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A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a temple-like hall with an ornate gold arch behind. A figure with long hair, a red-brown garment, a neck garland of red and white flowers, and a tilak on the forehead stands on a raised platform, holding a brass plate and smiling toward two gold-coloured metal statues in the foreground. The statues are dressed in orange-red and gold garments with heavy gold necklaces, and the seated figure wears an orange turban. Large garlands of red, yellow and green flowers surround the platform. At the lower left, a bald man with white forehead markings and an arm extended toward the platform appears to be assisting. A brass vessel sits at the bottom of the frame.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22December 18 20112011-12-18July 22 20132013-07-22A temple worship scene at a gold-framed shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A long-haired man in a maroon dhoti and maroon shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, holds a brass plate or vessel while performing worship before two deity murtis. A bald attendant in an orange robe stands at left, pouring or offering from a vessel. The central murti is in gold with an orange turban and crown, and the right murti wears a pink and gold sari with ornate jewellery and a jewelled crown. A kalasha-style vessel stands at the base amid flowers.2011-12-15A photograph of a festival procession at a temple setting. A woman in a rust-brown blouse and dhoti-style wrap stands with her back to the camera on a flower-decorated platform, holding a brass tray with her arm extended toward a hand reaching up to receive it. Beside her, two gold-coloured deity murti are seated on a throne, one wearing a red and gold crown with a trident-like staff and layered jewelled necklaces, the other in a gold headdress with large earrings. The seat is wrapped in garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the base.2013-07-22A photograph of a ritual before a golden deity murti group. In the foreground, a person in orange saffron robes with long dark hair, seen from behind, leans forward toward the statues while holding a brass tray with small cups and offerings. Behind them, two golden murti figures sit in front of a garlanded arch decorated with white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. The central figure wears a mustard-yellow turban, a red garment with a jewelled gold necklace and a red-and-gold crown ornament. The right figure wears a turquoise embroidered robe, a pink shawl and pearl necklaces. A brass plate with flower garlands sits at the bottom edge. Ornate gold carved frame surrounds the scene.2009-12-25December 22 20102010-12-22January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a ritual at a richly decorated shrine. A man with long, loose dark hair wears a red sannyasi-style wrap and several beaded necklaces, and bends forward to touch the feet of a golden-faced deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red garment, a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece and heavy jewelled necklaces. Beside it stands a second golden murti in red clothing with a decorated crown. A priest in orange robes on the left holds up a golden plate. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers and green leaves frame the throne, and red drapes hang behind the scene. This is a padapuja-style offering. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, a red wrap, and ceremonial beaded necklaces.2010-12-22January 13 20152015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies