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A 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.

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A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple-style altar before richly decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. In the foreground a man in a green and gold turban kneels with head bowed, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-and-brown cloth on his head raises his hand to place or adjust something on his head. Behind them, silver-faced murtis wear red and gold crowns, jeweled necklaces and green silk. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. The setting suggests a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam-style ritual, though the figures are not clearly identified.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform a ritual before a pair of ornate deity murtis of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar, richly adorned with jewellery, crowns and white and yellow flower garlands. The priest at left, wearing a green embroidered turban, has his head bowed while another priest in a gold-coloured turban raises flower garlands toward the deities. Behind them stands a gold-framed altar and a bright green canopy with red drapes. The scene appears to be a wedding-style deity ceremony, marked by garlands, bejewelled murtis and ornate gold decoration.2015-10-18A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two shirtless priests in white dhotis performing a ritual at a decorated altar. One priest raises his arms to hold or adjust a flower garland over the deity murti; the other stands behind with hands joined near the deity. Three metal deity murtis stand in the centre, adorned with thick garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and green and red silk drapes. Golden ceremonial lamps and an ornate gold-framed canopy frame the scene. Kumkum-red and yellow marigold garlands hang across the altar.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.2015-10-18A 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.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before silver and gold deity murtis of a goddess and god adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, crowns, jewelled necklaces and a green silk backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon and gold border reaches up and places his hands on the deity's garlands, with a gold-framed ornamental stand in front. Oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.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 photograph of a festive temple-style ritual centred on a processional deity murti. Two attendant figures flank the deity, one wearing a crown. Two men in front are adorning the murti with garlands; the man on the right wears a golden-brown turban, a bare upper body with gold bracelets, and a white dhoti with a red border, while the man on the left wears a green embroidered headdress and gold arm ornaments. Golden ornate framing and a green cloth backdrop surround the scene, with brass lamps at the left edge. Several people are partly visible at the edges.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 20152015-10-18