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January 04 20152015-01-04Temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine with deity murtis draped in multicolour garlands of marigold and purple flowers in red, yellow, white and green. Central golden deity murtis wear crowns and jewelled necklaces. A priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands on a raised platform, handing an offering plate. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and gold dhotis with sacred threads and white tilak stand at left, one pouring from a vessel. A woman in orange sari with white and red forehead marks kneels at the lower left. Flanking statues wear garlands, and a small brass lamp stands at the lower right. Green-gold arch surrounds the shrine.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.2015-01-04Photo inside a gold-and-blue temple hall during a padapuja-style offering. Standing devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with gold-yellow shawls and ash marks offer coconut, bananas and fruit on silver plates. Women in orange, maroon and pink saris with white jasmine garlands kneel and offer fruit, and a brass kalasha and oil lamps sit nearby. Gold deity figures with raised arms flank the throne, and tropical fruit and flowers cover the carpeted floor.2013-06-19January 04 20152015-01-04July 31 20152015-07-31A 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.2015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green draped around a golden deity murti pair and arched frames. A standing shaved-headed man in saffron-orange dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a brass vessel while a woman in an orange sari with gold border offers flowers and garlands. Another man in white clothes stands at the left edge, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A tall golden lingam-like pillar with garland sits at centre, and a figure in the right background wears a saffron turban and garlands. Ceremonial puja with offerings at a shrine.2015-01-04June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA 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 20152015-01-04