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December 24 2007

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Photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a tricolour-striped garland, standing beside a large gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, ornate jewelled necklaces, a red and teal brocade garment, and yellow and red marigold garlands. The man has long swept-back hair and a red bindi and stands with his hands near the statue's base in a temple hall with stone walls.2007-12-24Close photo of a golden processional deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers, silver jewellery and a teal and red cloth. A priest in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and long dark hair reaches up to touch the murti's head. A brass vessel is visible at the lower left, and a silver arm ornament sits on the murti's upper arm. The setting is a stone temple structure with a purple and gold cloth draped at the right.2007-12-24A photograph taken from below of a large golden metal deity murti, decorated with a black crown, layered garlands of yellow, white, magenta and purple flowers, a green and orange silk garment, and silver jewellery. On the left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and gold headband, with long curly dark hair, reaches up to touch or adjust the murti's raised arm and head. The setting is a stone temple ceiling and pillar.2007-12-25July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a golden metal deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with an orange and gold garment, a green and orange silk skirt, layered flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red, and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A person in an orange sleeveless top, seen from behind with curly dark hair, reaches up toward the murti's arm. Stone architecture and a ceiling beam appear above.2007-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth performing ritual worship on a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban, a black hair bun with a jewelled tiara, a long white and silver necklace, a red and yellow marigold garland, and a teal and gold brocade skirt. The devotee's right hand touches the murti's face while the left hand holds a small brass vessel. Colourful decorations and a lilac cloth backdrop are visible at the edges.2007-12-24January 13 20152015-01-13Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a plinth, decorated with red and yellow garlands and pearl necklaces. Shiva wears a crown, a red-and-white headband and a white dhoti-like cloth; Parvati wears a green and red silk sari and a tall jeweled crown. A figure in an orange-saffron cloth, bare-backed with long hair, pours or applies liquid from a silver vessel onto the deities. Temple architecture with a white stone cornice frames the scene at night.2007-02-16December 11 20112011-12-11January 13 20152015-01-13A priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark shivalingam in a temple shrine. Behind him stand two gold-faced deity murtis, one wearing a tall crown and the other a red and green silk sari, decorated with rudraksha-style beads, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and jewelry. A golden statue of a standing devotee stands at the left edge, and a gold trident-like staff rests against the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam in progress.2011-03-03 +1 copies