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A photograph of a festival procession image of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi, a deity murti of a seated couple decked in gold crowns, heavy jewellery and garlands, set in a flower-covered shrine with gold arch and green backdrop. Two young men flank the central figure, each holding a white cloth over the murti; the left attendant wears a green turban and orange-red dhoti, the right wears an orange turban and gold waist ornament. Both have white ash markings on their arms and garlands of white jasmine. Another murti appears behind on the right. Two physical people are visible.

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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.2015-10-18April 27 20182018-04-27October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Photograph of a Hindu temple ritual before a seated deity pair decorated with gold ornaments, red and pink garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central deity wears a tall gold crown with a red band and a jewelled necklace, and sits on a green cushioned seat under a green canopy. Two priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on either side; the left priest wears a green and gold headwrap and holds a gold-bordered cloth to the deity, while the right priest wears a gold cap and holds the other end of the cloth. Gilded ceremonial panels, brass oil lamps and a gold-framed backdrop surround the scene. The arrangement suggests a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam wedding ritual, with the cloth 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.2015-10-18April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesA 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.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, decorated with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with red trim and a jewelled necklace. Two flanking figures with similar golden faces and tall ornate headdresses sit on either side. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare upper bodies stand in front, one lifting and arranging a red-and-white draped cloth over the deity, the other handling the garlanded ornaments. Ornate gilt metal panels and oil lamps frame the altar.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18