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October 11 2016

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A photograph of a deity murti decorated with dense white and multicoloured flower garlands and a silver crown, set in a dimly lit shrine. A brass oil lamp stands on the left and a lamp-lit altar frames the scene. A standing person in a rust-orange sari with an ornate gold waist ornament faces the murti and holds a silver aarti plate with a lit flame toward the deity, as part of a puja. Only the back of the devotee in a golden sari is visible, plus a partially visible person at the right edge holding the plate, so the count is two people.2016-10-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated with abundant white and red flower garlands, its face and body adorned with jewelled ornaments and a gold crown, draped in an orange-gold silk garment. Brass oil lamps stand at the base and sides of the altar. On the right, a standing priest in an orange-red dhoti and a bare upper body wearing a rudraksha mala raises a lit lamp in aarti toward the murti. The setting is dim, with a maroon curtain and a floral canopy above.2016-10-05October 05 20162016-10-05October 05 20162016-10-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti on an ornate golden throne-like altar draped with orange and red cloth. The murti wears a tall crown, elaborate jewelled garments, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strings, with a trident-like staff beside it. A standing priest on the right, bare-chested with a dhoti in orange and gold, holds a lit camphor aarti lamp up toward the deity, a ritual lamp-waving puja. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand flank the altar, with a brass trident at the far right. Red drapery forms the background.2016-10-10 +1 copiesApril 27 20182018-04-27October 05 20162016-10-05October 05 20162016-10-05A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and blue-and-white beaded floral festoons, with a gold crown and gold necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, all draped with garlands. Golden lions or animal figures sit at the base. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit five-tier oil lamp aloft in aarti. Brass oil lamps and a shimmering gold-and-maroon backdrop frame the scene.2016-10-04Close photo of a priest's hand and forearm holding a metal lamp stand with a lit camphor flame during a Shiva ritual. The priest wears a dark garment and beaded rudraksha-style bracelets. In front, a black Shiva lingam is decorated with red and white flower garlands and a pink rose. Blurred gold ornaments, necklaces and a red cloth fill the background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple-style ritual photograph of a priest performing aarti before two adorned deity murtis. The priest, bare-chested with a reddish-brown dhoti and a saffron-orange shawl over one shoulder, holds a lit oil lamp in his right hand and a bell in his left, and wears glasses. Both murtis are heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red, yellow and green flower garlands, with gold and jewelled ornaments. The murti on the right wears a tall crown and a green and orange silk cloth. Gold arched shrine frames and dark red drapes form the backdrop.2015-04-30December 19 20162016-12-19