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A young man in an orange sleeveless top and orange-and-teal dhoti stands at left, lifting a long gold-coloured thread or cord over the head of a metal deity murti. The murti wears a silver crown, a large silver necklace, bangles, a red-and-gold blouse and a pink-and-gold cloth, and white jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders. Behind it are marigold and purple flower garlands and a golden arch, with a copper kalasha-like vessel at left. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration or abhishekam-style offering.

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December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A man in orange saffron robes and a white garland stands at left, his right hand raised toward the face of a golden deity murti decorated with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white jasmine garland and a red and gold sari. Behind the figure are dense garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple accents, and a gilded arched frame. A trident-like staff and a brass vessel rest near the murti. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine. The man's clothing is orange with a green-edged shawl, and he appears to be the only physical person visible.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.2009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red sleeveless top with a white flower garland stands at left, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a golden deity murti seated in front. The murti wears an orange robe, an ornate crown, and white beaded necklaces, and is decorated with bright red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands; gold ornamental arches frame the background. A metal rod or staff rests against the figure. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during an abhishekam or puja.2009-07-07A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26A man in an orange saffron garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at left, smiling and reaching out to touch the face of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold sari-like garment, a white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long braid down its back. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden arched frame, with a stone pillar at the top left.2009-12-26December 30 20092009-12-30