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A 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.

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March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate gold arch framing a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes reaches up with both arms to pull back a white silk cloth covering the murti, in an unveiling or alankara moment. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes stand in the foreground, one holding a brass plate. Behind them hang red curtains. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja dressing of the deity.2008-03-22A 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.2008-03-22A 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.2008-03-22A 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 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple scene with two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The male-form figure wears an orange turban and a red-orange shawl, and the female-form figure wears a pink silk sari with a black and gold crown. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, leaning forward with hands pressed together in worship. A man in orange clothing sits at lower left beside a brass cymbal, and a brass lamp and flower-decorated offering tray appear in the foreground. The gilded arch behind the figures frames the scene.2008-03-22