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Photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A bare-chested priest in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti with a gold border stands at center, reaching up with both arms to adorn a dark black stone deity form with white and red flower garlands and an orange-and-gold cloth. Crowded devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a bundle of orange marigolds and green leaves, stand around him, and a wooden frame and vertical hanging flower strands are visible in the background. The central figure wears a rudraksha mala and gold earring; no visible cues establish his identity, so he is described by role only.

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A photograph of a shaved-headed priest wearing a rust-red turban and a bare upper torso draped in a rust-red cloth with a yellow waist cloth, reaching up to adorn a large black stone deity murti with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, a yellow-orange shawl and a red-and-gold cloth. Behind him, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a garland and a yellow-orange flower with a green leaf, watch the ritual under a metal-framed canopy. The priest's appearance does not match the appearance-based cues required for a person identification, so he is described by role only.2014-06-19A photograph of a priest in a maroon turban and bare-chested red-brown dhoti-style cloth, wearing a white jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala, pouring or offering something onto a large black stone deity murti (Shiva lingam form) dressed with white and pink flower garlands and a red-and-gold cloth. Behind him a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some holding offerings, watches closely under a corrugated roof. A green leaf and orange offering tray are visible at the lower left.2014-06-29June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual at a temple entrance: a shaved-headed priest in a red turban, bare-chested with a white sacred thread-like garland and red-brown dhoti, bends forward to adorn a large black stone deity murti with white and red flower garlands and an orange cloth. Behind him, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style brown beaded malas, watches closely. A brass tray of colourful flowers and a small bowl of liquid sit in the foreground, with another offering tray at the lower left. Metal scaffolding and a tin roof frame the scene. The figure in the red turban is a priest, not an identifiable candidate, so no a person identification is made.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A priest in a red-orange turban and a red-and-gold dhoti, with a white sacred thread and a white flower garland, pours liquid from a vessel onto a dark stone deity murti with a garland of white and pink flowers and a saffron cloth. Behind the priest, a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with shawls, stands watching and some with hands folded, while a tray of flowers sits at the left edge. The setting is a covered temple walkway with a teal-painted wall on the right.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man with a rust-red turban and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth reaches up to drape a garland of white flowers and red blossoms over a dark black stone deity murti, which is dressed in a red and gold cloth and garlands. Beside him a silver bowl holds a mix of colourful flower petals, and a metal tray holds yellow rice-like offering, red kumkum and vermilion. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha-style brown malas, stands under a corrugated roof and a blue-green wall. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja offering.2014-06-19A photograph of a ritual at a temple setting. A man with a bare upper body, wearing a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold earring, raises his right hand over a metal cage-like frame draped with white and red flower garlands. Beside him a dark stone black deity murti or lingam stands with a saffron-and-maroon cloth and garlands, and a coconut wrapped in green leaves is held in the foreground. A crowd of onlookers, mostly men in white shirts, watches closely, and a cameraman films the scene. The setting has a corrugated roof and a blue-green painted wall.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual outdoors under a corrugated roof. A central figure wears a deep red-orange turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment, and long rudraksha mala strands with red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders; he smiles and extends his hand toward a large black stone deity murti decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a gold-bordered cloth. A silver tray holds a bowl of petals in red, yellow and orange, plus small bowls of kumkum and a plate of food. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with saffron-coloured shawls, stand behind, and a cameraman films at the right edge. A metal framework rises behind, with a crowd of onlookers.2014-06-29 +1 copies