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A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting with gold-toned ceremonial structures and tall brass lamps. On the left, a standing priest in a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a brown-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp in a flame-lit aarti gesture. On the right, a gilded deity murti or utsava image sits on a golden throne-like seat, adorned with a crown, layered gold jewellery, and heavy garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers, holding a trident-like staff. Gold ceremonial parasols with emblem medallions frame the scene, and a few people are visible in the background.

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July 09 20152015-07-09A ritual in a gold-decorated shrine: a priest with a reddish-orange turban and orange-brown dhoti stands at left, arm raised, holding a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward a seated deity murti. The murti on the right is adorned with garlands of orange, red and purple flowers, gold jewellery and a trident, seated on a gold-framed throne with an orange drape. Behind the priest a tall silver lamp stand and a gold-and-silver altar with idols and offerings sit under a gold arch. Several devotees are seen from behind at the bottom edge. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and smoke or light haze fills the room.2015-07-09December 23 20162016-12-23July 09 20152015-07-09A temple-style ritual scene with a large ornate deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in gold cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, a jewelled crown, a long necklace and a trident held at its side. In front stands a tiered, multi-level pedestal decorated with carved lions, garlands and small figures. At left, a priest in a dark red turban and saffron-brown dhoti with a sacred thread bends over the base, tending brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. Brass lamps and ritual objects are arranged on the floor, with gold ceremonial staffs and a canopy overhead.2015-07-09November 26 20142014-11-26A photograph of a temple worship scene with a priest in a reddish-brown dhoti and wrap performing aarti with a lit oil lamp before a gilded shrine. The shrine is decorated with marigold and red garlands around a deity murti. To the right, another gilded arch frames a murti adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and a gold crown. Golden ceremonial fans, a brass lamp stand and orange drapes complete the setting.2015-07-09 +1 copiesA temple ritual at dusk in a stone-pillared pavilion. A man in a maroon dhoti and matching shawl, with a red garland and bangles, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti. The murti and the figures on the raised seat are heavily decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, and gold ornaments. Brass lamps and a silver vessel sit in front, and a silver-framed ornamental piece stands at right. Two standing attendants in saffron and white wait nearby, and a seated figure in orange and gold is at the right edge. Faces and identities are not clear enough to assign a name.2014-11-26December 14 20162016-12-14May 07 20172017-05-07A woman in a red and gold striped sari with a red head wrap and a red-and-white flower garland stands at left in a temple sanctum, holding a lit oil lamp in a brass dish while performing aarti. Behind her, a large deity murti pair in gold, one seated on a throne, is decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. Gold ornaments and a rudraksha-style necklace adorn the central figure. Brass oil lamps with flames stand in the foreground, a small offering tray rests on the floor, and a shorter figure in red-and-gold clothing is visible beside the garlanded throne.2014-12-05July 09 20152015-07-09