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December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22December 26 20092009-12-26December 29 20092009-12-29A photograph of a shrine: a person with long dark hair worn high and swept back, wearing a red-orange silk garment draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and gold bangles, touches the chin of a golden deity murti with a tall ornate gold crown, jewelled earrings and a nose ring. Vibrant garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds surround the murti, and gilded carved arches frame the scene. The person appears to be performing a ritual adornment or abhishekam-style service.2016-01-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual at a golden shrine niche. In the foreground, a man with hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, raises his right arm to hold a small object near the decorated figure. Beside him, a large deity murti with a golden face, a red and black embellished crown, layered jewelry and a lotus in its hand sits draped in garlands of white jasmine and red, green, yellow and purple flowers. An orange silk backdrop and ornate gilded arch frame the scene. The man is a priest or devotee performing a puja; his identity is not established by visible cues.2012-04-30December 01 20112011-12-01ADIKAILASA on 3/14/20212021-03-14Close-up of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, red lips and a jewelled nose ring. A jewelled crown with pearl and red stone ornaments sits on the head, and a golden hand holding a lotus-like object appears at the left edge. Ornate jewelled earrings and a red-and-white stone necklace are visible, with red and yellow flowers at the right.2008-12-26 +1 copies