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Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity statues seated under an ornate golden arch, one with a crown and necklaces, the other in a bronze-coloured sari with silver jewellery. A priest in an orange robe kneels on the left, pouring or offering from a small vessel onto a golden kalasha-like object at the centre, which is draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Brass oil lamps, a small metal pedestal and offering bowls sit on the platform. A man in red cloth sits at the right edge. Trees are visible behind the shrine.

October 27 2008

A photograph of a temple shrine with a granite archway and gold-framed doorways. Inside, two large deity murtis stand behind a central figure of a deity whose face is covered by a golden helmet-like crown, draped in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. A priest in orange robes sits in the foreground pouring from a small vessel as part of an abhishekam, while another priest in a red cloth sits to the right with a bronze lamp nearby. Orange ceremonial flags on poles frame the scene, and a yellow cord runs across the top of the archway.

July 21 2010

A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a carved stone ceiling and red curtains, showing a large golden-tinted statue pair of a male deity with a red turban, trident and multiple necklaces, seated beside a female figure in a golden-orange blouse, green and blue skirt and tall crown, both draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a white-draped seat holds an orange-capped figure garlanded with white and orange flowers, with brass lamps and kalasha vessels on a platform. On the left, a seated person in an orange robe with long dark hair faces the murtis.

A temple shrine scene with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne, adorned with gold jewelry, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Below, a white marble figure of a seated sage in orange robes sits before the shrine. A man in orange clothing with white ash markings on his arms sits cross-legged at left beside a basket of flowers. At right, a gold palanquin-style stand is piled with red and white flowers while an attendant's arm reaches in. Brass oil lamps, fruit offerings and brass vessels fill the shrine platform, consistent with abhishekam and puja.

Photograph of a temple abhishekam scene before a golden shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body sits at left, seated on the floor and working at a tray of marigold flowers and fruit. Behind him, a large stone-like murti of a deity with a trident and crown, and a consort figure in a magenta and green sari, are decorated with yellow and red garlands. Below, a small seated figure in white and orange is partly visible. At right, a smaller shrine figure is covered in white and red flowers, and brass lamps stand at the edges. Coconuts and a brass tray sit at the base.

A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with white sacred ash marks on his arms performs puja in a gilded temple shrine. Behind him, two large golden deity murtis sit under an ornate arch: the figure on the left wears a red turban, yellow garments and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a magenta and green sari. Yellow and red flower garlands drape the shrine. In front, a white and orange sculpted figure in a gold-banded throne is decorated with green leaves and a red and gold cloth. Brass vessels, fruit and scattered petals fill the foreground, and an oil lamp stands at the left edge.

A devotee in orange robes bends forward at a temple shrine, placing both hands on a red and gold ritual object on top of a golden pot. Behind them, a large statue of a crowned, bearded deity figure in red and orange garments and layered red and gold jewellery sits beside a female figure in red, under a golden arched frame. The statue is garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. In front, a white seated figure in orange robes and a red turban with a rudraksha-style mala is surrounded by red and white flower garlands, brass lamps, a copper kalasha, bowls of white and yellow flowers, and a brass bowl on the stone floor. A painted demon-like face mask stands at left.

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A photograph of a Vilakku Pooja at a temple shrine at dusk. A young priest in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl sits at left, holding a lit oil lamp in a brass stand toward the deities. Behind him, a pair of metal deity murtis wearing crowns and ornate jewellery sit under heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and pink, red and green flowers, framed by arches of garlands. Small brass lamps, a silver kalasha-like vessel and flower offerings stand on the platform. Stone pillars and red curtains frame the scene.

A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated priest in an orange saffron robe performing abhishekam, pouring or offering to a central murti. Two large deity statues stand behind, a male figure in yellow with an orange turban and crown holding a trident and drum, and a female figure in a magenta sari with a black-and-white crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figures, with gilded arch framing and brass lamps flanking the shrine. A small seated murti sits in front, with fruits, flowers and offering plates on the stone platform. The priest's face is not visible enough to confirm identity.

Photograph of a shrine with a murti pair of a male deity and a female deity seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch, adorned with layered garlands in yellow, magenta, purple and white. The male figure wears an orange turban, a multi-strand beaded necklace and a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a magenta sari and gold jewellery. A kalasha-style vessel with a flowered base stands in front. A person in a sleeveless orange top and orange skirt, back to the camera, offers a lamp or item toward the deities. Garlands and carved stone surround the scene.