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Two priests from behind stand before a golden-faced deity murti adorned with a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and green and red gemstone ornaments, surrounded by red, purple and yellow flower garlands. The priest on the left wears a green and gold brocade headcloth and an orange cloth, with a long black braid and white jasmine garland; the priest on the right wears an orange turban and holds a white cloth over the murti. A green and gold decorated arch frames the scene. No identifiable a person figure is visible.

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April 27 20182018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2015-10-18Two 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.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, decorated with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with red trim and a jewelled necklace. Two flanking figures with similar golden faces and tall ornate headdresses sit on either side. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare upper bodies stand in front, one lifting and arranging a red-and-white draped cloth over the deity, the other handling the garlanded ornaments. Ornate gilt metal panels and oil lamps frame the altar.2015-10-18A photograph of a festival procession image of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi, a deity murti of a seated couple decked in gold crowns, heavy jewellery and garlands, set in a flower-covered shrine with gold arch and green backdrop. Two young men flank the central figure, each holding a white cloth over the murti; the left attendant wears a green turban and orange-red dhoti, the right wears an orange turban and gold waist ornament. Both have white ash markings on their arms and garlands of white jasmine. Another murti appears behind on the right. Two physical people are visible.2018-04-27A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with white and yellow garlands and pink flowers. Three gold-and-silver murti figures stand on a green-draped altar: the central figure wears a red crown and ornate silver necklaces, the left figure wears a green-trimmed crown and the right figure wears a gold crown with gold jewellery. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis with red-and-gold borders stand before the altar; one priest holds up a long white flower garland while the other, seated on a gold ornate throne in front, receives it. A brass lamp is visible at the right edge.2015-10-18Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the back of a golden-framed throne, holding a white cloth over a deity murti seated in front of a green curtain. The murti has a gold face, a red crown, a silver-and-jewelled necklace and garlands of white and yellow flowers. One priest wears a green-and-gold turban and a gold-bordered shawl, while the other wears a gold cap and a purple-bordered sash. Both wear gold armlets and bracelets. Marigold and rose garlands drape the throne. This appears to be an abhishekam or alankaram ritual.2015-10-18July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a temple festival during a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam-style ceremony, showing two priests in bare-chested white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth, standing at either side of a pair of processional deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne. The central deity murti wears a tall gold crown with red trim, a gold-and-white garment with red border, and heavy floral garlands of red and yellow flowers. The second murti beside it wears a tall gold crown and jewelled blue-and-gold ornaments. The priest on the left, wearing a green and gold turban, holds a ceremonial umbrella-like cloth over the central murti, while the priest on the right in a gold turban steadies it. A gold-framed backdrop and gilded ornamentation surround the platform. No human face of the principal figure is shown besides the two priests; the murtis are statues.2015-10-18