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A man in a rust-brown sleeveless wrap and a long orange-red rudraksha mala stands at a golden throne, decorating a deity murti with a white crown or mukut. He reaches up with both hands, placing ornaments and flowers on the figure. The murti wears a turquoise-blue body with gold jewellery, a green and gold silk drape, and strands of orange and red flower garlands. Behind him are gold-leaf decorations, green and maroon cloth, and a glimpse of a colourful painted figure. The scene suggests an alankaram or adornment ritual in a temple setting.

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A man with long dark hair and a saffron-brown sleeveless garment, wearing an orange-red rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, reaches up to adorn a deity murti. The murti has a silver crown, a painted face, a blue sari-style garment with gold trim, layered gold necklaces, and red and white flower garlands. He holds a flower or offering near its chest while leaning in. Behind them are a green silk drape, an ornate gold-leaf backdrop, and a teal wall.2013-05-12A photograph of a man in a brown sleeveless ritual garment with a bare upper body, wearing a long orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck and with long black hair worn loose down his back. He leans forward and reaches with both arms toward a silver-crowned deity murti dressed in a teal-blue sari with a green and yellow silk drape, adorned with gold jewellery, a silver crown and marigold and white flower garlands. Behind them stand large gold-toned decorative panels and a green cloth backdrop, and a small brass plate with flowers sits at the lower left. The man appears to be making an offering or adorning the murti.2013-05-12A 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.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of a man with long dark hair worn down his back, wearing a rust-brown unstitched cloth over his shoulder and an orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck, reaching up with both hands to adorn a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated female figure in a blue blouse and jewelled silver crown, draped in a green and yellow silk sari with white flower garlands in red and orange. Behind them stand a golden throne-like backrest, a green cloth, a tall painted figure with a sword and orange clothing, and a turquoise wall. He appears to be placing flowers or sacred powder on the murti during a puja. One physical person is visible.2013-05-12A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his bare upper body stands beside a deity murti and reaches up to adorn its head with flowers. The murti is a silver-faced female figure in a blue sari with a green and gold border, wearing a silver crown, layered gold necklaces, and red and orange floral garlands. Behind them are gilded throne-like panels and green drapery. He holds a small offering of flowers or petals in his other hand. The setting suggests puja or flower offering.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A standing man in a rust-orange unstitched robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-yellow sash offers flowers and a small object to a golden metal murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown with an orange turban, a gold necklace, white garlands and red-orange flower garlands, and holds a raised hand in blessing. Behind, a gilded arch and a second person in a white and orange turban stand near the altar. The scene is an abhishekam-style puja at a temple altar.2013-05-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA bare-chested man with long dark hair swept back in a bun wears a brown dhoti-style cloth, a long white and pink flower garland, and a gold-bead necklace with a rudraksha mala, and smiles while adorning a deity murti. He holds a thread or string up toward the murti's ornate crown and necklaces, and a gold bangle and ring are visible on his hands. The murti is a silver-faced figure in a teal-green sari draped with heavy jewelled necklaces and a silver crown, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. A gold-framed backdrop and an orange cloth appear at the left edge. Visible cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold necklaces fit the appearance-based label, so the figure is identified as Swamiji (probable) performing the decoration.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 21 20132013-04-21