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A temple-style ritual scene before a golden arched shrine. Two deity murtis, adorned with garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers, are dressed in cloth. A bald priest in an orange-brown robe and gold-bordered dhoti stands at center, reaching toward the murtis with one hand. A man in white dhoti and an orange turban on the right holds a teal silk cloth draped over the shrine. A seated attendant in orange, at left, holds a small brass bell. Brass vessels, a lamp, and scattered red petals lie on the floor, which is covered by a patterned rug. Consistent with an abhishekam or alankara puja.

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A photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed, ornate arch. Two deity murtis, one bronze-toned and one gilded, are adorned with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at centre, extending his arm to touch a crown or kalasha on the central murti, apparently performing abhishekam or padapuja. To the left, a man in orange clothing holds a silver bowl, and another attendant in a white dhoti and teal cloth stands near the murtis. On the right, an attendant in white with an orange headcloth and a red flower garland stands with palms joined. Red petals are scattered on the floor and a red cloth drapes the platform. Around ten people are visible, though only a few are clearly distinguishable.2015-01-09A temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate gold-framed throne-like shrine draped with a deep red brocade cloth. 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Maroon curtains form the backdrop.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09Photograph of a Hindu temple ritual before a seated deity pair decorated with gold ornaments, red and pink garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central deity wears a tall gold crown with a red band and a jewelled necklace, and sits on a green cushioned seat under a green canopy. Two priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on either side; the left priest wears a green and gold headwrap and holds a gold-bordered cloth to the deity, while the right priest wears a gold cap and holds the other end of the cloth. Gilded ceremonial panels, brass oil lamps and a gold-framed backdrop surround the scene. The arrangement suggests a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam wedding ritual, with the cloth offering.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple-style ritual in a hall with a maroon drape backdrop and gilded thrones. 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Red flower petals are scattered on the white floor, with offerings including fruit, flowers and a bowl at the lower left.2015-01-09