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A priest in an orange saffron robe and orange cloth draped over his head performs puja at a temple shrine, holding a long white fan-like whisk toward ornate deity murtis. Multiple murtis are dressed in colourful garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on a tiled altar platform in front of them, with a dark red curtain and painted pillars behind. The setting is a Hindu temple shrine.

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October 16 20082008-10-16October 16 20082008-10-16A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in orange robes and a bare upper body at left, waving a grey whisk-like fan over a golden deity murti. The central murti is a golden face-covered idol with a golden crown, dressed in layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers and a green and white cloth. Behind it stands a golden standing deity figure with a halo-like backdrop, and at right is another adorned murti with red and white garlands. Brass oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on a tiled altar in front, with a small framed picture on a silver stand at left. Red and gold hangings and painted pillars frame the shrine.2008-05-02A priest in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and a red headband, stands at a temple altar performing worship. He bends forward, holding a golden ritual object near a large white fan-like whisk, and offers to a dark deity murti dressed with a golden crown, gold ornaments and bands of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. To the left are brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel; to the right stands a smaller teal-clad figure beside a gold shrine piece and a brass lamp, with a red curtain behind. The scene is a temple puja in an indoor hall with pale walls.2008-05-02May 12 20082008-05-12A figure in orange and saffron robes stands at left, raising a large white fly-whisk-like chamara fan high over a shrine. Before them, a deity murti adorned with a crown, a gold necklace and garlands of yellow, red and green flowers stands on a decorated altar. Brass oil lamps and small offering vessels sit on the platform, and a larger deity sculpture with a gold crown and garlands is visible at right. The setting is a temple sanctum with a golden arch, a patterned red and gold pillar, and flowing red curtains behind. The figure appears to be performing an aarti-style puja with a chamara.2008-10-16A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap stands at left, holding a long-handled ritual whisk with grey fur or fibre tufts and a bead necklace. Beside him, a large deity murti decorated with a golden crown set with green stones, a white and gold garland, and layered garlands in orange, red, green and pink is adorned with white tripundra lines on its forehead. Brass lamps and a golden peetha-style seat frame the scene, with a silver-and-brass oil lamp at right. The setting appears to be a temple stage with a dark red backdrop.2008-05-02A photograph inside a Hindu temple shrine with a tiled altar platform. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a red border leans over the altar, his hands placed on a small brass or gold offering vessel and a red tray. Behind him stands a richly decorated deity murti with a gold crown, a face adorned with a tilak, and a striking garland of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, draped with a tricolour-like cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and bananas and sweets sit in offering plates at the base. Another adorned deity figure with floral garlands appears to the left, and a gilded arched frame surrounds the shrine.2008-10-16A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold chain, standing barefoot and pouring liquid from a vessel onto a black stone Shivalingam set on a black lotus-shaped peetha. Behind it stand gold and bronze deity murtis decorated with garlands of white, green, yellow and red flowers, including a dancing Shiva-form figure and a female deity wearing a pink garment and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure stands in front, and a brass lamp is at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars frame the shrine. The man's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only his role as the officiating priest is described.2007-11-15A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe and head wrap raises a white feathered fan with both hands toward the deities. Ornate golden altars and a gilt arch frame several deity murtis dressed in garlands and jewelry, with a golden crown-like top on the central image. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a man in white kneels at the lower right near the altar.2008-07-20Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at the left, arms raised and holding a small ceremonial object near a large dark stone lingam set on a black base. Behind it a tall dark-red-and-gold deity murti in a dancing pose is decorated with white and red garlands, and a multicolored patterned fabric column frames the altar. Brass oil lamps, a gold-framed arch, brass vessels and floral offerings sit on the tiled platform. Several people are partially visible at the lower right edge.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a saffron head wrap, bends forward at a black stone lingam on a dark circular yoni-peetha base, pouring liquid over it. Behind is a deity murti with multiple arms, garlanded in white and red-green flower garlands, flanked by a golden halo-arch and a second garlanded deity figure on the right. Red and black drapes frame the shrine, with a brass oil lamp on a stand at right and a small golden shrine model on the base. The image is a photo of a temple abhishekam ritual.2008-05-02