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A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne backdrop with a red cloth behind it. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a tripundra-style marking with a red tilak on its forehead, layered gold and bead necklaces, and white draped cloth, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-orange marigolds. Two men in white dhotis stand bare-chested at either side, one in a green-and-gold patterned shawl, the other in a golden-yellow shawl with a gold turban, both wearing white flower garlands and lifting or adjusting the murti's cloth and adornments. The scene suggests a temple alankaram or puja decoration. No a person candidate is visible.

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Temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate silver arch backdrop with a deep red curtain. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the front, one raising his arm and hand to the crowned metal deity murti at centre, who wears a gold crown, a yellow-and-white garland and multiple gold necklaces. The murti sits on a throne draped in gold brocade, flanked by a second seated deity statue with a dark ornate headdress and beaded necklaces, both surrounded by yellow, red and orange flower garlands. The second priest on the right wears a yellow-orange shawl over his shoulder and gold bracelets. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge beside a silver peetha-style ornament. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene; no living person is seated on the throne.2016-03-27A temple ritual before a decorated deity murti of a standing figure with gold crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold dhoti, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. In front, several priests in white dhotis with blue and green borders stand bare-chested with white garlands; one wears a green turban, another a gold cloth and pale headwear. The priest at center faces the murti with arms raised. A red curtain and gold arch frame the shrine, and a tray of offerings is held at the right edge.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths stand at the back of an ornate golden shrine, lifting a white and gold draped cloth over a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red band, a white jewelled necklace, gold arm ornaments and a red-and-gold garment, seated on a green cushion. Garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the image, and a green backdrop and gold carved arch surround the shrine. The priests wear gold-bordered cloths over their shoulders and gold armbands. This appears to be a ritual dressing of the deity murti.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18March 27 20162016-03-27October 18 20152015-10-18March 27 20162016-03-27Temple ritual scene before a decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped dais, adorned with white and red flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. In front, a man in a green embroidered turban and a white dhoti with a red border stands with hands folded, wearing a gold necklace and armband. To the right, a man with a gold turban and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti and marigold-and-white garland, holds a fan or whisk toward a figure seated before the dais wearing a purple and gold head covering. A gold ornate arch-shaped frame sits in the foreground. Two murtis, one in red crown, are visible behind the altar.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a gilded arch and red curtain, where a priest in a green-topped head covering and white dhoti stands bare-chested, facing a golden-faced deity murti seated centrally with a golden crown and rudraksha-style necklaces. Two attendant murtis flank the central figure, one with a red garment and silver necklace. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the figures. A second attendant in a cream turban and yellow shawl, bare-chested with white forehead markings, stands at right. The priest's arm is raised toward the deity. No a person candidate is visible; all figures are statues or temple attendants.2016-03-27