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A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, a small standing figure with a tall crown and a yellow silk garment draped over its shoulders, a gold chain around its neck. A human hand, wearing a gold-toned bangle and bracelets, is raised to touch the murti's forehead. Behind it stand larger golden murtis wrapped in red and orange cloth, with gilded arches and metal rods in the foreground. The scene suggests a temple ritual with a devotee's hand touching a deity figure, though no one's face is visible.

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November 01 20112011-11-01A close photo of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple procession setting. A hand with a gold bangle and bracelets touches the forehead of a smaller golden figure wearing a crown and a yellow-orange shawl, holding a spear-like staff. Behind it stands a taller golden murti in red and white cloth holding a spear and raised hand gesture. Ornate gold arches and gold-coloured vessels appear in the background.2011-11-01A temple ritual at a procession-style deity display. A priest's hand, wearing gold bangles, holds a gold tray of yellow flowers and touches red kumkum to the forehead of a gilded metal utsava murti. The murti wears an ornate crown, a saffron-yellow dhoti and holds a staff, while a second metal deity beside it wears a red silk garment and carries a spear. Golden carved pillars and metal rods frame the scene.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01October 07 20112011-10-07A golden metal murti of a deity with a crown and spear-like vel in its left hand, wearing a red dhoti with gold border, is being touched on the forehead by a human hand with gold bangles, in front of an ornate golden arch. Golden kalasha pots and small figurines in orange and yellow robes stand nearby. The visible physical people are limited to one partial arm.2011-11-01October 07 20112011-10-07October 07 20112011-10-07A silver-toned deity murti with a tall crown and ornate shoulder armour is being touched on the forehead by a hand with a silver bangle, a human arm entering from the left. The murti wears a dark blouse, a pendant necklace and a jewelled collar. Behind it, a blurred figure in orange-saffron cloth and red floral garlands stands near warm lamp light. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja, with the murti being attended closely. No clearly identifiable person is shown in full, only a hand, forearm and blurred background clothing.2012-01-08October 07 20112011-10-07Close photograph of a gilded metal murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall conical crown, vel spear held upright, and one hand raised in blessing, decorated with a red-and-gold garment and a beaded necklace. A human hand wearing gold bangles reaches toward the murti's face, applying a red mark or kumkum to the forehead area. Behind it stands an elaborate golden arched canopy with scrolled, floral and peacock-like carved motifs, and blurred golden kalasha pots and temple structures fill the background.2011-11-01