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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white tripundra marks on his arms and chest and a rudraksha bracelet, stands at right performing puja before a golden-framed shrine. Seated at centre is a deity murti of Lord Rama with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by Sita and Lakshmana in ornate crowns, all draped in yellow, green, red and white garlands. A golden Hanuman murti sits at the front, hands folded near his face, on a purple brocade pedestal. Red brocade covers the platform, a multicoloured canopy hangs above, and brass bowls, flowers and a lit oil lamp sit at the base. The priest holds a small silver vessel while a flame burns in front of the shrine.2018-03-25November 10 20182018-11-10April 30 20122012-04-30March 26 20132013-03-26January 04 20152015-01-04A shaved-headed priest in orange robes pours liquid from a small vessel over a golden murti of a standing deity with a trident and ornate crown, flanked by two smaller gold figures in maroon garments. Behind them, a gold-framed shrine holds two large painted deity figures in red and gold garments, with a golden seated figure in saffron before a gold kalasha-topped structure garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. Red drapery and brass lamps frame the shrine, and a copper vessel sits on the floor. The scene reads as abhishekam at a temple shrine.2010-11-12June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with bare upper body and white sacred marks on his arm, performs puja before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a striped golden garment, a multi-stone blue and white necklace, and holds ceremonial staffs, seated within a golden arch and red velvet backdrop. A standing female deity figure in red and gold stands to its right. A lit oil lamp burns on the altar, with brass oil lamps in a row along the base and a flower-patterned red and yellow banner beside the shrine.2021-01-19A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A person with long dark hair pulled back stands at left in a rust-orange garment with a gold border and a red garland around the neck, extending the arm to scatter petals or grains over the deities. Two metal deity murtis stand on a red-draped platform, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, blue and gold necklaces, garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, and tall gold crowns. A golden arch with a green backdrop frames the shrine, and a canopy and palm plant appear in the background. A small drum lies at left.2014-11-26November 13 20182018-11-13April 24 20122012-04-24December 29 20182018-12-29