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A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange cloth and a striped yellow-black waist wrap, bare-chested with white tripundra markings, reaching to adorn a gold-and-jewelled deity murti with fresh green leaf garlands. The murti wears an ornate crown and a large embellished breastplate, set against a red draped backdrop, with a brass oil lamp at right and a golden kalasha-style vessel at lower right.

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A photograph of a priest in saffron and yellow-black striped cloth, shown from behind and to the left with a bare upper body and white ash markings, holding a brass tray toward a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, a bejewelled necklace and a large oval backdrop covered in gold embroidery and studded with flowers, surrounded by green leaves and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against a red curtain, and a brass vessel appears at the lower right. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being offered to the deity murti.2021-04-11A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity murti, a golden-faced image dressed in ornate jewelled garments and a crown, almost entirely covered by a dense curtain of green leaves hung above and around it. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a striped yellow-and-black waist cloth and a saffron shawl stands at left, a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist, a bell in his hand and his arm extended toward the deity. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right against a red curtain, and a golden offering vessel sits at lower right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam; the priest's face is turned away from the camera.2021-04-11April 11 20212021-04-11A bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a wrapped brown shawl and a rudraksha bracelet stands at left, arranging green leaves around a golden deity murti. The murti wears a jeweled crown, a gold-and-red embellished garment, and a ornate sequined backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at right against a red curtain, with brass offerings at the lower right. The priest's face is turned away and his long hair is tied up; the photo appears to show a leafy decoration ritual, possibly linked to a Pachai Pattini Vratham, though the leaves themselves are not clearly identified. a person identity is not established from appearance.2021-04-11April 11 20212021-04-11A bare-chested priest in orange and yellow-striped cloth with a rudraksha mala and white ash markings on his forehead and arm holds a lit oil lamp before a deity murti framed by a large arch of green neem leaves. The murti wears a crown, decorated face and ornate jewelled collar and robes. A tall brass lamp stand stands at right against a red curtain, and brass offerings are visible in the lower right. The scene suggests a puja or aarti. A printed credit line appears in the lower right corner.2021-04-11A photograph of a ritual at a temple-style setting with a red draped backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a full beard and white ash markings on his forehead and bare upper body stands at left in an orange and striped yellow-black cloth, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a deity murti. The murti is a gold-faced figure with a jeweled crown and ornate necklace, framed by a large oval of green leaves and gold-and-jewel embroidered fabric. Brass lamp stands and a golden kalasha-like vessel appear at right. The scene suggests an aarti or puja with decorated leaves around the deity.2021-04-11A bearded man with long swept-back hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange ochre shawl over his shoulders and a striped yellow-black cloth at his waist, stands at left and reaches toward a deity murti. The murti has a golden face with red lips, a crown, and a large ornate embroidered backdrop trimmed with purple and white floral beadwork. Fresh green leaves are draped over the murti and backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at right against a red curtain, and golden offerings appear at the bottom edge. The man has a white sacred mark on his forehead and a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist.2021-04-11Close photograph of a golden deity murti richly adorned with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold crown, and a large jewelled necklace in red, green, blue and white stones. Dense garlands of green leaves surround the figure. On the left, a bare-armed priest in orange cloth wearing rudraksha malas holds a golden sword-like implement at the deity's side while adjusting the leaf garlands. The arm and beads dominate the left edge, and the scene suggests a decorated puja or worship setting.2021-04-11A photograph of a devotional puja before a richly decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne with an arched backrest covered in embroidered floral patterns. The murti wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold embroidered blouse, a heavy ornamented necklace and a garland of pink flowers, and sits on a leopard-print cloth over a golden base. A single bare-chested man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair, rudraksha-style beads and white tripundra markings on his arms, holds a lit brass oil lamp (aarti) toward the murti. Golden pillars flank the throne, with colourful tasselled hangings in red, green, yellow and purple.2020-06-06A photograph of a figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-backed and wearing copper-toned bangles, performing an aarti before a small deity murti dressed with a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment. The murti sits on a red base and is framed by garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Behind it hang maroon drapes, a golden wall with ornate panels, and a wooden swing bench draped in flowers. A lit oil lamp is held near the murti. The figure has long dreadlocked hair. a person is visible from appearance cues: long hair and saffron clothing with copper arm ornaments, though the figure is shown from behind. The photo is not a screen, so this is an in-person candidate, with appearance-based uncertainty.2020-01-01December 22 20182018-12-22