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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a small metal deity murti in a pink and green silk garment with gold border, wearing layered jewellery and a garland, seated before an ornate gold-toned arched prabhavali backdrop. A priest's bare arm, with rudraksha bracelets and a gold bangle, reaches in from the left to pour liquid from a brass kalasha. Around the murti are yellow and red flower garlands, a conch shell, brass bowls and offerings, and a open ritual book at lower left. Green and gold draped cloth and a large floral garland frame the scene. No person's face is visible.

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March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a shrine. A bare forearm with gold bangles and a rudraksha mala holds a brass kalasha pot and pours liquid. Beside it, a gilded metal murti of a goddess, wearing an olive-green sari and layered jewelled necklaces, stands in an ornate arched prabhavali behind a patterned backdrop of purple, red and gold fabric with gem-like decorations. Papers are visible at the lower left, and a small pot in the foreground.2013-03-23A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A golden deity murti seated on a pedestal within an ornate golden arch is being bathed with a liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a bare arm entering from the right, with the stream running over the figure into a golden tray. Milky white liquid streaks the murti. Behind it, a large green leaf with a red-and-yellow circular motif stands in the frame. Two larger deity figures are visible: one in a pink sari with gold jewellery and a garland, seated on a golden throne, and another in a gold-brown sari with a crown and a pearl necklace at the right edge. A brass pot sits on the bottom right, and a metal microphone stand appears at the left edge.May 10 20132013-05-10A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple. In the centre stands a small bronze deity murti decorated with a white jasmine garland, red and green embellished garments and layered ornaments, set within an ornate bronze prabhavali-style arch. Behind it, a figure in a pink and purple-bordered silk sari with a red floral garland stands near a dark stone abhishekam platform. To the right, women in green and gold silk saris wear jewelled necklaces and white flower garlands. Marigolds and leaves lie in front. Several people are partially visible at the edges, so the count is approximate.2018-04-14A small metal deity murti stands on a copper-toned arched peetha, dressed in a hot pink sari edged with gold borders and wearing a pendant necklace. A gold-and-green patterned cloth backdrop with embedded jewel-like bands sits behind it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses frame the right side. In the foreground are a brass plate with a wrapped pink-and-gold bundle, a silver bowl, a small brass cup and a flower offering, with a lit oil lamp at the lower edge. No people are visible.2013-07-11A photograph of a seated golden metal murti of a deity dressed in pink silk with ornate silver and gold jewellery, a crown and a long pink headcloth, holding a silver trident-like staff. A woman in a pink sari stands behind it, adjusting the crown and garlands, while a hand in orange holds out a gold plate at left. The murti is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration with an arch above.2010-12-26Photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, stands at the right side, reaching toward the forehead of a deity murti. Two ornately decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with an arched golden frame, draped in orange cloth and dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The murti on the right wears a silver crown, red garments and silver jewelry. A golden plate is held by a bare-chested attendant at left, and another attendant in white dhoti with white markings on the body is partly visible.2011-12-11A photograph inside a temple shrine in front of a golden ornate arch framing a deity murti dressed in a pink and red silk garment, draped with pink, yellow and green flower garlands and wearing a silver crown and white necklace. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers, wearing glasses and with hair tied back, leans in from the left and pours liquid from a brass vessel toward the murti. Marigold petals and orange flowers lie on the altar base, and a microphone stands near the man. Gold filigree decorations and a tiered backdrop surround the scene.A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a pink-red dhoti and wrap, with a white tilak and a gold necklace, reaches toward the face of a large golden deity murti seated in a pink sari with a crown and a trident. The murti is heavily garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers and wears jewellery and a rudraksha-style necklace. Another person's hands hold a golden plate in the lower left, and a gold-framed arch and ornate garlands frame the scene.2010-12-26May 24 20132013-05-24July 11 20142014-07-11