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A man in orange saffron robes and a long orange shawl stands at left, with long dark tousled hair, a red vermilion tilak on his forehead, and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold ornaments around his neck. He holds a small ritual vessel over a silver bowl. Beside him stands a gilded deity murti of Lord Venkateswara flanked by two smaller gilded figures dressed in red garments, the central figure holding a conch and discus, with an ornate golden arch behind them. A small black brass ritual object and a silver bowl sit in front. Behind them a second person in orange and red clothing is partly visible, and the background shows pale blue and beige buildings. Outdoor ritual setting.

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May 27 20062006-05-27A photograph of a figure in orange saffron robes and long dark hair, seen from behind, pouring water from a small silver vessel over a golden deity murti of Lord Venkateswara standing in a golden arched frame. The central deity holds a conch and a discus, and two smaller golden-and-red-robed attendant figures stand on either side of the arch. The outdoor setting has blurred pastel buildings behind. The orange-robed figure's face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain and no probable identification is made; the person is described by role as an officiant performing abhishekam on the deity.2006-05-27A photograph of a ritual at a riverside shrine. In the left foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a gilded deity murti. The central gilded four-armed deity stands beneath an ornate golden arch topped with a kirtimukha motif, flanked by two smaller gilded-and-red-clad figures on pedestals holding offerings. In the soft background, a man in a white shirt and striped red-and-white vest stands near pale turquoise buildings. The deity murti is shown in a gilded finish with red draped cloth on the side figures.2006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27May 27 20062006-05-27November 01 20112011-11-01Outdoor photograph at a riverside shrine in Gangotri. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair reaches forward with one arm, holding a small white vessel toward a gilded deity murti. The murti stands within an ornate golden arch and shows a multi-armed Vishnu form in golden dhoti holding a conch and discus, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in red garments. Brass bowls, a brass tray and offering vessels sit on a stone platform in front. A second person in orange stands beside, partly visible at the left edge. Pastel buildings and a stone wall form the background.2006-05-27A photograph of a figure in orange saffron robes standing at left, wearing a long dark hair, rudraksha mala beads and a white-and-gold flower garland, holding a small oil lamp with a flame in one hand as an offering. Beside him stands a gilded metal deity murti of Lord Venkateswara flanked by two smaller gilded figures in red garments, set in an ornate golden arch. Behind them are pale green and pink buildings with shop signage.2006-05-27A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A priest in orange ochre robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands at left, pouring liquid from a golden pot onto a golden murti group. The central figure is a deity standing with raised arms holding a trident and other implements, flanked by two smaller figures, with a small animal figure at the base. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang above. Behind them, a golden throne-like structure and a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron head covering sit on a red-draped altar. The seated figure is a statue, not a physical person. Stone walls with carved floral panels frame the scene.2010-11-12November 01 20112011-11-01May 27 20062006-05-27