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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a red flower headband, raising one arm toward a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a gold crown, white and orange garlands, and gold ornaments, and is surrounded by a backdrop of colorful marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. In the lower left, a second person's hands hold a gold plate. The figure has a red and white garland draped over the shoulder and gold bangles on the wrist.

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January 01 20122012-01-01December 12 20112011-12-12A long-haired man in orange robes and a red rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the crowned golden head of a large seated deity murti in orange silk draped with white garments. He holds a golden plate in his other hand. The murti is decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands and gold armlets, and a golden tray and flower-decorated backdrop surround the scene.2012-01-01A photograph at a temple shrine showing a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron headwrap adorning a golden-bodied deity murti seated on a throne. The standing person in orange drapes an orange shawl over the murti's shoulder and touches its crown area, while a second hand at left holds a gold tray with a red cloth. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, earrings and bangles, and sits before a red curtain framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A brass lamp stand appears at lower left. Two people are visible, counting only the standing figure and the partially visible tray holder.2010-12-27A devotee in orange robes and a matching orange headband stands beside a golden deity murti, placing his hand on its face in a ritual gesture. The murti wears an orange sari, gold jewellery, earrings, bangles and a tall ornate crown, and is framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. At the lower left, a hand holds a brass tray with orange cloth, and at the lower left corner a brass plate holds more garlands and a few small items. Behind them, an ornate gold arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with a few people faintly visible in the background.2010-12-27A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl stands at the left, with long dark hair and a thin headband, reaching toward a golden-faced deity murti seated before a shrine. The murti wears an orange dress, gold necklaces, bangles, a jewelled headpiece and a crown-like ornament. Behind it hang thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. A brass plate is held at the left edge. The figure's posture suggests a ritual or padapuja. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes, and a shawl; the figure is in the foreground performing the ritual.2010-12-27December 30 20092009-12-30March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated for ritual worship. The seated figure is a golden-faced deity dressed in orange and saffron garments with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets, set on a purple draped seat. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a gold headband and long hair leans in to touch the deity's face with his hand, in a tilak or anointing gesture. Behind the figure are arches of marigold and rose garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray, and a gold-trimmed decorated palanquin or chariot edge with garlands sits in the foreground. A red curtain and ornate metal framing surround the shrine.2010-12-27December 11 20112011-12-11March 07 20132013-03-07March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copies