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A photograph of a temple puja at a shrine. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold-and-bead necklace holds a silver oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden statue of a bare-chested sage with long hair and a gold dhoti, whose right palm is raised. Behind him a second priest in white dhoti and white shawl with a gold garland stands with hands folded in prayer. Silver bells, brass vessels and offerings sit on a grey stone pedestal, and an orange-and-red temple wall with a dark stone pillar carved with figures forms the backdrop.

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December 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain and gold bracelet, pours water from a brass kalasha over a golden statue of a standing sage with long hair. The statue has a gold-toned body in a yellow cloth, and water spills in streams down its face and chest. Behind them a second priest in white ritual dress with red-striped cloth stands at left. A brass bell, offering plates, flowers and a stone platform sit in front, with a red wall and a dark stone carved pillar behind. This is an abhishekam ritual at a temple setting.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesA shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron robe with a yellow border and a gold beaded necklace performs aarti before a gilded statue of a standing male figure with raised right palm, wearing a golden dhoti. The priest holds a silver oil lamp with a flame in his left hand and a small bell in his right. Behind him, another priest in white clothing with a gold necklace stands, and a dark stone sculpture and red-and-white walls are visible in the background.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copies