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A figure in orange robes with long, loose dark hair stands at left, leaning in to touch the face of a golden deity murti. The golden murti wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-gold turban-like headdress with a pearl strand, a tilak, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a red stone pendant. Beside it a second golden deity figure, also crowned and heavily adorned, raises one hand. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers frame the scene, with a maroon curtain and an ornate gold arch behind.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two gold-coloured deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch, decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and green foliage. The figure on the right has a tall crown, a gold necklace and ornate gold armour with a raised hand. The figure on the left wears an orange-red cloth, a dark bead necklace and a red gem pendant. In the foreground at left, a person in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a white flower garland on their hair touches the head of the left deity. A silver lamp stands at right and a garland of green fruit hangs at lower left.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated with gold-framed arch and red velvet backdrop, with marigold garlands. Two gilded, richly ornamented deity murtis stand side by side: the left wears a tall crown, an orange turban-like head covering, white and red beaded adornments and a crescent ornament, the right wears a red and gold sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. A person in a flowing orange robe with a garland around the neck stands at the left edge, reaching forward to touch or anoint the left murti's face, while a hand holds a brass plate of offerings at the lower left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2009-12-24A photograph of a ritual in progress before gilded deity murti figures. A person in a saffron-orange robe, with a long dark braid and a garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers draped on the shoulders, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a large golden murti wearing an orange-and-purple turban, a jeweled tilak ornament and a sparkling necklace. Beside it stands a second golden murti with a tall crown, jeweled earrings and nose ring, and a rich sparkling necklace. Red-velvet drapery, a gilded arch and orange marigold garlands frame the scene.2009-12-23April 14 20132013-04-14A photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30A temple abhishekam scene before two gilded metal murti of deities, one wearing a green and red turban and rudraksha mala, the other in a jeweled crown with red garlands and a yellow flower. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace holds a golden plate, pouring or offering to the murti, while a second attendant with white painted markings on his arm extends a hand from the lower left. Golden ornate arch and shimmering gold curtains frame the altar, with brass lamps and flower offerings at the bottom.2011-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a saffron-orange sleeveless top and white dhoti-style cloth, reaching to touch the face of a golden metal deity murti. The murti is adorned with a red and orange turban-like headdress, a black-and-gold crown, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a pink silk sari with gold jewellery. Behind them is ornate gold relief work and a red cloth canopy draped over garlands of marigolds and roses. The person is standing close to the deity and appears to be performing a rite of adornment or anointing.2008-03-22July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple worship scene centred on a pair of gilded metal deity murtis, a male form in a red turban and a female form in a gold crown, both draped in jewelled necklaces and framed by an arch of marigolds, roses and garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands in front, his back to the camera, raising a ceremonial object toward the murtis. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a gold kalasha-shaped vessel and a gold trident-topped object wrapped in flowers.2015-11-16A standing man in orange saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland performs worship before golden deity murti seated on a throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery, while the companion figure holds a golden trident and wears a gold crown. Both murti are decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The man holds a silver plate in front of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. The setting is a stone temple with carved gold-framed arch.2009-12-30January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a temple ritual before golden deity murti adorned with flower garlands and orange drapery. A woman with long dark hair in a bright blue sari holds a gold plate toward the murtis while a shaved-headed man in an orange garment assists with his hands. The murti on the left wears a red-orange turban and gold ornaments, and the one on the right wears a jeweled crown, blue robes and a long white and green flower garland. Marigolds, red roses and purple flowers frame the altar.2011-12-17