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A temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arched canopy. A priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands with bare shoulders, holding a garland to a deity murti of Subramanya decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands, over a green and red cloth. Another priest in white stands behind him. Two women in orange and white saris stand at left near a board listing names. Brass oil lamp, banana offerings, fruit and bowls of prasadam sit on the floor, with a microphone at left. Abhishekam-style puja with flower garlands.

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A temple ritual photograph in which a long-haired person in a green silk sari and blouse stands before a golden canopied throne holding a deity murti decorated with white and red jasmine garlands. The murti is adorned with a red-and-gold cloth and a yellow marigold garland, and the lamp-lit shrine behind shows red and gold drapery and more garlanded deities. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and beaded rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a ritual item, and a seated priest in white dhoti with bare torso sits at lower left beside a small oil lamp. Red-and-white striped pillars and a golden lamp stand complete the scene.2011-11-01Inside a temple shrine, a woman in a green sari with a gold-bordered pallu stands with folded hands before a deity murti seated on a gold peetha throne under a gold arch. The murti wears white and red garlands and a gold-coloured face and crown, with a red cloth draped beneath. A seated priest in white dhoti and a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala sits at lower left beside brass bowls of flowers, a small fire and offerings. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the background, one holding a plate of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps and a pillared stone hall with a signboard frame the scene.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A temple ritual in progress before a deity murti seated on a golden peetha, the figure dressed in a red and green cloth with heavy garlands of white, orange and yellow flowers. A priest in a white dhoti and shawl stands on the left, raising a golden lamp or aarti vessel toward the murti. To the left, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace stands with hands folded, watching. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, scattered marigold petals cover the floor, and a red plastic tray holds burnt offerings and ash. Brass bowls with fruit and ceremonial items sit on a cloth at left, and a microphone stands near the murti. Behind, another decorated deity murti in red and white garlands is visible, with a temple pillar and a bell-shaped gate in the background.2011-11-01Outdoor temple courtyard scene at a shrine. A bald man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, facing a golden ornate deity murti decorated with white, yellow and pink garlands and draped in teal and red silk. He is performing worship with a flame-lit arrangement of fruit, sweets and oil lamps on a tray near the shrine. Four women stand at left in blue, orange and white saris watching quietly. Behind them is an orange-painted building with a black notice board and red pillars. Fruit offerings and a brass lamp sit on the altar ledge at right.2011-11-01December 27 20092009-12-27November 01 20112011-11-01A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at the front of a shrine, facing a golden deity murti decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a green and red silk garment. He holds his hands together in a devotional gesture, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right on a stone base. Fruit offerings in bowls, including bananas and sliced fruit, sit on a tray at the left. Two women in white and orange saris stand in the background beside a red-and-white painted wall with a black board of names.2011-11-01A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A long-haired figure in a green silk dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and bare chest decorates a golden deity murti seated on a golden peetha throne, with garlands of white and orange flowers. Another figure in orange robes stands beside him holding an offering, and a man in orange robes with a shawl stands at left. A seated priest in white dhoti with a microphone and a sacred thread plays a role at lower left. Brass lamps, marigold petals and a golden ornate arch frame the altar. The page indicates a Subramanya abhishekam, though the deity's iconography is not clearly legible here. A wall board with text is visible at upper left.2011-11-01A temple ritual in progress before a gilded ornate arch-shaped shrine seat on wheels, holding a deity murti decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red flowers. A person in a green silk sari with a gold border leans in to adjust garlands and place offerings on the murti. Behind them a second person in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, holds a brass plate with yellow flowers. At lower left a man in white ritual clothing rings a bell beside a flame. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and red-draped deity figures with floral garlands appear in the background. Red and white striped pillars and stone carvings frame the sanctum.2011-11-01A photo of a temple ritual inside a shrine with orange-painted walls and red-and-white striped pillars. A priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at right, pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto a deity murti seated on a gilded peetha with a golden arched backdrop. The murti wears a garland of white and red flowers and an orange cloth. Marigold petals cover the floor. Another man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left with hands folded. Brass lamps, metal bowls, fruit and a small table with a red box are visible, and a microphone stands nearby. On the right, another deity wears green and red silk and floral garlands. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to a Subramanya murti.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A woman in a green saree with a brown-and-gold border stands at a golden ornate palanquin-style peetha, placing a garland of white and orange flowers and a pendant on a small deity murti seated in the centre. Behind the figure, a brass lamp stands on the floor, and a man at left wears an orange dhoti, a shaved head and beaded necklaces, holding a small offering. Behind the shrine, larger deities are dressed in red and gold garments and yellow-white garlands, with a stone-carved temple wall beyond.2011-11-01