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December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22Photograph of a decorated temple sanctum with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated on a jewelled throne backdrop, both draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, red and pink flowers. A figure in saffron-orange dress on the left stands near a gold ritual vessel and raises a hand in an offering gesture, while a gold statue of a bearded sage in a rust-coloured turban and rudraksha-style beads stands on the right, also garlanded. The ornate backdrop is decorated with mirrored and jewelled panels. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja arrangement in an Aadheenam hall.2018-12-22December 22 20182018-12-22December 05 20142014-12-05December 22 20182018-12-22A photograph of a temple shrine during ritual worship. Central is a richly decorated deity murti of a seated god and goddess, draped in layered garlands of yellow, white, pink and green flowers and heavy gold and silver jewellery. In front, a standing priest in a dark maroon robe and red head-cloth holds a lamp toward the deities, while a second priest in white on the left holds a tray. On the right, a kneeling priest in a white cap with dark robes tends the altar beside a brass oil lamp, and a lit lamp sits on the floor. Garlands hang along the side of the shrine and small offerings lie on a wooden platform.2014-12-05Temple photograph of a deity shrine heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, white, yellow and green draped around the central murti and pillars. A gold metal deity figure with a crown and elaborate jewellery stands at centre, with a silver-gold ornamented mask-like face and a large gold necklace. On the left, a person in a dark red sari-style garment with gold border and a flower garland stands beside a brass oil lamp and a small ritual tray. Another gold statue to the right wears a garland and blue-green fabric. Watermarked photo credit is omitted. Orange and yellow flowers and a decorated silver bowl are placed in front.2014-12-05July 09 20172017-07-09Golden deity murti pair seated on an ornate throne decorated with jewelled panels, dressed in silver and gold jewellery and layered garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A priest in orange robes at left raises his hand in blessing or offering over a brass vessel and a silver tray. At right, a golden figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a garland of yellow, pink and white flowers, stands beside the throne. Brass and gold ritual objects surround the altar in a temple-like setting.2018-12-22A temple sanctum adorned with yellow and red-white garlands during a puja. In the centre stands a large black linga-shaped object decorated with green leaves and a garland, before a golden throne-like seat holding two gilded deity murtis wearing crowns and jewellery. A priest in a dark red-maroon dhoti and head wrap stands at left extending his hands toward the altar, while a second priest in white and a bald-shaved head is partly visible at far left. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a gilded deity murti with a trident-like staff stands at the right edge, also garlanded.2015-07-31November 18 20152015-11-18