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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a gilded deity murti standing before a shrine. The murti wears a maroon garment, a crown, large earrings, a layered gold necklace and a long garland of white flowers with red blossoms. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and a white head cloth, with a golden-bordered cloth over his shoulder, lifts a copper vessel above the murti's head, pouring. A plate of white flowers sits at the base of the murti, and a golden arch with red and white flower garlands frames the upper background.

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A photograph of a temple ritual. In the foreground on the left, a man with a white head cloth and white dhoti pours liquid from a metal vessel held high above a silver-faced deity murti. The murti wears a maroon garment, layered white flower garlands with red blooms, and ornate silver necklaces and earrings, standing beneath a gold-toned arch decorated with red and white flowers. A silver plate with white flowers sits in front of the murti, and a draped red cloth covers the lower altar. Pink and magenta silk drapes hang on the right side.2025-11-07A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. On the left, a standing priest in white dhoti and white head cloth pours liquid from a metal vessel held high over a silver-faced deity murti. The murti wears a red-maroon garment, layered silver ornaments, a red and gold crown, and a long white and red flower garland. Behind it is a gilded arch decorated with red and white flowers, and a red brocade cloth hangs on the right. A silver tray with white flowers sits in front of the murti.2025-11-07A photograph of a shrine ritual. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a light headwrap raises a metal vessel above a gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears a maroon garment, layered jewellery, a white flower garland and a crown, seated on a dark red cloth-draped platform. Behind it stands a gold pillar and a second figure in pink and red drapery wearing a garland. A small oil lamp burns at the right, with brass vessels, a coconut and marigold flowers in front. No physical person besides the priest is clearly visible.2025-11-07A metal murti of a deity, dressed in a maroon garment with a red and white flower garland, a tall maroon crown, and ornate silver necklaces and earrings, is being bathed by a man in white dhoti with a gold border who raises a copper vessel overhead. Fresh white and red flowers rest at the base of the murti on a tray. Behind it stands a gold-carved arch with a red and white flower garland, a pink silk cloth draped on the right, and a small oil lamp glowing at the lower right. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja. No a person candidate is visible; the person pouring is a priest in white.2025-11-07Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A priest seen from behind, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth, raises a copper vessel over a golden-faced deity murti. The murti wears a maroon garment, layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A gold-framed arch with red and white flower garlands surrounds the shrine, and a red-and-gold textile hangs beside it. A lit oil lamp and brass utensils sit on a tray in the foreground, with fruit and flowers at the lower right. The scene suggests abhishekam or aarti in progress.2025-11-07A metal murti of a deity, its face polished and gold-toned, stands on a flower-covered base in a temple shrine. It wears a red garment, a layered jewelled necklace, and a white and red flower garland, with a red crown. A priest in a white dhoti raises a copper vessel above the murti's head, pouring abhishekam. A gold-coloured arch with floral garlands frames the shrine, and an oil lamp glows at right beside a folded pink cloth.2025-11-07A priest in white dhoti and a tan upper cloth stands at left, raising a silver kalasha over the head of a metal deity murti. The murti is decorated with a red garment, a long white flower garland, a red-and-white garland, ornate gold-toned jewellery and a red crown. A gold-finished staff stands beside the priest, and a red cloth is draped at right. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam in a temple setting.2025-11-07A priest in a rust-red dhoti with a long gold-and-red garland pours water from a conch or vessel over a white-clad deity murti during an abhishekam inside a room with cream walls and a ceiling fan. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron and rudraksha mala, wearing a small mic, stands with hands joined, and another priest in saffron stands at left. A metal deity figure with a tall crown and garland stands at right, and a larger metal figure with a crown, jewelled collar and beaded necklaces is in the foreground. Devotees in white and orange stand in the background. Fresh flowers, a brass plate and a stand hold ritual items on the floor.2014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shirtless priest with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border performing abhishekam with a lamp and offerings toward a large golden-bronze statue of a man wearing a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, a multi-strand garland in red, yellow, white and green, and rust-brown garments. Brass oil lamps with flames, brass vessels and a blue gold-embroidered cloth cover the altar table. A smaller golden statue stands at right beside a placard reading the shrine name. Behind is a richly decorated gold and embroidered arch with peacock-motif banners. The statue is a depiction, not a living person; the only physical person is the priest.A photograph inside a temple shows a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread, performing a ritual before a large golden statue of a richly adorned man. The statue wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and a garland of red, white, green and yellow flowers. The priest is applying a mark to the statue's forehead with his right hand. A small brass bowl, cups and a tray sit on a turquoise embroidered cloth-covered table, and a smaller brass statue of a standing figure with rudraksha beads stands in front. Behind are dark red curtains and a painted pillar. A sign at lower left shows a small photo and printed text.December 22 20132013-12-22A bronze-gold standing deity murti with a tall crown and red-orange shawl, pouring water over it from above; a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth raises a golden vessel (kalasha) to perform abhishekam. Marigold garlands hang at left beside a gold ornamental lamp stand, against deep maroon drapery. Only the priest is a physical person; another partial figure is at the right edge.2025-12-01