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July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of a ritual abhishekam before golden deity murti of a seated goddess and attendant figure, richly adorned with gold crowns, jewellery and garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and an arm adorned with gold bangles reaches toward the crown of the central golden figure, while an attendant in white holds a silver plate at left. Ornate gold arch behind, flame of an oil lamp visible at right edge, and a pink cushion beneath the deities.2015-01-13December 26 20092009-12-26December 25 20092009-12-25A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14March 22 20082008-03-22December 27 20092009-12-27Photograph of a devotee in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with long curly hair, seen from behind, reaching up to adjust or adorn a pair of bronze-coloured deity murti. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and a dark-patterned necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown-like headdress, a pink silk garment and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands, and a red cloth hangs over the back. A gold-coloured arched frame surrounds the shrine. The scene appears to be a temple or shrine decoration setting.2008-03-22July 07 20092009-07-07December 14 20162016-12-14A temple ritual photograph centred on a gilded metal deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with a tall golden crown, layered necklaces and jewelled armour, surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. A devotee in an orange-red garment and a rudraksha-style garland stands behind the deity, one arm extended to touch the murti's head while another hand holds a silver plate at left. A lit oil lamp with a bright flame stands in the lower right foreground. The scene conveys an abhishekam or padapuja-style offering in a temple setting.2015-01-13March 07 20132013-03-07