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Two bare-chested priests in red-orange dhotis stand before a deity murti decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands, gold ornaments and a green silk garment. The priest on the left wears a green turban with a beaded ornament and holds a small silver vessel, while the priest on the right wears an orange turban, long hair, gold armlets and a gold waist belt, and holds a metal bowl toward the murti. Ornate gold and floral arrangements frame the scene.

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April 27 20182018-04-27Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis with bare upper bodies and sandalwood markings stand before a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, shown in a green silk sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a garland of white flowers. The murti sits beneath a gilded arch framed by red and white garlands and a green cloth canopy. The priest on the left wears a green turban and the priest on the right an orange turban, both with long hair, and they hold their hands toward the murti in worship. In the foreground is a fire pit with a flame, a brass railing, bananas, oranges and marigold garlands. A man with a turban and beard appears at the lower left edge.2018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27A photo of a temple ritual centred on a richly adorned deity murti of a goddess, wearing a jewelled gold crown, a green silk sari, layered gold necklaces and a red-and-gold jewelled brooch, set before a backdrop of red roses, purple flowers and white jasmine garlands. A shirtless young priest on the left, with a green turban and white flower garland, offers a folded orange cloth to the murti. On the right, a priest in an orange turban and a second priest with a bearded face and white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest pour water from a silver vessel. Both right-side priests wear rudraksha malas. The setting is a decorated abhishekam-style puja.2018-04-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of a festival deity murti seated within a gilded arched shrine decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The central deity wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a green-and-gold sari-like cloth, with a silver face and hands raised in blessing. On the left, a bare-chested man in an orange-brown turban, with white sacred markings on his torso and a rudraksha-style mala, stands with palms pressed together in prayer. On the right, a figure in a dark red-brown turban and a long braided hairstyle with white flower adornments faces the shrine with hands raised. A leopard-skin cloth or decoration appears near the shrine base, and the scene is lit against a dark red curtained backdrop.2018-04-27 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesApril 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple ritual at a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments, a red and gold cloth, and a golden crown with pearl embellishments. Three men attend the murti: at left a man in a golden-yellow dhoti and bare back holds a wrist-thread and a brass tray, at right a man in a purple-bordered garment and gold armlet and a shaved-head attendant near the top left wear garlands and ritual markings. Bare backs and gold armlets, with a golden temple backdrop behind.2015-10-18A photograph of a festival procession image of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi, a deity murti of a seated couple decked in gold crowns, heavy jewellery and garlands, set in a flower-covered shrine with gold arch and green backdrop. Two young men flank the central figure, each holding a white cloth over the murti; the left attendant wears a green turban and orange-red dhoti, the right wears an orange turban and gold waist ornament. Both have white ash markings on their arms and garlands of white jasmine. Another murti appears behind on the right. Two physical people are visible.2018-04-27April 21 20132013-04-21 +1 copiesA photo of a temple-style puja at an altar stage. A man with long dark hair, a tilak and ornate gold armband wears a deep red-maroon dhoti and pours liquid from an orange-yellow vessel over a golden deity murti of a goddess decorated with a crown, garlands in red, purple and orange, and a pink-and-gold sari. Beside him a kneeling priest in a rust-orange dhoti and orange head cloth, with rudraksha beads and sacred ash markings, holds a small lamp. Golden standing statues, silver oil lamps, brass vessels, fruit offerings and garlands surround the altar under a pink-and-gold canopy. A starry backdrop fills the background.2018-04-25 +1 copies