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Photograph of a deity murti in a richly decorated shrine, framed by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and a gilded arch. The central golden-faced murti wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-white garland and gold ornaments, with a white and gold cloth draped over its shoulders. Two bare-chested priests in orange dhotis, one wearing a green turban and one a gold-coloured turban, stand on either side holding the cloth in an abhishekam-style dressing ritual. White sacred ash markings are visible on their chests and arms. Another murti with a crown and blue garment stands to the right. No identifiable a person is shown.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19October 18 20152015-10-18Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths stand at the back of an ornate golden shrine, lifting a white and gold draped cloth over a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red band, a white jewelled necklace, gold arm ornaments and a red-and-gold garment, seated on a green cushion. Garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the image, and a green backdrop and gold carved arch surround the shrine. The priests wear gold-bordered cloths over their shoulders and gold armbands. This appears to be a ritual dressing of the deity murti.2015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a gilded shrine with a green cloth canopy. A seated figure dressed in white and gold garments, heavily garlanded with white and red-yellow flower strings, wears a large white jewelled necklace and a golden crown-like headdress; a red and gold shawl is held over the figure. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis, one wearing a green turban and one wearing a tan turban, stand on either side holding the cloth and garlands. Gilded frames, brass lamps and deity-like statues flank the scene. The figure seated on the peetha is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the seated person is described by role only.2015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a golden-framed throne backed by green fabric. Two priests stand with bare upper bodies and white dhotis, one wearing a green turban and the other a gold turban, both raising a white cloth with red and gold border over a silver-white deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown with a red band, layered pearl and jewel necklaces, and is draped in red and gold silk and heavy white flower garlands. The scene is set against a dark red wall with a white and gold arch.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. Two priests stand at either side of a deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, heavily garlanded with red and white flowers and gold ornaments. The priest on the left, bare-chested in white dhoti and a green-and-gold headcloth, extends his arm to lift a gold-bordered cloth toward the deity. The priest on the right, bare-chested with a saffron-yellow turban and white dhoti, holds the other end of the cloth. Gold-framed decorative panels and brass lamps frame the scene, and a golden peetha is in the foreground. No a person candidate is visible, and the ritual looks like a vastram offering.2015-10-18Temple ritual photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped platform, adorned with red and white flower garlands, a golden crown, and a white jewelled necklace. Two priests stand on either side, bare-chested with white dhotis, one in a green turban and one in a gold turban, holding a white cloth across the deity. Golden ornate arches and tall brass lamps frame the scene, with a golden peetha in the foreground.2015-10-18Two priests with bare upper bodies and white dhotis with red and gold borders stand behind a seated deity murti, adjusting a white cloth and a red-and-gold crown on its head. The metallic murti wears a red and gold headdress, a layered white and jewelled necklace, and gold armlets, seated on a green cushioned seat. Dense garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the murti and a gilded arched backdrop with a green silk canopy. One priest wears a green turban and gold armbands; the other wears a gold turban and a purple-blue shawl. The scene shows a temple-style abhishekam or alankaram dressing ritual.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18May 07 20172017-05-07