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A photo of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and a gold-and-red garland of marigolds and roses. Two men attend it: on the left a bare-backed priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth and a red turban, lifting a thread or rope toward the figure; on the right a man in a light-coloured wrap and a golden hat leans in, hand raised toward the murti. The background is an ornate gold-leaf arch with a green curtain.

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July 18 20132013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded shrine where a decorated deity murti stands, wearing an ornate crown, layered gold and red-jewelled necklaces and green-and-gold garments. Two priests in front of the murti: the left one, seen from behind, wears a white dhoti with a deep blue-and-gold border and a pink shawl over the shoulder, with a bare back and a reddish-gold cap; the right one, also seen from behind, wears a grey-beige shawl and a grey-gold cap, holding the garland-draped murti area. Long garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow and white hang across the murti, and a polished silver kalasha-like vessel stands at the left edge. Scene suggests puja or alankaram, with no visible a person candidate present.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18Two priests in a temple sanctum decorate a golden deity murti with garlands. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a heavy gold necklace with red and white stones, and a yellow silk garment. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape over it. On the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a pink shoulder cloth and a red-and-gold turban extends his arm to adjust the garland. On the right, a man in a grey-beige shawl, a wide-brimmed gold-embroidered hat and a gold-bordered brown dhoti reaches toward the crown. Behind them, a pink curtain frames the altar, with gold arches and carved gold panels.2013-07-18October 18 20152015-10-18July 18 20132013-07-18Two temple priests stand before a golden shrine adorned with ornate gold-leaf carvings, decorating a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi. The priest on the left wears a green and gold turban, a bare torso, a gold-bordered cream dhoti and a long gold sash, and lifts a garland toward the figure's crown. The priest on the right wears a gold turban and purple sash over a bare chest and reaches to place a jewelled crown or headdress on the murti. The deity wears a green sari, a rich gold and red-stone necklace, and is flanked by yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white flower garlands. A brass oil lamp burns at the right edge. Ritual decoration of a deity during a temple ceremony.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, ornate crown and yellow-and-gold garments, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers. A shaved-headed priest in a rust-coloured turban and bare upper body with a white dhoti and pink-trimmed cloth works at the murti, placing a garland. Beside him a man in a cream-coloured kurta, cream turban-style head covering and white dhoti holds a garland and makes an offering. An elderly woman with grey hair and white marks on her forehead and arms stands in the foreground, and another man in white stands at the right edge. Gold temple pillars and a red backdrop frame the scene.2013-07-18Two priests in ceremonial dress perform a ritual before a decorated deity murti of a goddess in a green and gold sari with a crown and heavy gold jewellery, set in front of an ornate gilded arch. The priest on the left wears a green and gold turban and a bare upper body with a gold-bordered cloth, and raises a thread or cord over the murti. The priest on the right wears a gold turban and white dhoti, holding a similar offering near the deity. Both wear white and yellow flower garlands. A lit oil lamp stands at the right, and a pink curtain and gold and yellow floral garlands frame the shrine. No a person candidate is visible in the scene.2015-10-18Photo of a temple ritual at a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments, a red and gold cloth, and a golden crown with pearl embellishments. Three men attend the murti: at left a man in a golden-yellow dhoti and bare back holds a wrist-thread and a brass tray, at right a man in a purple-bordered garment and gold armlet and a shaved-head attendant near the top left wear garlands and ritual markings. Bare backs and gold armlets, with a golden temple backdrop behind.2015-10-18A temple puja before a gilded deity murti adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands and an ornate crown. Two priests stand at either side holding a silver aarti lamp with a flame toward the image. Left, a priest with bare upper body, sacred thread and a pink cloth wears a brown ceremonial cap. Right, a priest in a beige shawl and gold-trimmed cap holds the lamp. In the foreground, a seated older man with white-streaked hair, glasses, a white-striped forehead and a rudraksha mala bows with palms pressed together. Gold and red decorative temple panels frame the scene.2013-07-18