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December 27 20162016-12-27A temple abhishekam scene at night in a pillared hall. A large golden deity murti with a crown and tripundra is draped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, seated on a golden peetha. Behind it a woman in an orange sari with gold border stands on a raised platform, and a second figure in red sits or stands beside the murti. On the left a priest in red-and-gold dhoti and bare chest holds a plate, with another priest in red dhoti assisting. On the right a smaller deity figure in a green niche is garlanded with red flowers and wears a red cloth. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2013-12-27Photo of a temple shrine with two large golden-faced deity murtis, one wearing a crown and garlands, the other with a tall decorated headdress, seated behind a red-and-orange cloth backdrop. Dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers drape the figures and the platform. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit lamp toward the deities, while a man in an orange cloth stands at left with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels surround the altar, and a small seated figure in front is adorned with flowers.2012-04-30A photograph of a temple shrine interior at night. A figure in an orange-red garment stands at the back of an ornate golden structure, reaching toward an orange-clad seated deity murti adorned with a crown and fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two bare-chested priests in red-orange dhotis stand at the left, one holding a pot. A smaller standing deity murti in a golden arch with a green backdrop, wearing a garland, is at the right. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands near the shrine.2016-12-27Photo of a temple sanctum decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers. A standing priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, hands folded in namaskar, faces two large golden deity murtis with crowns and jewelled necklaces, one with a crown and the other with an ornate headdress, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa stands). A small child-sized murti in white and a red-garlanded figure stand nearby, with a golden arched niche to the right. A second person in orange clothing is partly visible at the left edge, so the scene shows a puja and ritual honouring of the deities. No one is identified as a person by appearance cues.2012-04-30A temple ritual scene in front of a gold-framed altar backdrop with an orange drape. A standing figure in an orange-saffron garment draped over one shoulder, with a long bun and gold bangles, reaches up to place or adjust a decorated golden crown on a large, gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears layered jewellery, a green-and-gold skirt, and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The altar is banked with garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. In the lower left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange sits facing the figure. Ornate gold and jewelled items are arranged in front, including a golden lamp-like stand and a red-and-gold mount.2012-04-30A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden shrine with red drapery and garlanded deity figures. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and shoulder cloth, with white markings on his body, stands at center holding a silver bowl. Behind him, a large golden deity murti and a second deity form, both in garlands of red and white flowers, look over an ornate arched shrine. A younger assistant in orange stands at the left edge. The murti at the front is adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and gold ornaments, and flower garlands drape the altar.2012-04-24December 27 20162016-12-27January 03 20162016-01-03Inside a temple shrine, two saffron-robed priests stand before an elaborate deity sanctum. The bare-chested priest in the centre holds a silver bowl and makes an offering, while a second priest in orange with a rudraksha-style mala stands at left with his hands folded. Behind them, two large deity murtis sit richly garlanded with flower garlands, one in orange turban and gold ornaments, the other in blue and gold with a crown and staff. A small white figure with a green cloth and garlands sits at the base. Tall brass oil lamps and a golden arch frame the scene, with red curtains behind.2012-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam-style ritual. A large deity murti is seated at the center, dressed in orange and pink cloth and heavily garlanded with multicolored flower chains of yellow, orange, white and purple. Gold-framed niches flank the shrine; a smaller standing figure on the right wears green drapery, a red-orange cloth and a garland. On the left, four priests in orange and saffron dhotis, one bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads, stand near a tray of offerings; one holds a plate. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the stone floor.2016-12-27December 31 20082008-12-31