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A photograph of a ritual at a temple shrine. A standing figure in a yellow dhoti-style wrap and long dark hair stands on a raised platform, pouring or touching sacred water to the head of a seated golden deity murti. The murti wears a crown, a yellow sari-like dress, ornate jewelry and garlands, and holds a trident. Behind it is a gilded arch with a deep red cloth backdrop. A second attendant in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at left, holding a silver plate with offerings. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red marigold flowers hang on both sides of the shrine.

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December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial scene at a temple-like outdoor shrine. In the centre, a standing figure in a flowing yellow sari with long dark hair reaches up toward a golden sculpted deity murti seated on a throne-like seat. The murti wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a yellow sari, and is decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged on the pillars beside it. On the left, a person in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass tray of offerings. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam-style offering with floral decoration.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated pair of deity murtis, a golden-faced figure with a crown and trident and a consort in yellow sari-style dress, both draped in yellow silk and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers. A woman with long dark hair in a yellow sari stands at left, reaching up to scatter yellow petals over the murtis. At left a shaven-headed man in saffron robes and a gold-coloured necklace holds a brass tray of offerings. The shrine has an ornate gold arch behind it, a red cloth backdrop and a bluish cloth at right, and the setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a temple. The people visible are the petal-scattering woman and the tray-holding man, with no other physical people shown.2010-12-23A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated for ritual worship. The seated figure is a golden-faced deity dressed in orange and saffron garments with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets, set on a purple draped seat. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a gold headband and long hair leans in to touch the deity's face with his hand, in a tilak or anointing gesture. Behind the figure are arches of marigold and rose garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray, and a gold-trimmed decorated palanquin or chariot edge with garlands sits in the foreground. A red curtain and ornate metal framing surround the shrine.2010-12-27December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like structure draped in purple cloth and framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A robed priest in saffron-orange clothing stands at the left holding a golden ritual plate with a red cloth, while a second priest in saffron cloth with a cord and beads stands close by. A third robed figure in saffron, with a dark headband, leans forward at the centre to touch the deity's face with a saffron cloth. The deity wears a crown, gold jewellery and an orange garment. Gold ornamental pieces and a brass lamp stand are visible in the lower left.2010-12-27December 23 20102010-12-23A person in a flowing yellow saffron-coloured garment and a tilak on the forehead stands beside a golden-toned deity murti, placing a hand on its head near a crown and ornaments. The murti wears a yellow sari-like drape, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and is seated on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Another person's arms, in gold bangles, offer a golden tray at left, and a second golden tray is visible at the bottom left. The setting appears to be a covered temple or procession space with a golden arch behind. This looks like an abhishekam or puja offering to the murti.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20102010-12-23