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A man in saffron-orange robes with long, loose black hair and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead stands in profile, extending his right arm to adorn a large deity murti with a trident-like staff. The murti wears a pink silk dhoti, a green choli, a tall crown and golden armlets, and is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and green leaves. The man holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings in his left hand. Behind him a second man in orange clothing is partly visible, along with a pink draped canopy, palm trees and a tent-like covering overhead. The scene appears to be an outdoor ritual at an ashram-style event.

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December 23 20092009-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a man in a sleeveless orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala with long, swept-back hair standing in front of a large deity murti. He holds his palms together in front of the murti's face and gestures with his hands toward it, eyes closed. The murti wears a black crown, silver ornaments, a red and silver garment, and is decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a gold hand. Colourful cloth banners stand behind. This appears to be a devotional worship moment, possibly an alankaram or puja.2007-11-26A long-haired person in a red dhoti-style wrap and gold chest ornaments leans forward to place a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers over a seated deity murti or statue. A red silk drape hangs in the background. Behind them to the right, a large ornate figure in gold and red with a trident stands on a white-draped platform, adorned with garlands. A second person in white dhoti and a yellow shirt stands at left by a red wall, holding a small item. The scene appears to be a garlanding offering at an outdoor shrine.2010-12-22March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a draped orange shawl reaching toward a golden murti of a deity seated on a throne. The murti wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, earrings and a beaded necklace, and holds a golden trident. The figure's extended hand touches the murti's face. Behind the murti are garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and an ornate gold arch. The figure has a tilak on the forehead and a long curly beard. The performer is in orange, the murti in pink and gold, with flower garlands framing the scene.2008-03-22A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, standing at left and holding a brass oil lamp with lit flame and a brass bell while performing an aarti or puja before large metallic deity murti. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns, jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands; one holds a trident. Behind them are yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. The man appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-26A 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.2009-12-26A photograph of a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes reaching up to adjust a red and gold cloth draped over a pair of metal deity murtis. The murtis, adorned with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands, sit beneath an ornate gold-leaf arch. One figure wears a pink brocade blouse and jewelled bangles; the other wears a dark crown with a sparkling headpiece. The person's hair falls past the shoulders and a white dhoti shows at the bottom edge.2008-03-22December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man in a brown sleeveless garment with an orange rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, standing at a gilded throne-like backdrop and placing a silver crown and garland on a deity murti. The murti is a silver-faced female form in a blue sari with a green-and-gold border, adorned with red and white floral garlands, gold necklaces and a silver crown, seated before a green cloth. The man holds an offering in his right hand while adjusting the crown with his left. A small oil lamp and flowers sit at the lower left. The setting is a temple-style room with a turquoise wall.2013-05-12