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May 12 2013

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A standing man in a rust-orange unstitched robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-yellow sash offers flowers and a small object to a golden metal murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown with an orange turban, a gold necklace, white garlands and red-orange flower garlands, and holds a raised hand in blessing. Behind, a gilded arch and a second person in a white and orange turban stand near the altar. The scene is an abhishekam-style puja at a temple altar.2013-05-12May 10 20142014-05-10January 13 20152015-01-13A man in a brown-orange sleeveless garment and an orange-red rudraksha mala offers something from a small brass vessel beside a gilded golden seat. Beside him a golden metal deity murti with a tall gold crown and orange turban sits on the gilded throne, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and gold jewellery, its raised hand holding a gold object. A second person stands partly visible at the top, behind the figure. Gold ornate throne and deity details fill the frame.2013-05-12Photograph of a ritual abhishekam before golden deity murti of a seated goddess and attendant figure, richly adorned with gold crowns, jewellery and garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and an arm adorned with gold bangles reaches toward the crown of the central golden figure, while an attendant in white holds a silver plate at left. Ornate gold arch behind, flame of an oil lamp visible at right edge, and a pink cushion beneath the deities.2015-01-13March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl standing at left, his arms reaching into a richly decorated deity murti with a conical crown, a trident-like staff and layered gold necklaces. The murti is draped in flower garlands of red roses, orange marigolds, white blossoms and yellow chrysanthemums, with a smaller murti in a blue-green silk dress and a jewelled necklace beside it. Behind them stand a gold ornate frame and a maroon curtain. The priest is adjusting the garlands and ornaments as part of temple decoration. No other people are visible.2015-01-09A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24January 13 20152015-01-13August 02 20162016-08-02January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a ritual scene in an ashram hall with pink walls. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and red rudraksha mala garlands offers flowers or a fruit to a decorated deity murti seated on a gold throne. The murti wears an orange garment and a crown-like headdress, framed by a curved arch of garlands in purple, yellow, red, white and green. Orange and white flower garlands drape the throne, and a second man in white ritual clothes stands behind. A visible tilak marks the forehead of the standing man. The attendant's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2013-05-25