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A photograph of a temple puja in progress. A man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with a red flower garland, stands at right and touches a golden ritual implement to a set of deity murtis under an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears an orange cloth and garlands of white and red flowers, and two smaller figures flank it, all on a green and gold cloth-covered platform. Behind, an attendant in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a plate of offerings. A video camera with a small screen stands at right, and purple and red drapes hang in the background. Visible details suggest a puja or abhishekam.

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Photo 11744118 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine adorned with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white flower garland stands on a raised platform, reaching up to touch the golden face of a gilded deity murti seated on a throne. Beside him a second gilded figure wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. A woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray of flowers at the left edge. A gilded kalasha and a small blue-clad figure with folded hands appear in the foreground, with gold ritual objects around the altar.2010-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland holds a lamp or offering before a pair of gilded deity murtis; one wears a red turban-like crown and the other a gold crown. A seated man in orange robes with bare head sits at left with hands folded in prayer. A golden ornate throne with sunburst back and a red cushion stands in the foreground, flanked by silver lamp stands and offerings of fruit at the base of the shrine.2010-01-01A photograph of a ritual before golden deity murti figures adorned with flower garlands, jewelry and a crown. A man with hair in a bun and bare shoulders, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body and an orange-and-gold waist cloth, reaches forward to touch the head of the central golden murti, which wears an ornate crown and a pink lotus. Behind are a gilded arch, an orange drape and colourful flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. Only one physical person is visible, with partial hands of another person at the lower edge.2012-04-30A temple shrine scene with two golden deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate golden arch, draped in yellow, orange and magenta marigold garlands. A white-clad figure with a white flower garland in the hair stands at left, reaching up to adjust the garlands on the murtis. Two people in orange robes stand at left, one holding a brass lamp with a flame and a bell. In the foreground is a gold-embossed ceremonial seat with a red cloth, and below the shrine are offerings of fruit and flowers. Silver lamp stands and a silver-based oil lamp stand at right.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair pulled back and a rust-brown sleeveless wrap with gold border stands at the left, draping white jasmine garlands with red flowers over a gilded deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, jewelled ornaments and a teal skirt, and sits in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop and a turquoise wall with a yellow frame. A tiered crown and a rudraksha mala are visible. The scene appears to be a puja or garlanding offering.2013-05-12July 09 20172017-07-09A standing man in rust-orange robes with a matching orange shawl, a saffron-and-gold border, rudraksha mala and gold bangles, long dark hair and a red tilak, places his hand on a gilded deity murti. Beside him, two large gilded murtis sit on a golden throne: one with an orange-red turban and the other wearing a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold brocade sari with a yellow skirt. Garlands of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds decorate the murtis, a golden kalasha-shaped lingam-form object and the platform, with a gold-embellished arch and green cloth behind. A metal bowl is held at the left edge. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja setting.2013-04-14A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare upper back stands at left on a stone temple platform, arms raised in front of a shrine. At centre sit two deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a golden crown on one and a red and green sari on the other. Before them are oil lamps, a brass kalasha and offerings, while petals fall through the air. A videographer with a camera stands at right edge beside grey stone pillars carved with reliefs, under a red curtain.2007-07-29Inside a temple, a man with long, voluminous curly hair and an orange saffron robe stands at right, back partly turned, pouring or applying liquid over a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, a golden crown, a yellow cloth and a blue sash. Behind it stands an ornate gilded throne and a golden canopy with red-and-white fringed parasols. A framed portrait showing a robed figure in orange sits on the throne. At left, a younger man in an orange dhoti-style robe with a sacred thread stands beside a second parasol and offering vessels, with a multicoloured patterned hanging behind. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja ritual.2007-11-09April 14 20132013-04-14A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with gold-bordered yellow edging stands at left, holding white flowers in his right hand over a golden shivalinga draped with red, white and green flower garlands and strings of rudraksha beads. Behind him a large deity murti sits on a golden throne, wearing gold jewellery and a garland, with a bright yellow cloth beneath. A brass plate and oil lamp appear at the lower left, and a gold-framed altar edge sits at the bottom.2013-04-14