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A photograph of a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam style festival setting: a central deity murti seated on a green-draped throne decorated with gold filigree, wearing a tall gold crown with a red band, white and gold garments, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Flanking the central figure are two smaller seated murtis, one wearing a dark red turban and the other a tall gold headdress with blue-jewelled necklaces. The throne is wrapped in white, yellow, pink and red garlands. Two priests in front, one wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and the other in a purple-bordered cloth, perform worship with their hands raised toward the central figure.

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October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Ceremonial scene at a temple-style festival: two processional deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are seated on a green-draped platform framed by marigold and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, red and white silk draping, a large jewelled necklace and gold arm ornaments. A priest in a bare-chested state with white dhoti and gold-embroidered shawl leans in and touches the central murti's face. Beside him a second attendant bends forward, wearing a purple wrap and garland. The flanking murti wears a green silk sari, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and an ornate gold crown. Gold metal panels and green fabric make up the backdrop. No person is identifiable as a person by the visible cues here.2015-10-18A golden deity murti seated on a green-draped throne is decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Two priests stand on either side, bare-chested with white dhotis and gold-coloured head coverings, one lifting an object toward the deity's crown and the other holding a hand near the figure. Gold ornate throne arches frame the scene against a deep red wall, and a second decorated murti sits to the right.2015-10-18A photograph of a deity murti seated on a green-and-gold throne, adorned with a gold crown, red and gold garments, layered gold necklaces and heavy garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Two priests stand on either side: the one on the left, bare-chested with a white dhoti and a green turban, and the one on the right in a purple-bordered cloth and gold-coloured headwear, both apparently attending the murti. Gold ornate arches and a green curtain form the backdrop, and an ornate gold canopy frames the scene. The statue's decorated figures on the throne sides include a smaller murti in a red crown. The setting suggests a temple ritual such as abhishekam or alankaram.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne draped with green cloth and garlands of red and white flowers. The central murti wears a large jewelled necklace, a red and gold crown and gold armour-like ornaments. Flanking figures appear to be smaller murtis in gold crowns. Two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and white flower garlands stand in front, one holding a gold vessel and the other a gold ceremonial object, as in an abhishekam or puja. Gold and green cushions and jewelled decorations frame the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a golden-faced deity murti seated on a green-draped throne, decorated with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with red trim and a jewelled necklace. Two flanking figures with similar golden faces and tall ornate headdresses sit on either side. Two priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and bare upper bodies stand in front, one lifting and arranging a red-and-white draped cloth over the deity, the other handling the garlanded ornaments. Ornate gilt metal panels and oil lamps frame the altar.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18