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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a large gilded deity murti seated on a throne, decorated with long multicolour flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and layered flower garlands stands at left, smiling and holding a brass tray of offerings with a second person's hand at the lower left. Brass oil lamps stand at right against an ornate golden arch.

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A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23A man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair, a flower garland of yellow marigolds, red and white blooms draped over his shoulder, reaches up to adjust a gilded crown on a golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers hang on the golden idols around him, with a gilded arch framing the shrine. Appearance-based label: a person, shown performing a temple adornment or puja in person; the features are partly obscured and the attribution is uncertain.2009-12-23A woman in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti with gold crowns and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. The deities are seated under a gilded arch in a temple-like pavilion. In the foreground a small figure in orange and a white shawl with garlands sits beside ritual brass vessels, and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left edge. A brass lamp stand and kalasha-type vessels surround the altar. Some garland-decorated golden structure is placed before the murti.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple ritual in an open pavilion. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a white flower garland stands at left, holding up a tall brass aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a deity pair. Behind the lamp, a seated golden deity murti in a red garment and crown, with a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, is framed by a large floral arch. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like gold object sit on the altar in front. A second saffron-clad seated figure with a garland is at lower left, and a man in white stands at the far left edge. The scene reads as aarti during puja, with the people visible partly and the figures identifiable only by clothing and role.2009-12-30December 11 20112011-12-11Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gold-clad deity murti sit under a gilded arch, one wearing a red-and-gold crown and jewelled necklace, with a golden kalasha and offerings in front. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and centre: a man in orange with long dark hair reaches toward the deity holding a brass plate, a bald man in orange with a tilak and glasses stands beside him, and a third person in orange with long hair stands at the far left. Brass lamps and a small framed photo sit on the altar.2009-12-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti set within a golden arch framed by flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple, red and white. The murti wears a pink and maroon garment, a silver crown-like headdress, a necklace of pearls and ornaments, and holds a flower. In front stand brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. At left, a person in orange robes with a white head wrap and shawl stands with one hand extended toward the murti, apparently performing worship. No other physical people are clearly visible. The page excerpt names a person event, but no appearance-based candidate qualifies.2009-12-25December 26 20092009-12-26December 23 20092009-12-23December 30 20092009-12-30January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with yellow, orange, purple and green flower garlands and a gold crown. A man in orange robes with a white garland stands at the left, arm extended over a silver tray and a kalasha or lamp-like object in front of the deities. Another orange-robed attendant stands at far left holding a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind. A figure in orange with a garland sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a smaller murti or portrait. The setting appears to be an ashram temple.2009-12-30