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A photograph inside a temple shows a person seen from behind wearing a rust-orange turban and a rust-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, with a red beaded garland across the upper back and gold armband ornaments. In front of them is a deity murti of Venkateswara-style form, adorned with a silver-and-gold crown, a large gold necklace, and layered garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, set against a red cloth and a gold arched backdrop. To the right, a hand holds a woven basket containing small items, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A person with a camera is partly visible at the left edge.

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December 05 20142014-12-05Photograph of a temple ritual before a silver and gold deity murti adorned with layered garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, set beneath a large golden ceremonial canopy. In the foreground a man with his back to the camera wears a brown-red turban and a brown shawl with gold trim, and an offering tray of woven basket is held out at right with a small oil lamp flame visible beside it. A second attendant in a white and gold turban stands at left. The setting is an indoor temple hall with a red cloth and a purple backdrop.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05November 26 20142014-11-26December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple sanctum shows a golden deity murti of a seated form adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and pink, with a large mala draped over the central figure. A priest in a brown dhoti and a brown turban stands in the foreground holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti, and another attendant in orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a plate with a flame. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a figure with a large ornamental headdress appears at the far left. Floral garlands also hang on the adjacent standing figure at right. Offerings in orange and blue cloth sit on the platform. Abhishekam-style puja with aarti in progress.2014-12-05July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti set in a golden shrine. Large garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers drape the central figures and the arch. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border holds a lit lamp toward the central murti, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Beside her, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth stands with hands together. On the left edge, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands near the lamp. A second deity figure stands to the right, also garlanded, with ornate jewellery and a decorated headdress. The scene suggests an aarti before the murti.2014-12-05A ceremonial shrine scene at dusk showing a deity murti richly decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and gold jewellery. A woman in a maroon and gold-bordered sari with bangles stands at left, facing the deity and holding a small metal vessel, while another figure in orange-robed attire sits at right beside the altar. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the platform, and a small brass lamp sits before the central figure. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple structure with an ornate ceiling.2014-11-26