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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands at left, reaching toward an ornate silver-and-gold shrine arch that frames a large deity murti with a tall crown, a bow and arrow, and a garland of yellow marigolds. The murti wears a purple and red garment and a jewelled necklace. In front stands a gleaming gold vahana with an elephant-headed form, a mount decorated with white and pink flower garlands, and a teal satin cloth draped on the stage. A large orange and blue canopy with tassels hangs overhead. The priest appears to be performing a puja or padapuja at the murti, with no visible identification of him from appearance.

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September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple-style ritual at a shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding an object toward a large silver-and-gold deity murti of Ganesha with a decorated crown, garlands of yellow and white flowers, and a golden ceremonial vessel in front, draped with a teal cloth. An ornate silver arch frames the murti, and a large orange umbrella canopy with tassels hangs overhead. Yellow cloths and red and gold fabrics fill the background.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA shaven-headed man in orange saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over one shoulder, stands at the left with his back partly to the camera and holds a lit flame or lamp to a large decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a tall golden crown, a red and white sash, pearl-like necklaces and a dense garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind it is an ornate silver-gold arched backdrop, and above hangs a large orange and blue canopy with tassels. In front, a golden elephant-shaped vessel or kalasha, also garlanded with yellow flowers, sits on a draped white cloth, and a teal cloth lies on the floor. The setting is a night ritual in front of a dark background.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA night-time temple ritual photograph in which a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a golden-edged wrap stands at left, reaching up to touch or adjust the decorated deity murti. The murti is a dark figure with an ornate crown, layered necklaces and a red and white cloth, framed by a silver arched prabhavali and garlanded with yellow and mixed flower garlands. Below, a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with elephant-head handles and a golden lingam-like form sits on a purple cloth, with a teal cloth and marigold garlands at its base. An orange canopy with blue fringe covers the top, and a trishula stands at right beside an orange cloth-covered table.2013-09-05Night outdoor ritual before a large deity murti of Shiva with a golden kalasha-like base and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a lit flame or lamp near the murti's face. A silver ornate arch frames the image, with a striped orange-and-blue canopy overhead. A seated man in dark clothing sits at lower left. A golden trident stands at right against a dark background, and a yellow-and-orange cloth covers a table at right.2013-09-05September 09 20132013-09-09 +1 copiesA priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a pink border stands at left, holding a lit brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden deity murti on horseback. The gold horse carries a rider with a crown and orange garments, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a diamond-studded chest ornament. A golden arched prabhavali frames the figure, and a small golden attendant stands at the base on a maroon-draped platform. Wooden pillars and a cream wall form the background. The priest is a physical person; the deity is a statue, and no identifiable a person candidate is present.2014-08-27November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a ritual on a stage before a silver-framed shrine holding a decorated deity murti, dressed in a red and gold garment with a blue cloth below and garlands of green, purple, yellow and red around it. A standing man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-shouldered, with dark hair and wooden rudraksha-style beads at his neck, raises one hand toward the murti's face in a ritual gesture. Brass and silver vessels sit on a silver stand at the front, with scattered flower petals on the floor, and a red and gold umbrella canopy hangs above. Red drapes and a temple pillar backdrop complete the scene.2018-04-23A priest in a red and orange ceremonial dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and bangles, stands at left raising one arm to offer a flame toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace, set in an ornate golden arch flanked by two large gilded ceremonial discs. Multiple brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on a tiered offering stand decorated with marigold and white garlands, leaves, and small figurines at the base. Gold and yellow draped fabric forms the backdrop. Visible in the image: one priest only, so no additional people are shown.2015-07-06A seated priest in orange saffron robes and a shaved head performs a homa at a fire pit in front of a decorated deity murti. The murti is a golden peacock-like vahana figure with three deity figures above it, draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers on an orange backdrop. The priest holds a ladle over the fire, and a brass oil lamp burns nearby along with a silver bowl and flower offerings. Another man in white sits behind him at the left, and a brass pot and a large silver umbrella-like ceremonial stand flank the scene. Brass lamps sit on a red and white striped step. The priest appears to be officiating rather than being honoured on a throne, and no identification is made from his appearance.2010-11-09 +1 copies