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A man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.

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December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine where a woman in a flowing yellow saree stands beside a seated golden-brown deity murti, gently touching its face with her right hand. The murti wears a yellow garment, a crown with a flower, gold jewellery and necklaces, and holds a staff. Long garlands of yellow, orange, white, purple and red flowers hang on both sides of the shrine, with yellow flowers scattered on the white altar cloth below. A partially visible man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at the left edge near a railing.2010-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, adorns a richly decorated deity murti with garlands. He is placing a yellow, orange and red flower garland around the murti's neck, which wears ornate gold jewellery, a crown and a blue and gold garment. Behind them is an ornate gold arch and red velvet drapes, with more floral garlands on the left and right. The man is shown from behind, so his face is not visible. The scene is a temple-style puja decoration setting.2015-01-09December 11 20112011-12-11December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall shows a woman in a saffron-orange silk dress and orange wrap performing a padapuja-style ritual beside a large deity murti. She reaches toward the deity's face and ornaments with both hands, adjusting a jewelled chain. The murti wears a silver crown, a green and gold garment, and an orange cloth, and is framed by a gilded arch and long garlands of red, yellow, purple, and green flowers. A gilded throne-like seat with garlands sits at left. The scene reads as puja and darshan in a shrine setting.2011-11-29December 11 20112011-12-11A person in a flowing yellow saffron-coloured garment and a tilak on the forehead stands beside a golden-toned deity murti, placing a hand on its head near a crown and ornaments. The murti wears a yellow sari-like drape, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and is seated on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Another person's arms, in gold bangles, offer a golden tray at left, and a second golden tray is visible at the bottom left. The setting appears to be a covered temple or procession space with a golden arch behind. This looks like an abhishekam or puja offering to the murti.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual with a standing man in saffron-orange clothing, a white and red sandalwood-marked forehead, long swept-back dark hair, gold bangles and ornate gold necklaces, draped with a white, red, yellow and green flower garland. Beside him a large deity murti in orange silk and gold armour, wearing a jewelled gold crown, is adorned with colourful flower garlands. He reaches toward the murti while a hand holds a brass tray at the lower left edge. A gilded arch and stone wall form the temple setting.2011-12-11December 31 20092009-12-31