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January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with dense multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and white, framing gold-toned deity murti and a central golden kalasha-style vessel draped in garlands. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at the centre, raising a hand toward the murti while two attendant priests in saffron-orange dhotis, one shaved-headed and bare-chested with white sacred markings, hold a silver bowl, a plate and a vessel. Brass oil lamps stand at the left and right edges. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja in progress.2015-01-04May 25 20132013-05-25A temple puja scene where a priest in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with gold bangles, raises a lit camphor flame in a brass arati lamp with one hand while ringing a handheld brass bell with the other. Behind the flame, a large deity murti with a gold crown and gold jewellery is adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Adjacent to it, a second statue wears a red and gold shawl and a rose-coloured garland. Fresh flower garlands drape the central golden metal sanctum object, and a gold deity figure with its hands in anjali sits on a gilded throne-like seat. The setting is a pillared stone hall with wooden lattice windows.2015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white draped around a gilded deity murti pair, a crowned male figure with a trident-like staff and a female figure with a crown. In front, a woman in an orange sari draped over the shoulder performs a puja at a silver and gold kalasha-like vessel and a lingam-shaped offering adorned with white and purple garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Three men in white and saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders, bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas and vibhuti-marked bodies, assist with leaves and offerings. Image shows a temple abhishekam or puja setting with a golden arch above.2015-01-04A temple ritual before a golden deity shrine. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a red-and-white garland stands centre, smiling, touching a gold plate held by a younger saffron-robed assistant on the left wearing a gold-beaded necklace. Behind them, a golden lingam-like object is draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, and two larger deity statues in orange and gold garments stand on the right, one wearing a crown and holding a sacred item. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands frame the scene under an ornate carved stone arch. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, in a role of officiating priest in the ritual.2012-01-01January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, framing a golden deity murti and two smaller figures seated on a raised platform. In front, a woman in an orange-red sari with gold border stands with arms raised offering flowers or garlands toward the shrine. To the left, a young man in an orange-brown dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a small brass bowl, while a bald man in white clothes stands behind him. A tall brass lamp stand with oil lamps stands in the foreground, and a garlanded figure stands at the right edge with hands folded.2015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with a dense garland arch in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Golden deity murti of a seated divine couple wear gold crowns and jewellery in front of a mirrored backdrop. A priest in orange-brown dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body pours or offers something at a silver lamp stand with lit wicks, while a second priest in a saffron-orange cloth stands at left holding a tray. Garlanded attendant statues flank the shrine, and a brass lamp stand sits at lower right.2015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04April 14 20132013-04-14