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A night-time photograph of a deity murti on a decorated altar, flanked by two smaller consort figures, with the central figure in an orange sash and silver necklaces. The altar is framed by a gilded arch and garlanded with yellow, red, white and purple flower strings, with a yellow cloth hanging at the side. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and a white turban sits cross-legged on the floor, pouring from a small vessel beside brass oil lamps and a plate of offerings, appearing to perform a puja. Bright vertical lights frame the scene and the floor is scattered with petals.

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A priest in white dhoti and white turban sits on an orange cloth before a deity shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The central deity murti wears an orange garment and ornate jewellery, flanked by two smaller figures in purple and green garments under a gilded arch. The priest holds a lit flame toward the shrine and a plate of flowers and offerings rests beside him. Bright white lights frame the altar. The scene shows an evening temple puja with aarti.2011-12-11A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a light-coloured turban stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity shrine. The shrine is decorated with bright yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands and a gold arch behind silver-clad deity murti. A central murti wears an orange cloth sash, and a yellow cloth hangs at right. Brass plates with flowers sit on the floor, and a white fan lies nearby.2011-12-11November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18April 01 20122012-04-01November 18 20152015-11-18A kneeling priest in white dhoti and white head cloth performs aarti with a brass lamp before a garlanded deity murti group, with a central figure flanked by two female deities. Yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves decorate the figures, and a gold arch backdrop frames the shrine. Purple and white flower strings line the platform, and a yellow cloth hangs at right. Brass vessels and a lamp rest on the floor in front. The image is a photograph of a temple puja scene.2011-12-11November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes and a red turban stands at left, one arm raised high as he adorns a deity murti with a garland of yellow and white flowers, red roses, and a golden crown. Three figures are seated on a dark blue cloth-draped dais before a golden arched backdrop. The central deity wears a golden crown, ornate gold jewellery, and an orange-and-gold garment. Brass lamps sit at the base of the platform. The priest wears white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on his forehead and bangles on his wrist.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18March 27 20162016-03-27December 06 20162016-12-06