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A photograph of a temple procession float decorated with yellow, orange, red and white marigold garlands. Seated on the right is a golden metal murti of a deity pair with a crown and a red turban-like headdress, wearing a pink-red sari-style garment, jewelled necklaces and a trident-like staff in front. A standing man in a pink dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain and bare upper body, raises his hand toward the deity's crown while another person's arm, in orange cloth, holds up a gold tray or plate at left. Overhead is a golden arch. Visible ritual action suggests a pada puja or abhishekam.

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December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a pink-red dhoti and wrap, with a white tilak and a gold necklace, reaches toward the face of a large golden deity murti seated in a pink sari with a crown and a trident. The murti is heavily garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers and wears jewellery and a rudraksha-style necklace. Another person's hands hold a golden plate in the lower left, and a gold-framed arch and ornate garlands frame the scene.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a seated golden metal murti of a deity dressed in pink silk with ornate silver and gold jewellery, a crown and a long pink headcloth, holding a silver trident-like staff. A woman in a pink sari stands behind it, adjusting the crown and garlands, while a hand in orange holds out a gold plate at left. The murti is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration with an arch above.2010-12-26A festival procession scene at a temple entrance: a pair of golden metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are seated on a richly decorated palanquin or ratha draped in red, yellow, orange and white marigold and rose garlands. The male murti wears a red turban and ornate gold crown, the female murti wears a pink sari, layered necklaces and a jeweled crown. A priest in a pink dhoti and pink upper cloth stands behind, reaching up to touch the murtis, while another attendant in orange holds a golden aarti plate toward the figures. Golden carved arch framing the scene.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden metal deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and a trident. The murti wears a bright pink sari and is backed by red and yellow marigold garlands. A man in a pink dhoti-style garment and gold necklace stands behind the deity, touching its head with one hand. In the foreground, a hand holds a gold tray with a gold-rimmed plate, and a garland-decorated silver plate with a gold ritual item rests at the lower left. Only the standing man and partially visible hands are physical people.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl stands behind a seated metal murti of a deity dressed in pink silk, wearing a crown, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and touches its head with his right hand. Behind the murti is a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple marigold and rose strands, with a gold arched frame. At left, a second man in orange robes and gold jewellery holds a gold plate of offerings with fresh garlands. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall, and the murti is being honoured with an abhishekam-style blessing.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor temple procession scene with a standing man in a pink sari-style dhoti draped over one shoulder, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a white forehead tilak, reaching out to touch the forehead of a golden-faced deity murti seated on a pink-and-gold palanquin or ratha. The murti wears a red and gold crown, gold earrings, a pink sari, and layered jewelled necklaces and garlands. Behind it hang bands of yellow, white, red and purple marigold and rose garlands. A trident (trishula) stands beside the murti. At the lower left, hands hold a gold plate or tray near a bundle of yellow flower garlands and offerings. The setting is a covered temple walkway with ornate gold framing above.2010-12-26