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March 27 20162016-03-27Temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate silver arch backdrop with a deep red curtain. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the front, one raising his arm and hand to the crowned metal deity murti at centre, who wears a gold crown, a yellow-and-white garland and multiple gold necklaces. The murti sits on a throne draped in gold brocade, flanked by a second seated deity statue with a dark ornate headdress and beaded necklaces, both surrounded by yellow, red and orange flower garlands. The second priest on the right wears a yellow-orange shawl over his shoulder and gold bracelets. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge beside a silver peetha-style ornament. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene; no living person is seated on the throne.2016-03-27A temple puja before richly decorated deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and white jasmine strands. A bare-chested priest in a green turban stands at center, applying or offering items with both hands toward the murti's ornate golden crown and necklaces. A seated assistant in white lower cloth with a rudraksha-style bead necklace faces the murti in the foreground. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the right, beside a golden peacock-shaped stand and a gilded arched backdrop with a ceremonial emblem. Red drapery and a striped canopy frame the scene.2016-03-27A priest in a temple shrine performs aarti to a decorated deity murti of a goddess, wearing a red and gold saree-style dress, gold jewellery and a tall ornate crown. The murti stands before a gold-faced arch framed with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. The bare-chested priest in an orange-and-saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala holds a brass lamp with a bright flame toward the murti. A second person is partly visible behind him. The scene is in a dimly lit temple sanctum.2012-04-05A temple ritual before a decorated deity murti of a standing figure with gold crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold dhoti, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. In front, several priests in white dhotis with blue and green borders stand bare-chested with white garlands; one wears a green turban, another a gold cloth and pale headwear. The priest at center faces the murti with arms raised. A red curtain and gold arch frame the shrine, and a tray of offerings is held at the right edge.2016-03-27October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene in an indoor hall. On the left, a woman in a red-orange sari with a gold border and a red head wrap stands with her arm extended, holding flower garlands and offerings toward a shrine. Centre stage, a large golden throne-like arch frames a deity murti wearing an orange turban and a white and gold necklace, draped in multicoloured garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a blue-green cloth below. A smaller murti or ceremonial figure sits in front, also garlanded in yellow and red flowers. Brass lamps with oil lamps flank the shrine, and a red-cushioned golden seat stands at right. A partially visible man in saffron clothing is at the far left edge.2015-06-02 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph in a dim sanctum. A woman in a maroon sari with a red-and-orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala stands at left, hands folded in prayer before a lit oil lamp held by a priest in maroon garments. Several other priests in maroon and cream dhotis stand behind. Beside them are large golden deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers, gold jewellery and a red silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps and small offering vessels sit on the floor in front. The scene is an aarti being performed before the deities.2014-12-05March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27