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Photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated deity murti, shown as a golden-crowned figure with heavy jewelled ornaments and an orange-red headpiece. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white shawls stand at either side, one bare-chested with a dark red-orange cloth, the other holding a rich multicoloured silk cloth draped over the murti. Garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers frame the figure on a magenta and gold base. A gilded arch and ornate golden pillars surround the shrine, with a pink curtain at right, consistent with an abhishekam or vastram offering.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTemple ritual scene with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti draped in a purple and white cloth. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala stands at left, bending to hold the cloth, while a second priest in white dhoti, white turban and a garland on the right helps drape it. Devotees in the foreground watch from behind. Bright painted backdrop with a figure in a crown behind, saffron tones and garlands visible.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12October 18 20152015-10-18May 12 20132013-05-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded deity shrine with painted turquoise and pink pillars behind it. Two male priests in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and gold-coloured turbans stand on either side, holding up a purple and gold silk cloth draped over the shrine. Both wear white flower garlands. Golden figures of deities are visible beneath the cloth, one with a crown and garlands, and a bright red fabric hangs at the front. Devotees' heads are visible in the lower foreground. The scene appears to be a shrine dressing or unveiling ceremony.2013-05-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12