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A long-haired figure in a red draped garment with gold beaded necklaces and a gold cobra armlet performs aarti with a lit oil lamp and a handbell before a silver-and-gold deity murti of Shiva holding a trident, wrapped in flower garlands. A shaved-headed attendant in white stands behind. Behind is an orange and dark-blue backdrop, and a gold-carved altar base is in the foreground. a person performing aarti; a figure in red with long hair, gold ornaments and a gold armlet presides over the deity.

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A photograph of a ritual at a stage backdrop with orange and blue drapery. A person with long curly hair, wearing a red draped garment, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace, a gold snake armlet and a red tilak, performs a puja with a small bell and a lit lamp over a metal deity murti. The murti has a white-dusted face, a crown, a trident-like staff and garlands of red flowers. Behind them a second person in white ritual clothes and a sacred thread stands with a gold necklace. A flame is visible, and a gilded ornate pedestal sits in the foreground. Appearance-based label: a person, performing the aarti with a lamp and bell before the deity murti.2010-10-17A woman in a red draped garment with gold beaded necklaces and a gold snake-shaped armlet stands on a stage performing an aarti with a lit oil lamp held in a silver dish. Behind her a young man in white with a shaved head holds a golden deity murti decorated with pink flower garlands and a gold crown. A large backdrop shows a smiling face in orange robes, and a gold ceremonial fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-17A photograph of a person in a red draped garment performing a ritual on a stage. The figure wears a heavy gold necklace with beads and a gold armlet, with long dark hair and a red mark on the forehead. They hold a metal vessel and spoon, pouring liquid over a small gold-coloured deity murti adorned with a pink flower garland. Behind, a young person in white with a shaved head stands with a lit lamp, and a large backdrop shows a smiling face in orange robes with partial Devanagari-style lettering. A tall gold ceremonial fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-17A figure in a red draped garment with long dark curly hair, a red bindi and layered gold and crystal beaded necklaces, wearing a gold armlet, performs aarti with a lit oil lamp in front of a golden-yellow deity murti decorated with pink flower garlands. Behind them stands a shaven-headed man in white ritual clothing with a gold necklace and sacred thread, holding an object. A gold-edged altar table with green leaves sits in front, against a purple draped backdrop.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual performed on a stage before a dark blue curtain. A long-haired figure in a red robe with a red-edged border and a red bindi, wearing a gold-beaded necklace with clear crystal beads and a gold armlet, stands at left holding a small lit oil lamp aarti. Behind, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a flame and bell. In front, a bronze deity murti of a standing figure with a crown, trident and staff is garlanded with red flowers. The murti stands on a gold-ornamented table, and an orange banner with Kannada script hangs at right. A red cushion is visible at left. The person in red is a probable Swamiji by appearance, given long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing, while the priest in white is a priest.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A woman in a red sari with a gold armlet and a gold-bead garland performs an aarti with a lit flame over a white marble-like deity murti of a goddess adorned with flower garlands. Behind her a man in white clothes and a garland stands near the murti. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in saffron robes with Kannada text, and a gold ceremonial staff stands at right over a gold-trimmed table. The setting appears to be a stage during Dasara celebrations.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A long-haired person in a red draped garment with a gold bangle and layered gold and crystal bead necklaces stands on a stage, rubbing white powder between the hands above a small metal deity murti. The murti wears a white-dusted crown, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and is garlanded with pink flower strands and green leaves. Behind them a second person in white ritual clothing with a shaved head assists. A gold-trimmed altar stands in front, and an orange banner with Kannada script hangs at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja, with white powder dusting the murti.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17