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A man in a cream turban and an ornate cream-and-gold embroidered sherwani with a red-and-gold scarf draped over one shoulder touches the face of a metal deity murti of a goddess, with a gold crown, jewellery and red-and-gold embroidered garment. The murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a gold sheen veil, and stands in a stone-pillared temple setting.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person in a cream turban and gold-embroidered sherwani adjusts the golden garland and gold chains on a dark-skinned deity murti decorated with a crown, a gold veil and a red and gold embroidered garment. The murti holds a golden staff with a pink flower. Behind it are green foliage and bright marigold and mixed flower garlands. A second ornate figure with gold and turquoise embellishments stands at the left edge. The person's face is partly turned away and the setting is a stone temple wall. Only one physical person is visible.2009-06-09A man in a pale gold-embroidered sherwani and a cream turban adjusts a golden crown on a gilded deity murti decorated with a red and gold-embroidered blouse, gold necklaces, earrings and a gold-and-sheer veil. Flower garlands in yellow, purple and pink surround the murti, and a grey stone wall forms the background. The man, smiling, places his right hand on the crown while his left hand arranges the necklaces. Visible and , which is omitted from text2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a man in a gold-embroidered cream and peach sherwani with a fur-trimmed collar and a cream turban places a yellow-orange thread or garland over a golden-faced metal murti of a goddess adorned with a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Behind them are heaped marigolds, roses and green foliage, and a gilded temple frame. The scene appears to be a ritual adornment at a temple, with the man's figure visible but no clear, unambiguous appearance-based identification possible.2009-06-09A standing man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a cream turban smiles and reaches toward a large decorated murti of a goddess seated in a carved chair. The goddess wears a red and gold embroidered blouse and skirt, a gold crown, jewelry, and holds a pink flower and a lotus-like object; a second murti with a trident-like staff and teal garment stands at left. Behind them are green foliage, marigold and white flower garlands, and a gold-framed carved arch in a temple hall. This is a deity mantle and procession-style setting; the man is a devotee or participant, and his identity is not established by visible cues.2009-06-09A photograph of a man in a cream turban and an embroidered, sequined cream-gold kurta with a red scarf draped over his shoulder, touching the forehead of a golden-faced metal murti of a goddess. The murti wears a gold veil, a jewelled black-haired crown, earrings, a nose ring, a red-and-gold blouse and a pink flower in one hand. Behind them are garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers against a stone wall with carved panels and a gold-framed doorway. Whether the man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at night, centred on a golden-faced deity murti of a goddess with a dark hair bun, gold crown, red-and-gold sari and a gold garland-like necklace, holding a pink flower. A man in a cream turban and a gold brocade sherwani-style tunic with red sash stands at right, adjusting the goddess's veil and tying or arranging her gold necklace with both hands. Behind them are garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and green leaves, with an ornate gold-framed canopy above. A partly visible figure in a blue garment and turban with a gold ornament appears at left edge. The scene suggests a thirukalyanam-style marriage ceremony.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09