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A priest in a red-orange turban and bare-chested with an orange-red shoulder cloth stands at right, offering or adjusting a white flower garland toward a group of three deity murtis on a golden-draped altar. The central murti wears a tall ornate crown, yellow and white garlands and jewelled orange-red garments. Flanking murtis wear jewelled crowns and necklaces with yellow and red garments. Behind them are gold-leaf carved panels and golden drapery, with a dark background.

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November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18Photograph of a temple deity arrangement draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red roses. A central metal murti with a tall ornate crown and gold-and-jewelled necklaces stands between two smaller murtis wearing crowns, all against a gold-brocade backdrop. On the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles, reaches toward the garlands and adorns the figures. A white sandal paste mark is visible on his shoulder. The scene is lit by night lighting.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a temple-style deity shrine with two richly decorated murtis, a male figure with a crown and a female figure with ornaments, both draped in yellow, white and red garlands and gold-embroidered robes against a golden backdrop. A single priest in an orange-red turban and orange dhoti, bare-chested with white sacred ash on his shoulder, reaches up to touch the garlanded deity, performing a puja. The gilded frame and draped golden cloth surround the shrine.2015-11-18A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing a matching orange turban, seen from behind as he waves a flame lamp before a deity murti. The central deity is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures also decorated with garlands. A golden arched frame surrounds the shrine against a dark background, with brass plates and an oil lamp at the base. Only the priest is a physical person in view.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18Photograph of a temple worship scene at night. Three deity murtis stand on a blue-draped altar, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers and gold ornaments; the central murti wears a tall crown. A priest in an orange-red turban and bare upper body, with a sacred thread and white ash marks on his chest, raises his arms to offer or adjust something above the deities. Brass plates and small bowls sit at the base, a flame burns in front, and gold carved panels frame the shrine. The priest is shown from behind and side, and his face is not clearly visible; he is performing a ritual worship, possibly an abhishekam or aarti.2015-11-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a gold-trimmed altar, the central figure crowned with an ornate headdress and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also garlanded and gilded. On the left, a priest in a maroon-red robe and matching turban stands at the altar, his hand touching the garland, with a faint smoke haze in the air. Brass vessels sit at the base. The scene is an abhishekam or puja setting.2015-11-18A photograph of a deity murti pair on a golden-curtained altar, decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flowers. Two deity figures are adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and ornate gold robes; the central figure holds a staff and wears a tall silver-white crown. A standing man at right, seen from behind and bare-chested, wears an orange-red dhoti with a gold border and a matching orange-red turban, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, and raises his hand in worship toward the murti. Gold carved pillars frame the scene. The setting suggests a puja or darshan at night.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18