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A ceremonial wedding display in a hall with a dark red curtain. Several deity murtis of a divine couple are seated on ornate gold thrones, heavily garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, wearing gold crowns and jewellery, with a murti of a standing deity on the far right holding a spear. Beside the murtis, a man in an orange turban, white-and-saffron dhoti and bare chest stands and wears a garland, along with a few garlanded people in pink and red sitting near the thrones. Fruits, a plate of sweets, and a silver tray with betel leaves lie on the floor in front, with scattered petals on the white floor.

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December 25 20132013-12-25A temple-style ritual hall with a white tiled floor and a red curtain behind. In the foreground a monk in orange robes sits cross-legged before a spread of fruits, coconuts, sugarcane, plates of sweets, flowers and a brass vessel as a puja offering. A second monk in orange sits beside him. Along the right and centre, several ornate golden thrones hold deity murtis and figures dressed in red, pink and purple silk, all heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and red marigold flower strands. A standing man in an orange turban and red-and-gold dhoti, wearing a garland, stands near the thrones. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. On the left a seated figure in red garments sits on a gold-and-red throne flanked by a lion, with a second seated figure in red nearby.2013-12-25A temple hall set for a wedding ritual with garlanded figures seated on golden thrones. On the left, a priest in an orange-red cloth sits near a brick-like fire arrangement with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. Along the right and centre, several deity murti or figures in pink, maroon and red silk are heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. A standing man in an orange turban and a flowing wrap stands near the thrones. A small seated figure in a red shawl sits on a red throne at the back left. White tiled floor, red petals scattered on the ground, dark red curtain behind.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25Ceremonial stage at a temple hall with a maroon velvet drape and gold-framed thrones decorated with marigold garlands. Two central figures in red and pink silk sit on a raised seat, flanked by garlanded deity murti and figures in pink and purple. At left, a figure in saffron sits on a red-and-gold throne while two priests in saffron and orange cloth sit on the floor before a ritual setup of brick-lined fire pit, dried sticks, brass vessels, fruit and flowers. Standing attendants in saffron and white with turbans complete the scene.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25Ceremonial scene before an ornate gold-framed throne-style arch draped in green fabric. Two large deity murtis, one on the left wearing a pink and purple skirt, a jeweled crown and pearl necklaces, and one at centre with a crown and beaded garlands, are heavily decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In the foreground a man in a red dhoti and white upper cloth with a white cloth on his head stands among other ritual participants; a shaved-headed man with white tilak marks kneels nearby, and a woman in a red blouse is partly visible at left. The setting suggests a puja or padapuja with garlanded images.2013-12-25A ceremonial hall during a Meenakshi Kalyanam-style ritual. In the foreground, a priest in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala tends a small brick fire pit with a flame, beside silver bowls, fruit, flowers and offerings on a green leaf. Along the right, several seated figures in red, pink and purple garments are heavily garlanded with yellow and red flowers; they appear to be deity murtis on draped seats rather than living people. A man in an orange turban and red-orange dhoti stands at the far right, adorned with flower garlands. At upper left, a seated figure in red and gold sits on a gold-and-red throne flanked by golden lion figures, with a garland draped over the throne back. Incense smoke rises at left.2013-12-25A ceremonial stage scene with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arched canopy. Three seated deity murtis, a central figure flanked by two consorts, are decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers and wear crowns and gold jewellery. Standing beside them on the left and right are attendants in red and orange clothing with flower garlands, and a third seated deity murti appears at far right in pink and gold garments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange and saffron robes sits on the floor with white ash markings, beside brass vessels, a silver bowl, marigold flowers, green leaves and a pile of dried sticks on a brick base.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25