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October 19 2017

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti inside a temple, framed by thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves with red and white floral pieces. The murti wears a deep maroon garland and a jewelled necklace. Behind it stands a large gleaming gold kalasha on a golden base. A small brass lamp and a brass vessel sit on white-draped platforms in front. At the right edge a partly visible person in orange robes holds a bunch of flowers, and a figure in a turquoise cloth kneels at the left. The setting is dim and ceremonial.2009-06-09March 03 20112011-03-03Close view of a temple shrine during a ritual, dominated by two lit brass oil lamps in the foreground, one with a small figurine on its stem, with bright flames. Behind them, a deity murti or garlanded figure is decorated with yellow marigold garlands with red accents, gold ornaments and a maroon cloth. Gold and red fabrics and a bright, glittering backdrop fill the scene. No people are clearly visible.2017-01-08Close photo of a ritual in progress. A priest's hand holds a lit oil lamp with a flame, beside a cluster of jasmine and marigold garlands mixed with red flowers and dried grass stalks. The priest wears gold-bead necklaces and bangles, with a red and gold cloth draped over the shoulder. In the foreground, the shoulder and head of another person are partly visible. The background shows red and gold textiles. The scene suggests a puja with garlands and an oil lamp.2015-10-18A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26December 24 20092009-12-24May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26A photograph, rotated sideways, of a richly decorated ritual object heaped with garlands of marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves, with pink petals scattered across it. A golden ornamented plate or vessel sits at the right, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is at the upper left beside coconut halves, fruits and a small sacred thread. No people are visible in the scene; the image shows only the floral-adorned object and offerings.2016-06-19A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, framed by a dense arch of marigold and white jasmine garlands in yellow, red, green and white, with a red cloth canopy above. A brass lamp with lit wicks and yellow flowers sits in the foreground, and a brass kalasha-style vessel is partly visible at right. No people are visible in the frame, and the setting suggests a temple puja or abhishekam.2018-04-14Close view of a ritual being performed beside a large garland of white and yellow flowers with red blossoms, threaded with dried grass stalks. A priest in a gold-bordered orange-red shawl and white garment holds a silver oil lamp with a lit flame and offering items, wearing a beaded necklace of gold-toned and dark beads and a bangle. Only his hands, shoulder and torso are visible, with a blurred foreground figure. Behind the garland is an ornate golden-bordered cloth and a red and purple patterned backdrop.2015-10-18