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A standing man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a cream turban smiles and reaches toward a large decorated murti of a goddess seated in a carved chair. The goddess wears a red and gold embroidered blouse and skirt, a gold crown, jewelry, and holds a pink flower and a lotus-like object; a second murti with a trident-like staff and teal garment stands at left. Behind them are green foliage, marigold and white flower garlands, and a gold-framed carved arch in a temple hall. This is a deity mantle and procession-style setting; the man is a devotee or participant, and his identity is not established by visible cues.

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June 09 20092009-06-09A man in a cream turban and an ornate cream-and-gold embroidered sherwani with a red-and-gold scarf draped over one shoulder touches the face of a metal deity murti of a goddess, with a gold crown, jewellery and red-and-gold embroidered garment. The murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a gold sheen veil, and stands in a stone-pillared temple setting.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at night, centred on a golden-faced deity murti of a goddess with a dark hair bun, gold crown, red-and-gold sari and a gold garland-like necklace, holding a pink flower. A man in a cream turban and a gold brocade sherwani-style tunic with red sash stands at right, adjusting the goddess's veil and tying or arranging her gold necklace with both hands. Behind them are garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and green leaves, with an ornate gold-framed canopy above. A partly visible figure in a blue garment and turban with a gold ornament appears at left edge. The scene suggests a thirukalyanam-style marriage ceremony.2009-06-09A photograph of a golden-skinned goddess murti with a gold crown, red and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a veil, holding a flower stem, beside a man in an ornate gold-brocade sherwani with a cream turban and a red sash. The man stands at the right, smiling, with long hair and gold bangles, one hand extended toward the murti. Behind them stands a tall arrangement of marigolds and red and white flowers and green leaves, with a stone pillar in the background. The setting appears to be a temple procession or festival, with the murti seated on a decorated palanquin or chariot. The man's appearance, long hair with ornate gold clothing, is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2009-06-09A photograph of a temple ritual in which a person in a cream turban and gold-embroidered sherwani adjusts the golden garland and gold chains on a dark-skinned deity murti decorated with a crown, a gold veil and a red and gold embroidered garment. The murti holds a golden staff with a pink flower. Behind it are green foliage and bright marigold and mixed flower garlands. A second ornate figure with gold and turquoise embellishments stands at the left edge. The person's face is partly turned away and the setting is a stone temple wall. Only one physical person is visible.2009-06-09A photograph of a wedding-style ceremony at night. Two golden-faced deity murtis are seated on a decorated throne: the figure on the left wears a teal silk robe, a gold-and-white turban, and holds a golden trident, while the central figure wears a red and gold bridal dress, a black veil and a jewelled headpiece. A living man stands at the right in a gold embroidered sherwani with a cream turban and a red sash, reaching up to touch the forehead of the central murti. Garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers surround the throne, and a gold arch frames the scene.2009-06-09