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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam on a deity murti dressed in a lavender and magenta silk garment, adorned with a silver-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a dense garland arch of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Several priests stand around it: on the left a bald priest with white forehead markings and a rust-coloured dhoti pours or holds a vessel, a priest in red garments assists beside him, and on the right a priest in a pink dhoti and orange turban touches the murti. In the lower right a young attendant in an orange dhoti with a beaded necklace sits near a silver vessel. Dark red drapes and a gold carved panel form the backdrop.

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December 25 20132013-12-25Ritual scene before a green and gold draped backdrop with decorated metal deity murtis adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a golden crown and gold-collared murti receives offerings. On the left, a bare-chested man with white sacred markings holds a golden vessel above, while a second man in white dhoti and cloth beside him pours from a silver container. On the right, a man in an orange turban and pink-red cloth draped over his shoulder holds a golden kalasha-like object toward the murti, with rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. Further right, a gilded murti wears a jewelled crown. The setting suggests abhishekam or padapuja.2013-12-25A ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple, centred on a decorated deity murti in a bridal form wearing a red and gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a magenta silk sari with gold border. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers forming an arch. On the left, three priests in orange-brown and red dhotis with bare torsos and white sacred ash marks on their arms and foreheads hold a silver vessel and pour liquid. On the right, a priest in a pink-red dhoti and orange turban holds the murti's hand, while another stands behind. Two people appear partially visible at left.2013-12-25A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple-style stage before a gold arch with green drapery. Two deity murtis of a bride and groom, seated on a maroon-draped throne and decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, are covered by a purple and gold cloth. On the left, a young attendant in a red dress and white head-cloth, with white markings on the face, holds the cloth. On the right, a man in a pink dhoti and orange head-cloth, with white sacred marks on his arms and face, lifts the cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands at far left, and a fire pit with flames and brass vessels with flower offerings sits at the front.2013-12-25A ceremonial abhishekam scene before a deity murti decorated with gold crown and rudraksha mala. Two priests in orange and red robes with white sacred ash on their chests and arms pour and offer ritual items; the left priest holds a silver vessel and reaches toward the murti. Flanking figures include metallic deity murtis wearing gold crowns and jewelry, and the whole altar is framed with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers against a green and gold draped backdrop.2013-12-25A wedding-style ceremony at a temple stage before a golden arched backdrop with green drapery. Two seated deity murti figures, one crowned and bejewelled in red and gold, are garlanded in yellow, white and purple flowers. A standing priest in a red dhoti and gold-trimmed pink shawl holds a saffron-and-gold cloth over the figures, while another priest in a white turban and red dhoti assists. On the left a shaved-headed man in orange and red robes with rudraksha beads stands near a small brick fire pit with a flame, a silver bowl and offerings. A woman in orange sits at lower right.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25Priests perform a ritual before a decorated deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a magenta and purple silk sari with gold border and wearing an ornate red and gold crown and layered gold necklaces. Behind her is an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. On the left, a priest with bare upper arms marked with white sacred ash, rudraksha bracelets and a long rudraksha mala stretches out to hold a silver bowl and spoon, while another priest in a red cloth and white cap leans in. On the right, a priest in a pink cloth with gold waistband and orange turban holds a yellow kalasha-type pot toward the murti.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A temple ritual photograph centred on a decorated deity murti of Meenakshi, a goddess form with a large jewelled crown, red-and-maroon silk sari, layered gold and white necklaces and a red kumkum mark on the forehead. Behind her is a floral arch of yellow, red, purple and white marigold and rose garlands. A priest in a pink-and-gold dhoti and an orange turban, with a white ash marking on his arm, holds a yellow coconut-shaped offering to the murti's hands while another attendant in a red cloth and white markings stands at left, holding a silver vessel. The setting suggests a kalyanam-style abhishekam or puja.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25