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A woman in a gold satin sari with a bare shoulder stands at left, waving a white chamara fan toward a golden deity murti in a gilded arched shrine. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered gold and white jewellery, and is draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. Above hangs a green canopy with gold and multicoloured tassels, and the dark background isolates the ritual scene.

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March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a single person performing a puja before a deity murti displayed in a gilded shrine with a golden arched canopy. The deity is decorated with layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and gold chains, and wears a crown and jewelled ornaments. The standing devotee wears an orange-gold satin garment draped over one shoulder, a necklace, bangles and glasses, and waves a white fan or chamara toward the deity with one hand. A gilded lion or vahana figure sits at the base of the shrine on a red cloth, with a dark background and a fabric canopy in red, green and blue fringing above.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02November 18 20152015-11-18March 02 20182018-03-02Photograph of a temple deity arrangement draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red roses. A central metal murti with a tall ornate crown and gold-and-jewelled necklaces stands between two smaller murtis wearing crowns, all against a gold-brocade backdrop. On the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles, reaches toward the garlands and adorns the figures. A white sandal paste mark is visible on his shoulder. The scene is lit by night lighting.2015-11-18March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesNight photograph of a temple puja honouring a goddess murti dressed in gold ornaments, a gold crown and multi-strand garlands in red, orange, yellow and white. The murti stands in an ornate repoussé gold-coloured shrine arch. At left, a person in an orange garment with gold border holds a silver tray or plate at the lower edge of the frame, presenting offerings. The background is dark with a distant light and a blue-and-white painted pillar at left. +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti (a standing form wearing a tall gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a dense arrangement of yellow marigold and red-and-white flower garlands) placed inside an ornate gilded arched shrine with a green, red and orange fringed canopy overhead. A young man with short dark hair and glasses, wearing an orange silk garment and a gold-toned upper-arm ornament and bracelet, sits at the left edge near the shrine, looking down. A red velvet cloth covers the base of the murti. A small tablet or screen stands to the right. Dark background, warm stage-style lighting.2016-03-02 +1 copies