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A photograph of a large golden-bronze deity murti seated on a throne-like peetha, dressed in red and orange silk with gold jewellery and a crown, with a long garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves draped across the frame. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red wrap and gold bangles, stands beside the murti, reaching toward it with one arm extended. At the left edge, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold necklace holds a brass plate near the figure. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a white-draped surface, and an ornate gilded arch frames the scene in a temple setting.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam or decoration ritual before a seated deity murti of a goddess, covered in red and orange silk and ornate silver-gold jewellery. A woman in a red-orange sari stands on a raised platform, touching the statue's face with one hand. Marigold and yellow-green garlands hang along the throne on both sides. At left a man in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, holds a plate with offerings. An ornate gilded arch frames the shrine and a brass oil lamp stands in front.2010-12-28A golden murti of a seated goddess with a crown and orange-red sari with yellow lower garment, wearing jewelry and bangles, sits on an ornate peetha decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A person in an orange-red garment stands behind the murti, reaching toward it and holding it, while a man in white dhoti and a gold necklace on the left holds a vessel toward the murti. A brass lamp stand stands in the foreground beside the murti, and an ornate gold-framed arch surrounds the shrine.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden deity murti seated on a throne draped in orange and yellow cloth, adorned with silver ornaments and a crown. A standing man in an orange-red robe with long dark hair reaches out to touch the murti's face, and an attendant in white dhoti and a gold necklace on the left holds a metal tray with offerings. Long garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers hang on both sides of the throne, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beneath a carved gold arch. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or padapuja at a temple setting.2010-12-28A long-haired man in orange robes and a red rudraksha mala stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the crowned golden head of a large seated deity murti in orange silk draped with white garments. He holds a golden plate in his other hand. The murti is decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands and gold armlets, and a golden tray and flower-decorated backdrop surround the scene.2012-01-01December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead performs aarti before a deity murti. He wears an orange saffron garment, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds a lit oil lamp with a flame in one hand and a bell in the other. The murti, dressed in orange with a jeweled crown, is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, gold hands and ornaments, and a backdrop of colourful garlands and green drapery. The appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies to the man performing the aarti, based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 23 20102010-12-23December 18 20112011-12-18A temple scene with a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown dhoti and upper cloth bending forward to adorn a deity murti with a tall, multicoloured garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The deity is a gold-coloured figure in a red and gold garment with a golden crown, decorated with flower garlands. A gold kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp stand in the foreground. A second attendant in reddish clothing with a bead necklace stands behind on the left, and a tray is visible. The man appears to be a priest or devotee performing an offering, with the garlands and lamp.2016-12-14November 29 20112011-11-29