based a person candidate, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-23