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A person in a flowing yellow dhoti-style garment with a draped yellow wrap and a long swept-back hairstyle stands at left, reaching up with both arms to place a yellow flower garland on a golden deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a gold-and-yellow saree-like drape, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident beside it. Behind are a golden arched frame and garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers draped on pillars.

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December 23 20102010-12-23A person in a flowing yellow sari with long dark hair reaches up with both arms to adjust or decorate a large golden deity murti with a crown-like headdress, jewelled bangles and red tilak markings. The figure wears a gold waist belt and rudraksha-style beaded jewellery. Behind the murti stand tiered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white blossoms and deep red flowers, with a gold canopy above. The setting appears to be a temple with a stone pillar and an orange awning at left. The person appears to be a devotee performing a decoration or adornment service.2010-12-23A person in a flowing yellow silk garment with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, reaching up to adorn a golden metallic statue of a deity with a floral garland. The statue wears a yellow sari-like drape, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and a tall ornate crown. Behind it stands a gold-framed arch with red fabric, and both sides are lined with bright garlands in yellow, orange, purple, red, white and green marigolds and roses. Stone pillars frame the open-air sanctum under a light ceiling. The person's gesture suggests decorating the murti during a temple ritual.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A man in a yellow-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a gold necklace, stands at the left of a golden shrine and applies a yellow-red mark with his fingers to the forehead of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a yellow turban with a jewelled crown, a gold face, a yellow sari with silver trim, rudraksha beads, and a gold necklace. A golden arch frames the altar, flanked by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white blooms and green leaves. A brass plate is visible at the left edge.2010-12-23A person in a flowing yellow saffron-coloured garment and a tilak on the forehead stands beside a golden-toned deity murti, placing a hand on its head near a crown and ornaments. The murti wears a yellow sari-like drape, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and is seated on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Another person's arms, in gold bangles, offer a golden tray at left, and a second golden tray is visible at the bottom left. The setting appears to be a covered temple or procession space with a golden arch behind. This looks like an abhishekam or puja offering to the murti.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple scene with a man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl standing at left, bare-chested with long swept-back dark hair, smiling as he raises both hands to place a jewelled ornament or garland on the head of a golden deity murti. The murti is seated and wears a yellow sari, a crown, gold necklaces, earrings and bangles, with a trident-like staff at its side. Behind it is an ornate gold arched frame and red drapery, and the base is decorated with marigold and purple flower garlands. Whether the man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2010-12-23A photograph of a long-haired figure in a flowing yellow saffron-toned sari and gold necklaces standing beside a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The figure's hand rests gently on the murti's face. The murti wears a golden crown or turban, a yellow sari, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments and bangles. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white blooms and green foliage hang on both sides, and a gold-framed ornate arch sits behind them.2010-12-23A priest in a flowing yellow dhoti and wrap with long dark hair stands at left, extending his arm to place a yellow flower on the head of a golden-faced deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a yellow sari, pearl necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and is seated before a gold-carved arch with red drapery. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers hang at right, and a gold tray with offerings is visible at left. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23