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Photograph of a gilded deity murti being adorned at night beneath a gold-painted temple canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt reaches up to the figure's crown while another white-clad man at left steadies a bamboo pole tied to it. Beside them stands a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair. Ornate gold pillars and studio lights frame the scene, and a red cloth drapes the murti's seat.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti seated on a golden chariot-like shrine (ratha) at night, lit by overhead spotlights. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around the figure; one in the centre bends forward with hands near the deity while others in white with orange shawls stand nearby. Ornate gold pillars and carved panels frame the scene, and a red garment drapes the seated figure. Tamil text runs along the base of the chariot.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23Photograph of a temple ritual with a large gold-coloured metal deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, the figure in orange-saffron cloth with a crown, placed under an ornate gold arch behind a red curtain. In the foreground at lower left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a shaved head and glasses kneels beside a dark stone Shivalingam, reaching toward it with his hands, while a younger man in white with a yellow shawl holds a metal plate of offerings. At center left, a bearded man in a cream-white dhoti and shawl stands near a wooden table. At upper right, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain and sandalwood tilak holds a tray with two small brass vessels.2010-01-01Night photograph of a man in saffron-orange turban and orange dhoti, bare-chested, standing beside large gold-coloured seated deity murti and a gilded wooden pillar. He is lifting a white cloth with gold borders with one hand, appearing to drape or adjust it over the golden figure. A distinctive saffron turban, bare upper body and sacred ash marks on the chest match the a person cues, but the face is turned away, so appearance is uncertain; he is described by role as a sannyasi-clad figure. Background is dark with a floodlight in the corner.2006-09-23A golden deity murti seated on a pedestal is being prepared indoors under bright ceiling lights, with gilded walls behind it. A man in an orange saffron cloth with long curly hair stands at right, back partly turned, reaching his right hand toward the murti's raised hand. Two men in white dhotis and shirts stand at left and right edges, and a man in a checked shirt leans in at center. Bamboo poles are tied to the murti for support, and a chakra-like disc and trident-like staff are visible. The scene appears to be decoration or alankaram work.2006-09-23Outdoor temple courtyard under a stone roof. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and gold chain stands at left pouring water from a small bowl over a golden deity murti seated on a throne. A second person in white pours water from a silver kalasha onto the murti's head, and a third attendant in white stands at far left. The seated golden figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over its body and is adorned with gold armlets and bangles. Red curtains hang behind, and a gold-framed arch surrounds the scene. This is an abhishekam ritual with water being poured over the deity murti.2011-09-19A photograph taken at night inside a temple shrine lit by a single overhead lamp. In the centre, a man with long, dark, wavy hair seen from behind wears an orange saffron wrap over bare shoulders and back, his hands clasped at his waist. He faces a gilded metal deity murti with a tall crown, a white turban-like cloth, and a sword or staff held at its side, set before a red cloth backdrop with gold-painted columns. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward toward the murti on the left, and a man in a white-and-grey checked shirt stands at the right edge, with another figure partly visible behind. Presence of a person is indicated by the long hair and saffron wrap, but the figure is seen only from behind so identity remains uncertain.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded deity murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. A man in saffron robes stands at the centre, pouring liquid over the murti, while two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour from brass vessels above, and a fourth man in white stands at the right. Marigold and yellow-purple flower garlands drape the arch pillars, and a brass kalasha sits on the black base. Below, a framed portrait labelled with a photo of a smiling man in white is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. Four physical people are visible.2010-01-01