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A temple ritual scene in which a priest in a gold turban and white dhoti with a purple-and-gold border anoints a silver-and-gold deity murti with a red-and-white garland. Beside him, a second figure in a green embroidered headdress, with an orange-and-white dhoti and red-and-yellow garlands around the neck, stands with hands folded in the foreground. Behind them stands a larger gold-crowned silver deity murti, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, and to the right a seated gold-crowned deity murti in red silk, wearing jewellery. Ornate gold and silver temple decor frames the scene.

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July 13 20152015-07-13A 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.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with white and yellow garlands and pink flowers. Three gold-and-silver murti figures stand on a green-draped altar: the central figure wears a red crown and ornate silver necklaces, the left figure wears a green-trimmed crown and the right figure wears a gold crown with gold jewellery. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis with red-and-gold borders stand before the altar; one priest holds up a long white flower garland while the other, seated on a gold ornate throne in front, receives it. A brass lamp is visible at the right edge.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18February 02 20162016-02-02October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a Hindu temple wedding ritual honouring deities. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis stand before a gilded altar, one placing a garland over a shrine figure. The central deity murti wears a red crown, a white and gold necklace and red and white garlands, while a second murti on the right wears a gold crown, a blue-and-gold necklace and a yellow garland. A green cloth covers the platform, with brass lamps and ornate gold panels around it. This appears to be a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam-style marriage ceremony, with garland exchange and abhishekam-style decoration of the murtis. No a person is visibly present.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple-style ritual before a golden deity murti group decorated with yellow, white and magenta garlands and jewelled ornaments. A bare-chested priest in a green and gold turban and white dhoti stands at left, placing a flower garland over the head of a second person in a dark garment at lower right. Two smaller murtis flank the central figure, which wears a red crown and white jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with a carved golden throne in the foreground.2015-10-18A priest with a bare back and golden head ornament stands before two gold-faced deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, decorated with yellow and red garlands. He wears a white dhoti with a purple-gold bordered cloth and holds a green-and-gold drape and a thread, adjusting the cloth around the figures. The left murti wears a red and gold garment and a red headdress; the right murti wears a crown, red-and-gold dress and layered gold necklaces. A gold ornate backdrop frames the scene.2015-07-13A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity shrine decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta. Three gilded metal murti figures sit on a green draped platform, including a central deity wearing a white and gold ornament and two figures with red and gold crowns. In the foreground, two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform the ritual; the priest on the left wears a green and gold turban and the one on the right wears a gold turban and holds a garland. Gold ornamented lamp stands flank the scene and a gilded ornamental plate sits in the lower foreground.2015-10-18Ceremonial scene at a temple-style festival: two processional deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are seated on a green-draped platform framed by marigold and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, red and white silk draping, a large jewelled necklace and gold arm ornaments. A priest in a bare-chested state with white dhoti and gold-embroidered shawl leans in and touches the central murti's face. Beside him a second attendant bends forward, wearing a purple wrap and garland. The flanking murti wears a green silk sari, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and an ornate gold crown. Gold metal panels and green fabric make up the backdrop. No person is identifiable as a person by the visible cues here.2015-10-18A temple ritual photograph before a golden-framed shrine where three deity murtis are decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure wears a crown, white silk and a jewelled necklace, while the flanking figures wear crowns and gold ornaments. Two priests stand before the shrine: the left priest is bare-chested in a gold-bordered cloth with a green-and-gold headpiece and gold armbands, holding a garland; the right priest wears a gold turban, a dark brown-and-gold cloth and white dhoti, holding flower garlands. Green silk drapes the altar and a brass lamp stands at the right edge, consistent with a deity garlanding or puja.2015-10-18