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A standing man in rust-orange robes with a matching orange shawl, a saffron-and-gold border, rudraksha mala and gold bangles, long dark hair and a red tilak, places his hand on a gilded deity murti. Beside him, two large gilded murtis sit on a golden throne: one with an orange-red turban and the other wearing a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold brocade sari with a yellow skirt. Garlands of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds decorate the murtis, a golden kalasha-shaped lingam-form object and the platform, with a gold-embellished arch and green cloth behind. A metal bowl is held at the left edge. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja setting.

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April 14 20132013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesTemple ritual photo showing a young priest in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl, with a gold-coloured bead-strung neck ornament, placing his hands on a large gold kalasha or pot-shaped vessel decorated with green stone finials and draped in red, white and orange flower garlands with rudraksha strands. Behind it stand gilded processional deity murtis wearing jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces and bright red and yellow garments, with a red-and-orange clad small figure on a copper throne in the foreground and oil lamps at the base. A gold ornate platform or ratha-style base supports the vessel. No identifiable a person candidate is visible; the only physical person is the priest.2013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14 +2 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14Photo 11738315 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14A photograph of a temple worship scene. A woman in an ochre-orange sari with a matching saffron-orange wrap, wearing a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace and gold bangles, stands on the left with a red kumkum mark on her forehead and a small bindi. She is holding a silver plate near a golden vessel and a gold pot-shaped vessel with green-tipped finials. Two large metal deity murtis sit on a decorated seat in front, one wearing an orange-red turban and the other a tall gold crown, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red flowers. Behind them stand a gold ornate arch, a green cloth, and a floral backdrop of red, purple, and yellow flowers. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja offering in a temple.2013-04-14A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with gold-bordered yellow edging stands at left, holding white flowers in his right hand over a golden shivalinga draped with red, white and green flower garlands and strings of rudraksha beads. Behind him a large deity murti sits on a golden throne, wearing gold jewellery and a garland, with a bright yellow cloth beneath. A brass plate and oil lamp appear at the lower left, and a gold-framed altar edge sits at the bottom.2013-04-14July 09 20172017-07-09Photo 11738322 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands at left in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shawl, with gold-tone beaded necklaces and gold bangles, holding white flowers over a large golden shivalinga. The lingam is draped in garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging over it. Behind it stands a golden deity murti in ornate jewellery and a brown and gold garment, and a silver-gold plate with lamps appears at the left edge. The setting is a temple-like hall with pillars, a gold throne-like base, and a white cloth covering the altar.2013-04-14