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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a deity murti richly dressed in gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a green sari-like garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers with blue-studded beads. A bare-chested priest with a red-and-gold turban and a pink cloth over his shoulder, wearing white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style red thread on his arm, stands with his hands on the deity, performing decoration or puja. Gilded temple architecture and a red arch frame the background, with a partially visible brass lamp at lower left.

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A photograph of a priest in a white dhoti with a pink and white shawl and a bright orange-red sequined cap, seen from behind, reaching up to adjust or place a golden crown-like finial onto an ornate deity murti. The murti is draped in layered garlands of purple, yellow, red and green flowers with white blossoms and jewelled ornaments, and a large gold ceremonial arch with floral carving stands behind. The priest's bare upper back and gold bangle and red thread on his wrist are visible. The scene suggests a decorating or alankaram moment during worship.2013-07-18A devotee in a white dhoti with bare upper body and a green-and-gold brocade hat stands with his back to the camera, arm outstretched to adorn a deity murti. The murti has a golden crown, silver-toned face and body, and is draped in a vast garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white blossoms with blue accents. Orange and gold garments cover its lower body. Behind them, other decorated murtis and gold-framed shrines fill the temple space, and a maroon cloth hangs at right. The devotee appears to be performing a puja or alankaram decoration.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a golden-faced deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green skirt, with a maroon cloth draped behind and tiered garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers with blue stones covering its sides. In the left foreground a bare-chested priest with a sacred thread and red-banded arms reaches toward the murti in a red-and-gold turban, while another person's hand appears at the left edge. Carved gold panels form the background. The scene suggests an alankaram or puja in progress.2013-07-18A priest with a bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti and a white sacred thread, stands at the left and adorns a deity murti with gold jewellery. The murti is draped in long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers with blue accents, and wears a golden crown and a green necklace. Behind it, a gold-framed ornate panel is visible, along with a maroon cloth and other adorned murtis. The priest's arm bears white tilak markings and a metal bangle, and he wears a light green cap. This appears to be a temple decoration or alankara ritual.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a devotional ritual at a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The deity has a gold crown, gold ornaments, layered necklaces and a kumkum-marked face, and wears a red and gold dress. A man in a brown dhoti with a gold waistband and a bare upper body stands at left, smiling, with his hands placing a garland or flower strand onto the murti. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and white turban with folded hands bows his head in devotion. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a standing figure holding a sword. The scene reads as a puja or garlanding offering.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photo of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a gold-and-red garland of marigolds and roses. Two men attend it: on the left a bare-backed priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth and a red turban, lifting a thread or rope toward the figure; on the right a man in a light-coloured wrap and a golden hat leans in, hand raised toward the murti. The background is an ornate gold-leaf arch with a green curtain.2013-07-18A photograph of a temple ritual at a gold-and-pink shrine. A deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and purple blooms. A priest in a white dhoti and an orange-and-gold turban-style cap stands in front of it, bare-chested with a sacred thread, arms raised to adjust the garlands. Beside him, a person in a pale green cap and a cream shawl gestures toward the murti. The setting is a decorated temple hall with gold carved panels and pink drapery.2013-07-18July 31 20152015-07-31December 14 20162016-12-14