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A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, seen from behind, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame before a black stone deity murti. The murti stands in a gilded arched frame with carved lion and floral motifs, against a maroon curtain and blue draping. Red flowers and a coconut sit at the base of the murti, with scattered petals on the floor. The priest performs aarti, and the scene reads as a temple puja. No identity is established from appearance.

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A photograph of a woman in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap and trousers lighting a flame with a lamp at the base of a dark standing deity murti. The murti has a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments, with red flower garlands at its neck, waist and feet. It stands inside a gold arched frame with a blue draped cloth behind it, against dark red curtains on a raised white platform. The woman has long dark wavy hair and is barefoot, performing an aarti-style offering.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style shrine. A person in an orange sleeveless garment with the orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder stands at left, raising a silver vessel high and pouring water over a black stone deity murti. The murti is a standing figure with a tall crown and drapery, glistening with water, with a coconut and red flower at its base on a white cloth covered platform. The murti stands inside an ornate gold-coloured arch carved with lions and floral motifs, set against a maroon curtain and blue draped backdrop. The person's face is not visible, only the back of their head with dark hair tied back.A standing person with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange wrap over a red sleeveless top and orange pants, stands barefoot on a white platform and holds a lit oil lamp toward a large black stone murti of a standing goddess. The murti wears a tall crown, a red flower garland and red flowers at its feet, and stands before a gilded arched frame with carved lions and a blue draped cloth behind it. Red curtains frame the scene. The person is not clearly identifiable as a candidate, so the appearance is uncertain.A woman with long curly dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange dhoti with an orange shawl draped over her shoulder, performs an aarti to a large dark stone deity murti standing in a golden arch. She holds a lit flame in a lamp toward the statue, which wears a tall crown, a necklace, and red flower garlands at its waist and feet. A blue draped cloth backs the statue, and the golden arch is decorated with carved lions and floral motifs. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.A photograph of a single person performing aarti before a large black stone deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arch. The person has long dark wavy hair, wears a red sleeveless top and an orange dhoti with an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and holds a lit oil lamp with a flame toward the statue. The black figure wears a tall crown, a red flower garland at the neck and red flowers at the hips and feet, and has a raised hand. Behind it hangs a blue draped cloth and dark red curtains frame the scene. The person's face is turned away and is not clearly visible.A dark bronze standing deity murti with a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead and a garland of red flowers across the chest, holds a pot or vessel in one raised hand. It stands in a gilded arched shrine frame carved with lions and floral motifs, before a blue draped cloth. In the foreground, two devotees face the murti from behind: one in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap, the other in an orange robe with a maroon border, holding a small tray of offerings. The setting appears to be a puja or darshan in progress.A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style rite before a tall, polished black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch frame against deep red drapery. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti/wrap, with dark hair tied back, reaches up to touch the crown of the black murti with his right hand. At lower right, a seated figure in orange and maroon robes and a maroon head wrap sits beside a large gold vessel topped with white cloth and a red flower. White cloth covers the base and blue fabric backs the scene.November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gilded arch backed by red drapes and blue cloth. A young man in a sleeveless orange robe with shoulder-length dark hair holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward the murti, performing aarti. Smoke drifts in the air. At the lower right, the partially visible head of an older person wearing orange cloth and glasses watches. The statue has a red flower on its crown and a tilak on its forehead.A woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange skirt with an orange wrap draped over her shoulder, stands at left pouring liquid from a small vessel over a dark stone deity murti standing on a pedestal. The murti is a standing female form with a tall conical crown, necklace and ornate jewelry, its surface glistening wet. It is framed by an ornate gold arched prabhavali with carved floral and animal motifs, set before draped royal-blue cloth on a dark stage backdrop. At far left edge a partially visible person in white clothing stands with hands together. Setting appears to be an event stage; abhishekam ritual.A photograph of a ritual at an indoor shrine. In the foreground, a figure in orange sannyasi robes with long dark hair, back turned to the camera, raises one arm to touch the crown of a tall, polished black stone deity murti standing beneath an ornate gilded arch. Behind the murti, dark red velvet drapes hang on the wall and a blue cloth covers part of the set. At lower right, a second person in orange robes and a headcloth holds a golden kalasha topped with coconut, flowers and a red decoration. A white cloth is spread at the base. The murti's form is a standing figure with a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments, and the scene suggests an abhishekam or consecration preparation.A photo of a long-haired person in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap standing at the left, reaching up with one hand to touch the chest of a large polished black stone deity murti with a tall crown and raised hand holding an object. Ornate gold-leaf arches frame the murti in front of deep red velvet drapes. A brass oil lamp and a tray with flowers and offerings sit on a wooden tray in front, and a person in a pale pink garment is partly visible at the right edge. The ritual appears to be a consecration-style puja at the murti. The person's appearance is consistent with a shaved-or-tilak-marked devotee; identity uncertain.2009-05-22