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A photograph of a gilded seated deity murti at a temple, dressed with a red turban, ornate gold armour, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a staff and raised hand. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white flower garland on his head stands at left, touching the forehead of the murti with his hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands frame the murti, which sits on a maroon satin cloth beside a silver ritual vessel with a bird-shaped spout. The stone arch behind is gilded.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A long-haired figure in orange robes stands at the upper left, reaching toward the head of a golden murti of a seated deity crowned with a tall gold crown and draped in a red skirt and green-and-gold borders. Next to them a gold-panelled arched frame surrounds a second seated murti wearing a red-and-gold garment and a floral garland. In front, a golden linga-shaped object is wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands, with a green-edged orange cloth draped over it. Below, a silver-white garlanded idol in blue silk sits beside a gold pot and a silver tray held by another orange-robed person at the left edge. The scene suggests abhishekam and puja at a temple shrine.2010-02-12Temple abhishekam at a shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated behind a tall golden lingam on a dark stone base. A figure in orange robes with a hood pours liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam while another assistant in orange holds a plate of offerings. Marigold and yellow-red flower garlands frame the arch behind the murtis, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A bearded man in orange at left holds a brass pot.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a multicoloured garland backdrop of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti on the right wears a jewelled crown, rich ornamental necklaces and a gold armlet; the one on the left wears an orange-and-gold turban and gold necklaces. A woman in an orange sari with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead pours liquid from a brass vessel toward the murtis, and another person's arm with white markings holds a small brass bowl beside her. A lit oil lamp flame glows at the right edge.2015-01-13A young man with long dark hair and a white garland of flowers around his neck, wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, reaches out to touch the forehead of a gilded deity murti seated on a maroon satin-draped throne. The golden murti wears an ornate crown, a red headcloth, layered jewelled necklaces and a black beaded mala, while one hand holds a staff. The murti is surrounded by yellow, purple and magenta marigold garlands and an elaborate gold arch. At the left edge a tray of green fruit and flower garlands is visible, and at the right a silver lamp stand with a bird motif stands near the murti. The scene appears to be a temple worship moment at an altar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA ritual abhishekam scene before a pair of gold-colored murti of a divine couple seated on a throne-like altar, surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in an orange-red garment with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a silver vessel and pouring or raising it toward the seated figures, with his arm extended over the crowned figure's head. Another hand holding a silver vessel appears at the lower left, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the right edge. The arched gold ornamental frame and stone ceiling form the backdrop.2015-01-13January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red turban and a crown, the other with a jewelled crown and ornate gold armour. A man in orange ochre robes stands in the foreground pouring liquid from a bowl onto a dark stone lingam set before the murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, also in orange robes, stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps line the shrine, and small offerings sit on a stone plinth below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12December 23 20102010-12-23A temple abhishekam scene before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. In the foreground, a figure in full orange robes with a head covering stands at left, extending a silver tray or plate toward the sacred offering at the base of a golden lingam. Beside him, a bald man in orange clothing with a tilak on his forehead stands and watches. At far left, a bearded man in orange robes holds a small bell. Brass oil lamps stand at right and a small figure sits at the bottom edge near the base.2010-01-02 +1 copies