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Photograph from behind of a person in a maroon wrapped turban and maroon dhoti-style garment with gold-embroidered border, long dark dreadlocked hair falling down the back with rudraksha beads, and a white jasmine garland over the shoulders. The person has bare upper arms with a gold bangle and is reaching up to adorn a richly decorated deity murti with red and white flower garlands, pink lotus blossoms and yellow and purple floral strands draped along the figure. At the lower left, a second person in a teal and gold silk sari with marigold garlands is partly visible. A dark red curtain forms the background.

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A photograph of a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, adorned with a silver crown, red and gold garments, and a heavy garland of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers, displayed within a red-and-white flower-decorated arch in front of a gold-framed red backdrop. In the foreground at right, a figure with long dark hair and a maroon turban, wearing a white floral garland and a red-bordered cloth, faces the murti in prayer. At left, a man in an orange-brown garment holds a silver tray with offerings, and beside him stands a second deity murti with jewelled necklaces and blue-and-gold attire. The scene suggests a temple-style puja.2018-04-27A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a rust-brown turban and matching brown dhoti with gold border stands bent forward with eyes closed, one hand resting on a large deity murti draped in thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and gold bangles, and a gold armlet. Behind him a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth and beaded necklace holds a brass plate. Gold ornaments and a large gold kalasha-like vessel with a mirror-like finish stand at right; flower garlands dominate the foreground, and a partly visible white-clad figure appears at lower right. Appearance-based a person cues include the turban, dreadlocked hair and ornate gold adornments.2016-12-14May 31 20182018-05-31December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph inside a temple sanctum during a ritual. A man in a rust-red turban with a gold crown ornament, long dark hair, gold armlets and a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl stands at right, arranging a long garland of yellow, red and white marigold-style flowers draped over a gold-coloured deity murti. Behind him stands a second person in rust-orange clothing with long hair. The gold deity figure has raised hands and wears a rich garland, with a gold kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp at right. The room has warm lighting and wooden architecture. The page's flag note does not establish identity; the man's presentation is only partly visible, with a turban and gold ornaments rather than distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha or saffron-only dress, so the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-14May 31 20182018-05-31May 24 20182018-05-24A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a man in a maroon-red turban and reddish-brown dhoti with a bare upper body, wearing gold armlets and a white flower garland, adorning a deity with a long chain of marigolds in yellow, orange and red along with green leaves. The deity murti has a golden face and is draped in colourful garments and flower garlands. A helper in an orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a small brass vessel, and an oil lamp flame glows at right. Offerings and flower decorations fill the altar area.2016-12-14May 22 20182018-05-22 +1 copies