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A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped platform beneath a gold arched backdrop. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left and centre. The centre figure, with long dark hair and an orange garment draped over the shoulders, reaches toward the murti's head. The left figure, with long dark hair and a plain orange robe, holds a silver tray aloft. The murti wears a tall crown, gold ornaments and a large yellow and purple flower garland, and a tall gold lamp stands at right against a red cloth. A green-bordered cloth hangs from the platform edge.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden-arched shrine. A woman in orange robes with a red flower garland in her hair pours or offers liquid from a golden bowl onto the head of a deity murti. The murti is metallic with a tall crown, rudraksha and ornate necklaces, and its garments are orange, with a large floral garland of yellow, white and red blossoms draped over it. A young man in an orange cloth stands at left holding a golden vessel. Behind them is an ornate gold arch and a orange draped backdrop, with carved stone walls.2012-01-01A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arched frame. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one holds a silver plate, the other, with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, stands on a white platform. Before them is a golden deity murti, a seated couple form with a crown, garlands of white and orange flowers, and a green-and-red silk sash. A gold linga with garlands and a large gold abhishekam vessel sit in front, a blue-clad small deity figure lies at the base, and a golden lamp stands at right. Petals are scattered on the floor.2010-02-12A photograph of a ritual at a temple, with a golden-framed shrine behind. A deity murti seated on a purple cushioned throne is dressed in orange silk and jewellery, with a face decorated with a crown and gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers wrap the throne. A standing sannyasi in saffron/orange robes raises his arm and scatters petals or flowers over the murti. To the left, a priest in orange dhoti and shawl with gold chains holds a golden tray with a red cloth, while another man in white stands beside him. Yellow petals fall in the air.2010-12-27December 30 20092009-12-30February 09 20122012-02-09November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin-draped pedestal under a gilded arch in an open temple pavilion. The murti is adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a golden crown. Two men in saffron-orange robes are at the shrine: one standing behind the murti with his long dark hair flowing, reaching toward its face with an object in hand; the other, at left, kneels and holds a silver offering bowl up toward the figure. A green-and-gold bordered cloth hangs over the kneeling man's shoulder. A golden oil lamp stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a temple abhishekam or puja.2010-02-12Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand at a golden shrine performing a ritual before a pair of deity murtis draped in red and gold garments and yellow and purple marigold garlands. The left priest holds a silver tray of offerings while the right priest reaches toward a tall brass kalasha and a silver vessel placed on the shrine. A small blue-clad figure and brass pots, lamps and offering bowls sit in the foreground, and an ornate golden arch frames the scene. The priests have long dark hair and wear orange cloth over their shoulders with red borders; neither is identified as a person, and their appearance is not distinctive enough to establish that. The setting is an open temple pavilion with trees beyond.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at the center pouring liquid from a vessel onto a tall gold-coated shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base, while a second saffron-robed attendant reaches in beside him. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes stands holding a flat tray. Brass oil lamps line the sides of the shrine. The central figure's clothes and posture are not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A standing figure in a yellow dhoti-style wrap and long dark hair stands on a raised platform, pouring or touching sacred water to the head of a seated golden deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a yellow sari-like dress, ornate jewelry and garlands, and holds a trident. Behind it is a gilded arch with a deep red cloth backdrop. A second attendant in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at left, holding a silver plate with offerings. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red marigold flowers hang on both sides of the shrine.2010-12-23A golden-bodied deity murti seated on a purple cloth draped throne, dressed in orange silk with a gold crown, silver jewellery and a large garland of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms with a trident beside it. Two men in saffron-orange robes attend it: one stands at left holding a golden tray and a small gold lamp, bare-chested with a gold necklace and bangles, while a second man in the centre bends forward in orange cloth with a shaved head, making an offering at the deity's feet. The setting is a temple interior with a gold-framed arch and a red wall backdrop.2010-12-27December 30 20092009-12-30