Götzenpriester neben seinem Götzen und seinen Opfergeräten vor dem Tempel in Udapi Priest of a deity alongside his deity and the equipment he needs to make sacrifices, in front of the temple in Udipi
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Format information questionable. Note: "Götzenpriester (Konkani) neben seinen Götzen u. seinen Opfergeräten mit Öllämpchen auf einem Teller - vor dem Tempel in Udapi. Kokosnuss, Götze, Kokosnuss. Leuchter, Wassergefäss, Ölgefäss." (C-30-0,1). Note translation: "Priest of a deity (Konkani) alongside his deity and equipment for carrying through sacrifices with [a?] little oil lamp[s] on a plate - in front of a temple in Udipi. Coconuts, candle stands, a jar for water, a jar for oil." (C-30-0,1).
Adornment Altar Bench Caste Ceremonial scene Coconut Deity, representation of Hinduism Lamp Men's wear Metalwork Priest m Sacral object Symbol Textile Timber-frame construction Vessel
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