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A deity murti of a seated goddess, adorned with gold crown, gold necklaces and garlands of white and orange-yellow flowers, sits on a green cloth-draped dais before a gold-framed backdrop. Two priests in white dhotis flank the murti: one on the left, bare-chested with a green and gold head cloth, raises his arm to hold a red-and-gold sacred thread over the murti's head; another on the right, wearing a gold-trimmed headpiece and garlands, holds the thread with a raised hand. A woman in a blue-and-gold sari stands at the right edge. Ritual wedding-style adornment suggests a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam ceremony.

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October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated on a green-draped throne decorated with gold-toned panels and heavy garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. The central figure wears a gold crown, a white and red garment and layered jewelled necklaces. Two men flank the throne: the man on the left, in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold headpiece, raises a red and gold cloth over the murti, while the man on the right, in a white dhoti and a gold-embroidered turban, holds the murti's side. Lamps glow at the edges. No one is identified as a person in this image.2015-10-18Photograph of a golden processional deity murti seated on a green-draped throne decorated with white, yellow and red garlands. The central figure wears a gold crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red and gold cloth. Two men in white dhotis with garlands stand on either side, one bare-chested holding a thread, the other in a dark turban-style head wrap gesturing toward the image. Gold filigree and mirror-work panels frame the altar, with a second smaller murti visible at right.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A golden deity murti seated on a green-draped throne is decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Two priests stand on either side, bare-chested with white dhotis and gold-coloured head coverings, one lifting an object toward the deity's crown and the other holding a hand near the figure. Gold ornate throne arches frame the scene against a deep red wall, and a second decorated murti sits to the right.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before three decorated deity murtis, each draped with flower garlands and gold jewellery, with a green cloth backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red border and a gold-coloured shawl stands behind a seated figure in a white dhoti, who has a green cap or headwear and bends forward. The standing priest holds up a long garland of white and yellow flowers over the seated figure's head, and a brass lamp stand and ornate gold throne-like seat are visible at the lower left and bottom. Tall brass lamps and gold-framed metalwork decorate the sides of the shrine.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple ritual with a silver-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped platform, adorned with a gold crown, white and red garments, a large jewelled necklace and garlands of white flowers with yellow and red beads. Two priests stand on either side holding up long garlands; one wears a green ornamented headdress and white dhoti, the other a gold-coloured cap, bare upper body and brown-and-white cloth. Ornate gold and silver metalwork frames the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, decorated with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with red trim and a jewelled necklace. Two flanking figures with similar golden faces and tall ornate headdresses sit on either side. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare upper bodies stand in front, one lifting and arranging a red-and-white draped cloth over the deity, the other handling the garlanded ornaments. Ornate gilt metal panels and oil lamps frame the altar.2015-10-18