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January 1st 2013

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January 01 20132013-01-01Photo of a temple puja before a golden deity murti pair seated within a dense arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti with a yellow border and a bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads and sacred ash, faces the altar on the left. A devotee in an orange-red garment with a yellow border stands at centre, hands raised to a brass oil-lamp stand holding five lit lamps. Strands of pearl and flower garlands hang over a golden kalasha-shaped vessel. Two attendant figures in red and orange headwear stand on the sides. Golden lamp stands and a green cloth lie in the foreground.2015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04A woman in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange sari with a wide gold border stands at left, leaning forward to adjust a richly decorated deity murti. The figure is draped in layered garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, green leaves and pink flowers, with gold jewellery and a large gold ornament at the chest. Brass lamps, a shell-shaped vessel and a small bowl sit on the altar at lower left. Gold-and-floral garlands hang on the right side of the altar.2014-12-05Outdoor photo of a man in a maroon-red ochre robe standing beside an ornate copper-coloured chariot or ratha, holding a rope in his right hand. He wears layered red and white jasmine and rose garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace, a dark rudraksha mala and red-beaded armbands, with a red bindi on his forehead. Palm trees and a bright sky fill the background.2016-04-10A woman in an orange sari with a wide yellow border leans over a richly decorated deity murti, adorning or touching it with her hands. The murti is covered in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with gold jewellery and a golden crown-like headdress. At the left edge a man with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead and an orange-and-yellow cloth stands nearby. Golden ornaments and a golden figure are visible at upper right. The scene suggests a temple alankaram or puja setting.2015-01-04A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits before an ornate gold throne-back, wearing a rudraksha mala on his head and a large gold ceremonial necklace over the robe. He wears a white vibhuti horizontal mark and a red bindi, and his hands rest on heavy white jasmine garlands studded with yellow lemons and red roses. Flower petals drift around him and the lower foreground is covered with white jasmine and pink petals. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identified by the rudraksha headwear, saffron robe, gold necklace and ornate throne. One physical person is visible.2012-06-05A woman in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange sari with a gold border stands at the left, leaning forward and placing her hand on an elaborately adorned deity murti. The murti is draped in dense garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers with green leaves, and wears a gold necklace, rudraksha beads and a gold kirita-style crown with green stones. Gold-and-silver ornaments cover the figure's chest. Brass lamps and a conch shell sit on the floor in front. Another person in red stands partly visible at the far left edge. a person is not clearly visible.2014-12-05July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a temple-style puja in which a figure seen from behind, wearing a maroon-brown turban, bare shoulders, a dark wrap, a white jasmine garland over the shoulders and gold bangles, reaches forward to adorn a deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a crescent ornament, a gold and red stone-studded necklace and a large floral garland with red, yellow, purple and white blossoms. The deity is surrounded by red and white flower decorations and a gold framework.2018-04-27 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. A smiling woman in a saffron-orange sari with a gold necklace and a flower garland stands at left, raising one hand in greeting. Behind her, a golden deity murti with a crown and an ornate arched backdrop is draped in garlands, flanked by two more garlanded gold statues. A golden kalasha-style vessel and a small garlanded murti sit at the front, with brass oil lamps and a silver lamp stand on either side. Brass lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2015-01-04