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October 06 2011

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. In the foreground, a golden deity murti with a crown and a green garment is being bathed, with water poured from a golden pot held by a figure in a red-orange dhoti-style garment and a bare shoulder. Behind, several women and girls stand in a row: a woman in an orange sari with maroon border on the left, young women in white saris with gold borders, a girl in a white kurta with an orange scarf, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holding a garland. Yellow flowers lie on a gold-edged tray at the base of the murti, and water runs down its green garment onto the stone floor.2011-10-06A temple abhishekam in a courtyard. A shaved-headed priest, bare-chested with a gold-bordered white dhoti and a beaded necklace, pours water from a brass vessel over a green-robed metal deity murti crowned with a tall ornate headdress, standing on a golden pedestal, with a small dark figure beside its base. Another white-clad priest in a gold-bordered dhoti and a long gold-bead garland stands at right, and a red-cloth-wearing attendant in orange stands behind the pedestal. On the left, women in yellow and cream saris with gold borders, one with hands folded, watch from the courtyard, and a man in orange shawl stands near the edge.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06A ritual abhishekam in a courtyard: a bare-chested priest in an orange-red cloth pours water from a golden pot over a bronze deity murti standing on a golden tray, the figure draped in green cloth. Another priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a silver bowl catching the water. Behind them, several women in white saris with gold borders, one in green and gold, and a girl in white stand watching with hands folded. Marigold petals lie on the tray and ground. Sunlight falls across the paved floor, and an orange wall is visible behind.2011-10-06A temple ritual scene in a courtyard with orange-washed walls and carved stone pillars. A bald priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and garland pours water from a brass vessel over a small green-clad deity murti standing on a gold-toned palanquin-style pedestal. A second figure in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stands beside it, and a third man in white with an orange tilak on his head lifts a woven basket of flowers. Two women in saffron sarees and several people in white stand watching at left, and brass lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform at right.2011-10-06December 19 20102010-12-19A temple abhishekam in progress: a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace pours water from a large silver vessel over a golden deity murti in a green sari-like dress. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands holding a silver pot, while another white-clad priest bends forward offering a brass puja plate with a flame. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris watch, and orange pumpkins or fruits are arranged on a stone ledge. A whiteboard and a black board with lettering hang on the orange wall behind. Water splashes over the golden base.2011-10-06A photograph of a temple ritual in a courtyard with orange-painted walls. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with gold bangles and beaded necklaces, raises a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) high with his right hand. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain holds his hands together in prayer before a golden-based pedestal with a green-robed deity murti decorated with yellow flowers. Behind them, a woman in a pink sari and others in white and pale clothing stand with folded hands; a shrine niche with carved stone pillars and marigold offerings lies at right. The scene shows puja and aarti in progress, with a kalasha-style pot and offering plates near the left edge.2011-10-06A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, pours water from a silver vessel over a green-clad deity murti standing on a gold-edged pedestal, a ritual abhishekam. Water spills in a bright stream. Behind him a second priest in white dhoti with gold border stands with hands folded, and a third person in white and gold stands further back near orange curtains. A small brass lamp and a silver bowl sit on a stone ledge at right. Carved stone pillars and an orange-walled temple corridor frame the scene.2011-10-06Women in white and gold-bordered traditional dress pour water from metal vessels over a dark stone lingam at a temple shrine during abhishekam. The foreground woman wears a white saree with golden border and bare feet, leaning forward with a steel pot. Behind her, another woman in similar white attire holds an offering. A figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads stands at the left edge near a white-clad woman. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang around a deity murti dressed in pink and gold. Rose petals lie on the stone floor, and a small brass lamp stand and miniature temple model sit on a wooden stool.2008-12-31April 06 20122012-04-06A photo of a temple ritual at a golden palanquin-style shrine (utsava vigraha setup) with a golden arched canopy carved with lion and floral motifs. Several deity murtis in yellow and orange garments stand on the golden platform, with a small brass deity figure on a wooden stand in the foreground. A person in a green sari with a yellow-gold and marigold garland and a small tray of yellow flowers stands in the foreground, pouring or offering petals. Behind them, white-clad priests with folded hands and a man in orange wrap watch; on the right, a richly decorated deity with garlands and a red and gold cloth. Floor is wet with scattered petals.2011-11-01