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A photograph of a priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, seen from behind, standing on a raised platform and raising a silver ceremonial fan or umbrella-shaped vessel toward a decorated deity murti. The murti stands before a gold-framed arch with a draped gold backdrop, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and gem-studded jewellery. Blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, brass lamps flank it, and a fire pit with open flames burns in the foreground. a person's presence is not visibly confirmed from appearance; the figure is shown only from behind.

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A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a yellow border stands with his back to the camera, raising a silver crown-shaped ornament toward a deity murti framed by a gilded arch. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a second standing deity figure in ornate gold jewellery and a golden sari stands to the left. A blue sparkling cloth covers the altar, with oil lamps in front and a small fire with a flame burning in the foreground.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded shrine arch with a gold-patterned backdrop. A man seen from behind in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange dhoti with gold borders raises both arms to drape a yellow and red flower garland over a large silver-decorated deity murti. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands surround the shrine. A second golden standing deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace stands to the left on a blue sparkly cloth. Brass oil lamps and a bowl sit near the base, and a small fire burns in a homa pit in the foreground beside a brass tray and a plant with grass-like leaves. The photo is a watermarked archive image.2015-11-18Photo 11738530A priest in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-red dhoti with gold border stands at a richly decorated deity murti, arranging gold necklaces and strands of beads on the figure. The murti is covered in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, and white flowers, with gold ornaments and green jewelled pendants. A gold kalasha-style vessel and brass lamp stand nearby, and a small decorated stone or metal object with white flower garland rests on a wooden platform at lower left. Red and yellow petals scatter the floor.2014-12-05January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesJuly 09 20172017-07-09November 18 20152015-11-18December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesNovember 09 20072007-11-09November 18 20152015-11-18December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copies