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Two Priests Before a Shrine of Shrinathji

Two Priests Before a Shrine of Shrinathji

Indian

Two seated priests perform religious rites before a large shrine of Shrinathji, a form of the Hindu god Krishna. Between them is a pedestal with a small idol, either of Shrinathji or Krishna as a child. The priest on the left holds out a bowl, while the one on the right pours liquid onto the idol from a conch shell. Both priests wear long robes, bear facial hair and an earring, and have their long hair tied. On the left is a turbaned figure blowing a conch shell. Rajput Style.

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