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A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered pavilion. A young man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a green-edged shawl and a flower garland, leans forward to touch the forehead of a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti is draped in an orange and red silk sari with a red border, adorned with white jasmine garlands, a crown and a long braid. Behind it stands a large ornate gold arch framed with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. On the left, a second saffron-clad attendant holds a brass tray of flowers. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja in progress.

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December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A standing woman in an orange sari with a green border and a white flower garland drops yellow flowers from her raised right hand toward a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden palanquin-style platform. The murti wears a red and orange garment, a crown, layered white flower garlands and gold ornaments, and is framed by a golden arch and marigold garlands in yellow, red and purple. On the left, a man in orange robes with a beaded necklace holds a tray of offerings and a brass lamp, while another attendant stands behind him. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam in a temple hall with a concrete ceiling.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27A photograph of a temple shrine during a ceremony honouring a pair of gilded metal murtis seated on a vahana, decorated with garlands of yellow, magenta and purple flowers. A man in a long orange robe and a long-haired, orange-turbaned figure stands at the centre, reaching forward to touch the forehead of the figure on the right, who wears a crown and gold necklaces. A second attendant in a pale peach-brown robe stands at the left holding a brass plate with offerings. A bull statue with flowers, a gold-framed arch and a tall brass lamp stand complete the scene.2008-12-31Photo of a deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like seat in a temple, adorned with a crown, silver necklaces and an orange and gold garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A standing figure in a long red-orange robe with long hair reaches up to touch or offer to the deity's crowned head. To the left, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace, holds a plate and assists with the offering. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground near a white-draped table, with a red curtain and carved gold panel in the background.2010-12-28December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph inside a covered temple pavilion showing a priest in saffron-orange robes standing on a raised platform and touching a vermilion or saffron mark to the forehead of a large deity murti. The murti wears a teal and magenta silk sari with gold border, a crown, large earrings and layered necklaces, and is framed by a gold arch decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In the foreground a second priest in orange robes kneels and holds up a brass plate or tray with a lit lamp and flower offerings. Ornate gold oil lamps with peacock and floral motifs stand at the right edge, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel sits at the base. Background figures in white dhotis are partly visible in mist.2009-12-27A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck performing a ritual at a temple shrine. He stands at left, reaching toward the face of a large golden metal deity murti, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, white jasmine garlands and a red and gold dress. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands surround the shrine, and a gilded arch frames the scene. The man has long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron top, and appears to be applying a touch or offering at the murti's face. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall.2009-12-26Photo of a temple ritual at a shrine with a gilded arched frame. Two deity murtis (statues) sit on a throne-like seat draped in red, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red and purple flower strands. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and a crown, and the one on the right wears a black crown, teal and gold saree, and pink blouse with heavy gold necklaces. A man in orange robes and a garland stands at left, lifting a flower garland toward the statues, while a second man in orange, with a gold necklace, holds a silver tray near a brass kalasha-like vessel. A brass trident stands in front of the figures. The scene is an outdoor temple pavilion with stone pillars.2009-12-27