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A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a large seated deity murti, a goddess with a golden crown and raised hand, dressed in a magenta and green silk sari with gold border and a grey-silver skirt, wrapped with yellow and red marigold garlands. In the foreground, two brass oil lamps with tall stems are held up. A saffron-robed priest stands beside the murti with a bare-armed raised gesture, while another saffron-clad figure sits to the left near a white draped seat. A wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetam and a clock hangs on the orange wall at left.

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A large deity murti of a goddess stands on the right, draped in a magenta and green silk sari with a bright yellow and red marigold garland, its raised hand holding a small object. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a beaded garland stands beside a silver-and-gold ceremonial seat, holding a small vessel near the lamps. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) stand between them. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a folded shawl stands with his hands together. Behind them is a water tank and corrugated roof. Printed text in the corner.2010-07-21Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess dressed in a magenta and gold blouse, grey-and-gold sari and garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands, holding a hand raised beside her. In front, a seated figure in a white ceremonial cloth receives worship while a man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the centre, gesturing toward the deity. To the left a shaven-headed man in orange robes stands with palms joined. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with flames stand between them, with brass vessels and flower offerings on the floor. A black sign with white lettering reading Dhyanapeetham and a list of names is on the left, and a water tank is visible behind the pillars.2010-07-21A close photograph of a ritual at a temple. In the foreground a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold ornamental necklace reaches up with one arm to touch the draped shoulder of a large metal deity figure. The deity wears a magenta silk sari with a green and gold zari border, yellow and red flower garlands, and colourful bangles on its raised hand. The man's face is partly turned away and cropped. Appearance cues do not clearly establish identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-07-21A photograph of a deity murti seated on a throne, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and green, and wearing ornate gold jewellery and a crown. A cobra-hood canopy of metal arches above it. At left, a standing woman in an orange saffron garment with a flower garland holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. Two men in orange shawls and white clothes kneel or sit nearby, one holding a brass vessel. Orange and red draped cloth hangs on the wall behind, with a roof and water tank visible.2007-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a temple ritual in which a figure in orange robes and a white flower garland stands beside a golden deity murti, adorning it with a hand. The murti wears a blue and gold sari, a red blouse, a gold crown and jewellery, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and an ornate gold arch. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, and on the left a second orange-clad attendant holds a silver tray with offerings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with a stone ceiling and bright daylight through a window.2009-12-27Photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A large dark deity murti stands in a niche, draped in purple and orange cloth and wrapped with a long garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers. In front, a tall brass oil lamp stands beside a brass lamp stand and a brass vessel. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a gold-bordered shawl stands near the deity. On the left, a person in orange robes with a flower garland and hands pressed in namaskar stands beside another person in brown robes. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the floor on the left. A small brass deity figure sits on a wooden pedestal at lower right. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands and fruit offerings are visible.2008-12-24July 21 20102010-07-21A temple photograph of a priest in an orange unstitched robe and orange upper cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, standing at left and reaching toward a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) with multiple tiers. Beside him is a large copper-toned deity murti of a goddess wearing a magenta silk sari with gold border, green pallu, a black hair crown, yellow-and-red marigold and rose garlands, and bangled arms. The stone temple wall and carved pillar frame the scene. Only the priest is a physical person; the figure is a statue.2010-07-21January 02 20132013-01-02A man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange sleeveless top, with a gold chain and white markings on his arm, holds a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) beside a large, copper-coloured deity murti of a goddess dressed in a magenta and green silk sari with gold border and a grey-silver skirt. The murti wears long garlands of yellow and red flowers, glass bangles and a jewelled crown. The setting is a stone temple pillar and an overhead stone beam. A few other brass lamps and a shrine area are visible at left. The man's face is not clearly visible; his role is that of a priest or devotee performing aarti/abhishekam at the deity.2010-07-21Temple ritual photograph at a deity shrine: a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland and gold chain stands beside a large golden metal deity murti draped in flower garlands of yellow, red and purple. Tall brass oil lamps with flame-like finials stand in front of the deity, and a second figure in orange robes holds a brass plate with a wooden stick. A golden trident stands at left and a clock hangs on the wall. Behind them are a rudraksha-style green bead strand and a maroon cloth on the shrine. The people are partly visible at left edge, including someone in orange and a person in yellow robes.2010-01-01