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Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis with bare upper bodies and sandalwood markings stand before a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, shown in a green silk sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a garland of white flowers. The murti sits beneath a gilded arch framed by red and white garlands and a green cloth canopy. The priest on the left wears a green turban and the priest on the right an orange turban, both with long hair, and they hold their hands toward the murti in worship. In the foreground is a fire pit with a flame, a brass railing, bananas, oranges and marigold garlands. A man with a turban and beard appears at the lower left edge.2018-04-27A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, decorated with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with red trim and a jewelled necklace. Two flanking figures with similar golden faces and tall ornate headdresses sit on either side. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare upper bodies stand in front, one lifting and arranging a red-and-white draped cloth over the deity, the other handling the garlanded ornaments. Ornate gilt metal panels and oil lamps frame the altar.2015-10-18A photograph of a festival procession image of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi, a deity murti of a seated couple decked in gold crowns, heavy jewellery and garlands, set in a flower-covered shrine with gold arch and green backdrop. Two young men flank the central figure, each holding a white cloth over the murti; the left attendant wears a green turban and orange-red dhoti, the right wears an orange turban and gold waist ornament. Both have white ash markings on their arms and garlands of white jasmine. Another murti appears behind on the right. Two physical people are visible.2018-04-27Temple-style puja before a deity murti set in an ornate gilded arch decorated with colourful garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The central figure wears a crown, heavy gold jewellery and a green and gold sari-like garment, flanked by two smaller murtis in red and gold. At left, a priest in orange cloth with a bare upper body and long shawl sprinkles liquid or incense toward the deities. At lower right, another attendant in an orange garment bends over brass vessels and offerings on a green leaf-covered ledge.2018-04-25 +1 copiesMay 02 20122012-05-02April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 21 20132013-04-21 +1 copiesTemple night ritual before a large decorated deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The central figures are adorned with silver crowns, gold jewellery and thick garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A figure in an orange sari stands atop the shrine platform. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left, one holding a brass plate of offerings and the other a ceremonial vessel. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and a kalasha-like vessel sit on the floor, with a yellow cloth draped over the platform. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. The image is a photograph taken from the pilgrimage-style festival in a temple setting.2011-11-29October 18 20152015-10-18November 24 20172017-11-24A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a decorated hall with green and red drapes and a canopy. Two deity murtis, a male and a female form, sit side by side on a green-covered seat, adorned with heavy yellow and white flower garlands, gold jewellery and red crowns. A man in saffron/orange robes with a tilak and a long white beard stands at left, hands together, facing the deities. Behind him, a man in a red turban and saffron shawl wears a long garland and gold necklace, and a third man in red-and-white robes stands at far left. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a brass lamp stand and offering tray sit in front of the seat. Several people are visible in the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated shrine with two deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, jeweled necklaces and crowns. A devotee in a rust-red turban and orange-red dhoti stands at left, seen from behind, hands clasped in prayer. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and gilded arched panels frame the scene. The statues are not people; one visible person stands in the scene.2015-10-18