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A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a golden-framed throne backed by green fabric. Two priests stand with bare upper bodies and white dhotis, one wearing a green turban and the other a gold turban, both raising a white cloth with red and gold border over a silver-white deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown with a red band, layered pearl and jewel necklaces, and is draped in red and gold silk and heavy white flower garlands. The scene is set against a dark red wall with a white and gold arch.

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Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the back of a golden-framed throne, holding a white cloth over a deity murti seated in front of a green curtain. The murti has a gold face, a red crown, a silver-and-jewelled necklace and garlands of white and yellow flowers. One priest wears a green-and-gold turban and a gold-bordered shawl, while the other wears a gold cap and a purple-bordered sash. Both wear gold armlets and bracelets. Marigold and rose garlands drape the throne. This appears to be an abhishekam or alankaram ritual.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Two priests with bare upper bodies and white dhotis with red and gold borders stand behind a seated deity murti, adjusting a white cloth and a red-and-gold crown on its head. The metallic murti wears a red and gold headdress, a layered white and jewelled necklace, and gold armlets, seated on a green cushioned seat. Dense garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the murti and a gilded arched backdrop with a green silk canopy. One priest wears a green turban and gold armbands; the other wears a gold turban and a purple-blue shawl. The scene shows a temple-style abhishekam or alankaram dressing ritual.2015-10-18Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths stand at the back of an ornate golden shrine, lifting a white and gold draped cloth over a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red band, a white jewelled necklace, gold arm ornaments and a red-and-gold garment, seated on a green cushion. Garlands of white, red and yellow flowers frame the image, and a green backdrop and gold carved arch surround the shrine. The priests wear gold-bordered cloths over their shoulders and gold armbands. This appears to be a ritual dressing of the deity murti.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. Two priests stand at either side of a deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, heavily garlanded with red and white flowers and gold ornaments. The priest on the left, bare-chested in white dhoti and a green-and-gold headcloth, extends his arm to lift a gold-bordered cloth toward the deity. The priest on the right, bare-chested with a saffron-yellow turban and white dhoti, holds the other end of the cloth. Gold-framed decorative panels and brass lamps frame the scene, and a golden peetha is in the foreground. No a person candidate is visible, and the ritual looks like a vastram offering.2015-10-18Ceremonial scene of a decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped throne-like platform heavily garlanded with white, yellow and magenta flower strands. The murti wears a gold crown with red trim and a white and gold silk garment with ornate jewelled necklaces. Two priests in traditional attire hold a gold-bordered cloth canopy over it. The left priest wears a green and gold embroidered turban and a gold-bordered white dhoti; the right priest wears a gold turban and a bare upper body with a garland. Two smaller metal or stone deity figures with crowns stand behind the central murti, and gold repoussé panels frame the background.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18