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A temple ritual photograph before a golden-framed shrine where three deity murtis are decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure wears a crown, white silk and a jewelled necklace, while the flanking figures wear crowns and gold ornaments. Two priests stand before the shrine: the left priest is bare-chested in a gold-bordered cloth with a green-and-gold headpiece and gold armbands, holding a garland; the right priest wears a gold turban, a dark brown-and-gold cloth and white dhoti, holding flower garlands. Green silk drapes the altar and a brass lamp stands at the right edge, consistent with a deity garlanding or puja.

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October 18 20152015-10-18Photograph of a temple-style ritual before a golden deity murti group decorated with yellow, white and magenta garlands and jewelled ornaments. A bare-chested priest in a green and gold turban and white dhoti stands at left, placing a flower garland over the head of a second person in a dark garment at lower right. Two smaller murtis flank the central figure, which wears a red crown and white jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with a carved golden throne in the foreground.2015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple-style altar before richly decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. In the foreground a man in a green and gold turban kneels with head bowed, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-and-brown cloth on his head raises his hand to place or adjust something on his head. Behind them, silver-faced murtis wear red and gold crowns, jeweled necklaces and green silk. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. The setting suggests a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam-style ritual, though the figures are not clearly identified.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before three decorated deity murtis, each draped with flower garlands and gold jewellery, with a green cloth backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red border and a gold-coloured shawl stands behind a seated figure in a white dhoti, who has a green cap or headwear and bends forward. The standing priest holds up a long garland of white and yellow flowers over the seated figure's head, and a brass lamp stand and ornate gold throne-like seat are visible at the lower left and bottom. Tall brass lamps and gold-framed metalwork decorate the sides of the shrine.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before a deity shrine decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta. Three gilded metal murti figures sit on a green draped platform, including a central deity wearing a white and gold ornament and two figures with red and gold crowns. In the foreground, two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform the ritual; the priest on the left wears a green and gold turban and the one on the right wears a gold turban and holds a garland. Gold ornamented lamp stands flank the scene and a gilded ornamental plate sits in the lower foreground.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform a ritual before a pair of ornate deity murtis of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar, richly adorned with jewellery, crowns and white and yellow flower garlands. The priest at left, wearing a green embroidered turban, has his head bowed while another priest in a gold-coloured turban raises flower garlands toward the deities. Behind them stands a gold-framed altar and a bright green canopy with red drapes. The scene appears to be a wedding-style deity ceremony, marked by garlands, bejewelled murtis and ornate gold decoration.2015-10-18A photograph of a festive temple-style ritual centred on a processional deity murti. Two attendant figures flank the deity, one wearing a crown. Two men in front are adorning the murti with garlands; the man on the right wears a golden-brown turban, a bare upper body with gold bracelets, and a white dhoti with a red border, while the man on the left wears a green embroidered headdress and gold arm ornaments. Golden ornate framing and a green cloth backdrop surround the scene, with brass lamps at the left edge. Several people are partly visible at the edges.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual before silver and gold deity murtis of a goddess and god adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, crowns, jewelled necklaces and a green silk backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon and gold border reaches up and places his hands on the deity's garlands, with a gold-framed ornamental stand in front. Oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a Hindu temple wedding ritual honouring deities. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis stand before a gilded altar, one placing a garland over a shrine figure. The central deity murti wears a red crown, a white and gold necklace and red and white garlands, while a second murti on the right wears a gold crown, a blue-and-gold necklace and a yellow garland. A green cloth covers the platform, with brass lamps and ornate gold panels around it. This appears to be a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam-style marriage ceremony, with garland exchange and abhishekam-style decoration of the murtis. No a person is visibly present.2015-10-18A ritual scene before three deity murtis adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and gold jewellery. In the foreground a shirtless priest in a cream dhoti and a green-and-gold turban pours from a brass kalasha onto the head of a second man in a dark garment, who bows forward, hands clasped. The priest wears a gold armlet and bangles. A gold-embossed throne or peetha sits at the lower left. Green and red cloth drapes the altar. The setting suggests an abhishekam or temple ceremony. Two people are visible.2015-10-18