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Photograph of a temple-style ceremony with two richly decorated deity murtis seated on golden-framed thrones heavy with marigold and rose garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari. Two men in red and pink dhotis hold a canopy of blue and gold cloth over the murti. A third man in an orange turban stands to the right, and a seated priest in a dark red cloth with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks sits at lower left beside an oil lamp. A purple-draped murti sits at left. Background is a gold arch with green drapery.

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December 25 20132013-12-25Ceremonial scene before an ornate gold-framed throne-style arch draped in green fabric. Two large deity murtis, one on the left wearing a pink and purple skirt, a jeweled crown and pearl necklaces, and one at centre with a crown and beaded garlands, are heavily decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In the foreground a man in a red dhoti and white upper cloth with a white cloth on his head stands among other ritual participants; a shaved-headed man with white tilak marks kneels nearby, and a woman in a red blouse is partly visible at left. The setting suggests a puja or padapuja with garlanded images.2013-12-25December 27 20162016-12-27A ceremonial stage scene with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arched canopy. Three seated deity murtis, a central figure flanked by two consorts, are decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers and wear crowns and gold jewellery. Standing beside them on the left and right are attendants in red and orange clothing with flower garlands, and a third seated deity murti appears at far right in pink and gold garments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange and saffron robes sits on the floor with white ash markings, beside brass vessels, a silver bowl, marigold flowers, green leaves and a pile of dried sticks on a brick base.2013-12-25A wedding-style ceremony at a temple stage before a golden arched backdrop with green drapery. Two seated deity murti figures, one crowned and bejewelled in red and gold, are garlanded in yellow, white and purple flowers. A standing priest in a red dhoti and gold-trimmed pink shawl holds a saffron-and-gold cloth over the figures, while another priest in a white turban and red dhoti assists. On the left a shaved-headed man in orange and red robes with rudraksha beads stands near a small brick fire pit with a flame, a silver bowl and offerings. A woman in orange sits at lower right.2013-12-25A ritual photograph of a wedding-style abhishekam at a temple stage with a gold arch and green drapery. Two priests in saffron and rust-red dhotis stand at the left and right, the left priest pouring water from a silver vessel and the right raising a yellow item. Two priests wear orange and red garments, one with an orange turban and one bare-chested with a gold waistband. Behind them, two ceremonial figures in gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and red-and-gold garments sit on a red draped platform, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower malas. A small fire burns at the lower left beside a silver bowl and offerings.2013-12-25A temple-style ceremonial stage shows three decorated murti figures seated on a crimson-draped throne under a gold arched canopy with green brocade backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-gold cloth, a gold crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a gold vessel; the figures on either side wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and red-and-gold garments, with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers draped across the throne. Two standing male attendants flank the throne: the one on the left wears white headwear, a red garland and red dhoti, while the one on the right wears an orange turban, a multi-colour garland and pink-red clothing. A silver bowl sits in the lower left foreground. The attendants and the figures are visible; these are deity murti and ceremonial attendants rather than the page's a person.2013-12-25A photograph of a temple shrine interior at night. A figure in an orange-red garment stands at the back of an ornate golden structure, reaching toward an orange-clad seated deity murti adorned with a crown and fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two bare-chested priests in red-orange dhotis stand at the left, one holding a pot. A smaller standing deity murti in a golden arch with a green backdrop, wearing a garland, is at the right. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands near the shrine.2016-12-27Ritual abhishekam scene at a temple shrine before a green and gold draped backdrop. Two silver-finished deity murtis, seated side by side on a deep maroon cloth platform, are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold crowns. Three priests attend them: a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti with white ash markings on his arms, a priest in a red cloth with a white turban pouring from a vessel, and a priest in a rose-pink dhoti and gold-trimmed cloth lifting a golden kalasha toward the central murti. A small flame burns in front of a brass bowl of flower offerings, with brass pots at the lower left. Smoke rises around them. Shrine-based homa or puja with abhishekam.2013-12-25A temple wedding-style ritual on a decorated stage before a golden arch and green drape. Two large deity murti figures, one with a gold crown and red-and-gold attire and the other in red and cream, sit on a red cloth-draped platform framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Several priests stand before them: a bare-chested priest in orange-brown dhoti with white body markings at left, a priest in red garment at centre-left, and a priest in pink-red dhoti with gold border and orange turban at right, handling the figures and garments. A small fire burns in a brick pit in the foreground beside brass vessels, banana leaves, flowers and sticks, indicating a homa-style offering. A seated attendant in orange robe sits at lower right, facing the altar.2013-12-25A ceremonial wedding display in a hall with a dark red curtain. Several deity murtis of a divine couple are seated on ornate gold thrones, heavily garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, wearing gold crowns and jewellery, with a murti of a standing deity on the far right holding a spear. Beside the murtis, a man in an orange turban, white-and-saffron dhoti and bare chest stands and wears a garland, along with a few garlanded people in pink and red sitting near the thrones. Fruits, a plate of sweets, and a silver tray with betel leaves lie on the floor in front, with scattered petals on the white floor.2013-12-25A temple ritual photograph centred on two golden metal murtis seated on a red-draped platform, dressed in orange and red silk with heavy white and silver necklaces and ornate crowns, decorated with yellow marigold and red and white flower garlands. Two priests in red and pink dhoti-style robes stand on either side; the left priest in a cream turban raises a small golden vessel while white smoke or incense rises across the lower left. The right priest in an orange turban has a hand raised near the murti. A green and gold draped canopy frames the scene.2013-12-25