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Two priests in white ritual dhotis and cream-gold turbans perform a decorative ritual before a deity murti dressed in a green silk garment and layered jewelled necklaces. The murti is almost entirely covered in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with purple flower strands. A priest on the left, wearing a white jasmine garland and sacred markings on his arms, holds a small object near the murti. A priest on the right, bare-backed with a white cloth draped over one shoulder, lifts a dark cloth canopy above the murti. A green cloth lies beneath the statue with an orange fruit placed in front. The background is a colourful painted arch, and a gold-leaf decorative panel is visible at the left edge.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A metal deity murti of Murugan-like form stands in a fully garlanded alcove framed by bands of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands with a green leaf crest. The murti wears a crown, layered gold and green necklaces, a white sash and a peacock-feather-style ornament, holding a staff-like object. Beneath it sits a green cloth and a yellow fruit offering on a purple cloth base. Two priests in white dhoti-style clothing with gold-bordered shawls and white turbans stand at either side, adorning the murti with garlands; the left priest has white sandal-paste markings on his arms and holds a garland with clasped hands, while the right priest lifts a garland overhead. A painted deity figure with a mustache and red face appears in the background, along with decorative lights and gold-trimmed ornate carvings. No a person candidate is visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a ritual at a temple with a large deity murti dressed in layers of garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and a purple garland, decorated with gold jewellery and a crown. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and white-and-gold turbans stand at the murti; the right priest drapes a garland over its head while the left priest, with white markings on his arms, adjusts a garland with his hands. A large painted figure with a moustache and multiple arms stands behind them, and a gilded throne is at the right edge.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual centred on a decorated deity murti standing in an ornate niche. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces and a green garment, and is framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two priests in white dhotis and cream turbans stand on either side, each holding the ends of an orange and navy silk cloth draped over the murti, as if unveiling or covering it. The priest on the left wears white garlands and bangles; the priest on the right wears white flower garlands, gold necklaces and a gold-bordered dhoti. Brass lamps and a purple cloth lie at the base of the altar, with a peacock motif visible near the figure. Two people are visible, both priests; no candidate matching the described presence appears.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti of Meenakshi-style goddess stands on a green and magenta draped platform before a backdrop of red, yellow and purple flower garlands arranged in arches. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white turbans, one with a sacred ash marking on his forehead, stand on either side, one adjusting garlands and the other looking on. In front, brass trays hold fruit and offerings, and a small flame burns near yellow turmeric-coated blocks. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja setting, with an ornate gold-trimmed shrine behind.2013-04-23