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A man in saffron-orange unstitched robes stands beside a golden lamp stand and holds a brass arati lamp with a flame, performing a ritual before a richly adorned deity murti. He wears a long mala of golden beads and has white and red tilak markings on his forehead, with a white marking on his shoulder. Behind him stands a large golden deity figure with a crown and jewelled ornaments, and a yellow-robed figure is partly visible. A sculpted saint figure in orange robes with a turban and pearl mala sits at lower right, beside a flower garland of yellow and red blooms and green leaves on a silver-and-gold altar. Photograph shows an arati ritual at a temple shrine.

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A temple priest in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a white tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace, holds a brass lamp stand with a lit flame in one hand while the other hand gestures toward a golden ornament. Before him stands a deity murti draped in an orange-and-green sari with a garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine, decorated with a jeweled silver band and gold ornaments. The setting is a carved stone temple pillar with gilded panels.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor-sheltered shrine. A young man with long dark hair and a headband, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, holds a lit oil lamp (deepam) in one hand and a small bell or ritual object in the other, offering it before the deities. To the left, a priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a silver aarti plate. Behind them, two large deity murtis, one in red and orange with a crown and a second in orange with jewelry, are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. In front, a white-and-saffron seated figure wearing an orange robe and a red turban-style headpiece, also garlanded, sits on a golden base. Orange and maroon cloths drape the scene. This appears to be an aarti offering.2010-12-27A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a gold-beaded garland draped over his shoulders stands in profile beside a gold deity murti with a trident and a jewelled hand. He holds a bundle of red and white flowers and fresh yellow-and-red marigold garlands. White vibhuti marks are visible on his forehead and upper arm. A tall brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands at left, and a yellow-clad figure with decorated feet appears at right beside the garlands. The scene suggests a temple offering of flowers.2010-07-21A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a matching orange shawl draped over one shoulder and a gold-beaded garland at his neck stands in profile at a gilded temple doorway. He holds a small offering of red and yellow flowers in both hands, offering them toward a golden deity murti with a trident-like form beside him. Ornate gold carved panels frame the arch, and a golden oil lamp stands at left. White sacred ash marks are visible on his forehead and arm. A yellow-and-red flower garland hangs on the right, draped over a figure in yellow cloth. Appearance-based label: a person, with his saffron robes, gold necklace and sacred ash cues; identity is inferred from the appearance cues only, not from the face.2010-07-21A shaved-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold zari border holds a silver aarti lamp with a flame blazing to the right, and a silver bell in his other hand. He wears a gold bead necklace, a gold bracelet, and a red tilak on his forehead, and his hands are stained with mehndi. Behind him, a second man in white ritual dress and a woman stand in a line. The background shows red and orange draped cloth. The scene appears to be an aarti or puja ritual.2010-12-19December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesA shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and beaded necklace stands under a stone-pillared temple portico, holding a brass bell in one hand and a small incense or oil vessel in the other, performing a ritual offering. Beside him are tall brass oil lamps and a decorated deity shrine garlanded with white, pink, purple and yellow flowers, with a golden arch behind. Green trees and leaves frame the open sky. The man's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; he is described as a priest in saffron clothing.2009-06-01March 03 20112011-03-03Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A man in saffron/orange robes with a white sacred mark on his shoulder and a gold-bead garland holds a tall brass oil lamp aarti with a tray of lit flames, facing a deity murti draped in a maroon and gold silk cloth with silver and jewelled necklaces, decorated with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and a gold crown. A white marble seated figure in saffron robes and a pearl mala sits beside the murti with raised hand, and small brass lamps stand nearby. The man's face is turned down; he is not clearly distinguishable as a specific person, so no identity is asserted. One physical person visible.2010-07-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copies