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A photograph inside a temple shows a man in saffron-orange robes with long, loose, dark hair reaching over a deity murti. He stands at left, reaching up with his right arm to drape a red-orange silk cloth over the metal face and head of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a pink-and-gold silk sari, gold bangles and ornaments, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands. A gilded arched frame surrounds the murti and a stone wall is behind. The ritual appears to be a devotional offering or decoration of the deity. A decorated floral seat is at lower left.

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March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of two metal murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by a golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange crown-like headdress and a red-orange cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a pink silk sari with gold border, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces, with a hand raised in blessing. A red silk canopy drapes above, and a standing person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands at the left edge, facing the murtis and touching the platform. Flowers decorate the base and sides of the platform.2008-03-22A devotee in a rust-orange silk sari with gold border and a matching orange headwrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, reaches toward a golden deity murti seated on a flower-decorated throne. The murti has a golden crown and face, wears an orange garment, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold ornaments. Golden ornate throne backing and a stone pillar frame the scene. Pieces of golden hands and feet are visible at the base.2013-12-27A photograph of a temple abhishekam or puja at a shrine with a golden arched frame. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, raising both arms to place or adjust a garland or cloth over the head of a metallic deity murti. The seated murti at center wears a pointed crown, a pink silk sari and ornaments, with a red-orange cloth draped above. Dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers surround the deities, and a flower-decorated tray sits at lower left.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph taken from behind of a person in an orange saffron robe and long, curly dark hair, reaching up to drape a red and gold silk cloth over a metal deity murti. The murti has a gilded face and an ornate crown, wears a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and sits beneath a gold-leaf carved arch. Another garland of white, pink, green and purple flowers hangs beside the murti. The scene suggests a temple offering with a silk cloth being placed on the deity. The person's face is not visible.2008-03-22A priest in a red garment with a long plaited braid and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left, applying a tilak or mark to the forehead of a gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a gold crown, ornate gold armour-like ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces and a long black braid, with a gold hand raised at right. The throne and back are decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The scene appears to be a temple or ashram worship setting. One visible human is present.2016-01-03Photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne-like dais under a gilded arch, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a crown, holding a trident-like staff; the consort figure wears a pink and gold sari with a jeweled crown. A devotee in an orange robe stands at left with hands joined in namaskar before the murti, and a silver-edged offering tray sits in front of the altar. Flowers and garlands fill the frame.2008-03-22May 12 20082008-05-12