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A temple ritual at a decorated shrine with a gold kalasha-shaped finial wrapped in red, white and yellow flower garlands, set before a golden deity murti with ornaments. In the foreground, dressed in orange and red cloth with a red headcloth, a priest holds a lit camphor aarti plate toward the shrine, while a bearded man in orange on the left holds a handheld microphone. Brass oil lamps, flower-decked kalashas and a bright fire pit in the lower right complete the scene. The priest's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm any identity.

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June 20 20212021-06-20A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red headcloth stands at right beside a fire pit, holding a lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. Rudraksha malas hang across his chest. Behind him stands an ornate golden shrine, and at left a deity murti is draped with garlands of marigolds and red and white flowers, with a gold kalasha and a golden lion figure below. Brass pots decorated with flowers sit in front of the murti, and a fire burns in the foreground during a homa or puja. The priest's appearance does not clearly match a distinctive identity, so he is described by role only.2021-06-20 +1 copiesJune 20 20212021-06-20A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair in a topknot and a beard, stands beside a gold-decorated shrine. He holds a small ritual implement toward a deity murti draped in red and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden kalasha and ornaments visible. Brass oil lamps and flower-decorated offerings sit in front, and a gilded throne-like structure rises behind. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam. The figure's distinctive hairstyle and saffron clothing are visible cues, but the image does not clearly establish his identity, so the person is described by role.2021-06-20A temple ritual in front of a richly decorated golden shrine. A large golden deity murti stands at the centre, draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms, with a yellow cloth behind it and a gold crown-like headdress. Its face is adorned with tilak and a silver-and-gold necklace. A bright flame rises from a fire pit in the foreground, with brass oil lamps and flower-filled pots around it. On the right, a man with a shaved head and a red headband wears an orange sannyasi-style wrap, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments; he holds a brass bell in one hand and pours or offers something from a small vessel with the other. Gold and red ceremonial hangings frame the scene.2021-06-20June 20 20212021-06-20June 20 20212021-06-20A photograph of a Shiva lingam draped in layered garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves, set before an ornate golden arch with lion-face motifs and a gilded kirtimukha-style crest. Behind it stand gilded deity figures and a tall figure in a magenta cloth. On the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange and black-striped dhoti with an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala across his chest and an orange-and-gold armlet, holds a small offering while standing beside the decorated shrine. The scene shows a festival puja at a temple altar. A caption reads 'dhwajarohanam | maha paramashivaratri brahmotsavam 2021'.2021-03-07June 20 20212021-06-20February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesTemple ritual photograph in a shrine decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and golden lion and elephant figures. Central deity murti in red and gold garments with ornate crown and jewellery is adorned with flower garlands, flanked by two figures in orange and gold dress. A fire burns in a pit in front of brass kalashas and offering vessels with mango leaves. On the right, a man in orange robe, rudraksha bracelet and striped head covering holds a lit oil lamp aarti. The man's face is turned away from the camera, so his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2021-05-19October 15 20182018-10-15