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A photograph of a golden murti pair of deities, a crowned male figure in a white-and-gold turban and a female figure in a white sari with a gold border, decorated with rudraksha mala, gold jewellery and a crown. Surrounding them is a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red. In the foreground a person in white dhoti with a white flower garland and long dark hair raises one hand toward the deities, apparently offering or sprinkling something, while another person's hand holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings at the lower left. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja.

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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on two golden deity murtis seated on a decorated throne beneath an ornate golden arch. The murtis wear crowns, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and white garments with gold borders. Garlands in red, yellow, purple and magenta frame them. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland raises one arm in front of the murtis. A second person's bare arm, adorned with bangles, holds a silver plate with offerings at lower left. Statues are not physical people, so the count reflects only the two visible humans. The setting suggests abhishekam or puja.2011-01-01A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded arched shrine framed with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, one wearing a white and gold turban and a rudraksha mala, the other wearing a white and gold sari with a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold border and a white flower garland, raises a hand holding flowers toward the murtis. A second person's hand holds a silver plate at the lower left. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the foreground.2011-01-01A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shows a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a jasmine garland on his shaved head, lifting his right arm to scatter yellow flower petals. Before him are two golden deity murti, one wearing a red and orange turban and a jewelled crown with a red-stoned necklace and rudraksha-style beads, the other in a tall gold crown with pearl earrings and gold armour. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands drape the golden arched frame behind them, and a silver vessel and fruit-and-flower offerings sit in the foreground.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Temple ritual before a golden shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A woman in a white sari stands on a raised step, reaching up with a golden plate toward two gilded deity murtis seated on a dais, one in a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In the foreground a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl leans in, holding offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left with a silver tray and lamp. Central lingam-like object wrapped in white cloth and garlands sits on the altar. Red drapery and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with greenery visible outside. The orange-robed man is a priest or sannyasi; the appearance does not clearly establish any named person.2010-12-21A photograph inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame over the sanctum. Two gold-adorned deity murtis stand behind a red-and-gold backdrop, one crowned with a tall gold crown and the other with a golden headdress, both draped in heavy gold necklaces. Flower garlands in yellow, pink, purple and red hang over the deities and the altar in front, and a large decorated metal mask-like face with jewelled ornaments sits at the base. Petals fall through the air. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair in orange robes stands at the altar, and another person in orange garments holds a brass plate of flowers and a tray while offering a ritual gesture toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on the right. Two people are visible in orange clothing, and the scene reads as abhishekam or puja at a temple during a festival.2009-11-19January 01 20092009-01-01December 24 20092009-12-24December 26 20082008-12-26