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Two ornately decorated deity murti stand on a golden pedestal before a fire pit, with a small flame burning at the base. The left figure wears an orange turban, garlands of red and white flowers, and a silver necklace; the right figure wears a silver crown and silver ornaments. Banana leaves and brass vessels with offerings are in the foreground, and a backdrop shows two large framed portraits flanking a Tamil banner. The scene suggests a ritual homa or puja. No people are physically present.

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A photograph of two standing metal deity murtis on a gold-trimmed pedestal, both adorned with white and red flower garlands and ornate silver necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth and a crown with an orange turban-like top, one hand raised; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and orange cloth. A gold-framed fire pit with a small flame sits in front, with silver vessels and brass items at the lower right where a priest in white is partly visible at the edge. Behind are gold thrones with red cushions and a large orange backdrop with gold decorative panels.2015-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesA festival photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden pedestal beside a fire pit. The left figure wears an orange and gold shawl, and the right figure wears a maroon garment; both are draped in yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents and heavy silver-toned ornaments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing and a bangle holds a ladle over a flaming homa fire. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white shirts, green and teal saris, and a pink sari stands near a pale orange backdrop with a glowing decorative frame. A white barrier cloth separates the area from the crowd.2012-01-08Evening ritual photograph at an outdoor temple-style setting. Two silver-and-gold metal deity murtis stand on a golden pedestal, each adorned with silver necklaces, crowns and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The left murti wears an orange shawl. A fire pit with burning flame sits in the foreground beside silver offering vessels and a pot. Behind them, a large orange-toned backdrop shows a smiling portrait, and a seated figure in an orange garment with a flower garland and necklace appears under the portrait. Several men in white shirts, dhotis and dark clothing stand and watch. Bare-armed attendants in orange saris hold brass vessels at right.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29Two metal deity murti stand on a decorated pedestal in front of a stage backdrop. The left figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment with a green-bordered sash, a crown, and a necklace, and is draped with white and yellow flower garlands with green leaves; its right hand is raised in blessing. The right figure wears a silver-embellished headdress, a multi-strand silver necklace, and an orange garment, also garlanded with flowers and green leaves, and holds a green staff-like object. Behind them, gold-decorated thrones with red cushions and framed portraits of two smiling figures in orange and white, including a figure in an orange turban on the left, are visible. Tamil-language lettering appears on the orange backdrop.2015-05-05 +1 copiesTwo metal utsava murti statues of deities stand on a gilded ornate platform with yellow-green and maroon garlands draped over them, one holding a raised hand and the other wearing a tall crown with silver ornaments. A flame burns in front of the platform. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man with a saffron turban and a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated on a throne, plus a temple tower. Wooden railings and gold-embossed panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible apart from a partial figure in orange at the left edge.2011-12-08May 05 20152015-05-05A night-time photo of a stage with two adorned murti statues. A silver lamp with a flame is being lit by a hand at the right edge, and a large golden throne with a leopard-print cushion sits behind them. A large portrait of a bald-headed man with white vertical tilak, rudraksha-style beads and an orange garment is displayed on a red backdrop. Gold-framed decorative panels and a red curtain complete the scene. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial hand and arm.2015-05-05Photograph of a satsang event on a gold-trimmed platform in front of a peach-coloured banner with Tamil script and a faded portrait. Two metal murti statues stand on the platform: the left one wears an orange cloth, white and red garlands and a crown, holding a staff; the right one wears yellow and green garlands with a dark sari-like drape. Behind them, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red garland and ornate gold-coloured clothing sits on a decorated seat, possibly the honoured figure. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand around the platform, and a small oil lamp burns at the top right of the banner.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side as the centrepiece of a ceremony, decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, orange flowers, purple grapes-like blossoms and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange turban and a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange sari with a green sash. Banana leaves and brass offering bowls sit at their feet. Several people in white and orange shirts stand behind them at a stage with a draped backdrop. Visible Tamil script on the backdrop reads 'ஞ்சங்க' partially. The image is a photograph.2012-04-06