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A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor temple procession. A standing priest in a bright pink dhoti-style garment and gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead, reaches to touch the crown of a golden deity murti seated on a magnificently decorated pink-draped palanquin. The murti wears a gold crown, earrings, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The palanquin is decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands. A hand holds a gold plate of offerings at the left edge. Visible physical people are few, with the priest the most prominent figure.

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December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor temple procession scene with a standing man in a pink sari-style dhoti draped over one shoulder, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a white forehead tilak, reaching out to touch the forehead of a golden-faced deity murti seated on a pink-and-gold palanquin or ratha. The murti wears a red and gold crown, gold earrings, a pink sari, and layered jewelled necklaces and garlands. Behind it hang bands of yellow, white, red and purple marigold and rose garlands. A trident (trishula) stands beside the murti. At the lower left, hands hold a gold plate or tray near a bundle of yellow flower garlands and offerings. The setting is a covered temple walkway with ornate gold framing above.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual beside a decorated deity murti on a flower-covered palanquin or ratha. A man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a gold necklace, stands at the left and touches the crown of the golden murti with his right hand. The murti wears a pink silk sari, a gold crown, a trident in its hand, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and bangles. Garlands in yellow, red, white and green cover the sides. At the left, an outstretched hand holds a brass plate, and another brass plate with a lamp-like vessel sits on the lower left. The setting is a covered temple entrance with stone arches. The scene suggests an abhishekam or padapuja-style blessing.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Photograph of a ceremonial procession at an outdoor temple setting. A young man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl stands beside a large festival idol of a goddess seated on a throne, wearing pink and gold silk, gold crown, nose ring, layered necklaces and bangles, and holding a trident. The idol is decorated with bands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and green foliage. A gold-rimmed tray with ritual items is held by hands at the lower left. The man wears a gold necklace and a vertical tilak on his forehead and is looking down toward the idol. Ornamental gilded arch frames the top of the scene.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a flower-decorated processional vehicle with a pink draped robe, crown and ornate jewelry, holding a trident. A young attendant in a pink sari-style garment raises one arm while holding a brass plate of offerings near the deity, and a person in orange clothing with a gold necklace reaches toward the tray from the left. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the scene under a gold-edged arch. No visible person is identifiable as a person by appearance, so no candidate is recorded.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple procession float decorated with yellow, orange, red and white marigold garlands. Seated on the right is a golden metal murti of a deity pair with a crown and a red turban-like headdress, wearing a pink-red sari-style garment, jewelled necklaces and a trident-like staff in front. A standing man in a pink dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain and bare upper body, raises his hand toward the deity's crown while another person's arm, in orange cloth, holds up a gold tray or plate at left. Overhead is a golden arch. Visible ritual action suggests a pada puja or abhishekam.2010-12-26A festival procession scene at a temple entrance: a pair of golden metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are seated on a richly decorated palanquin or ratha draped in red, yellow, orange and white marigold and rose garlands. The male murti wears a red turban and ornate gold crown, the female murti wears a pink sari, layered necklaces and a jeweled crown. A priest in a pink dhoti and pink upper cloth stands behind, reaching up to touch the murtis, while another attendant in orange holds a golden aarti plate toward the figures. Golden carved arch framing the scene.2010-12-26A 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.2010-12-26