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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, draped in red and white flower garlands with yellow marigolds and heavy gold-and-white jewelled necklaces. Two priests stand in front, bare-chested with white sacred marks on their arms and wearing purple and gold cloths; one holds a small silver vessel while both reach toward the central figure. A green cloth backdrop and gold framing surround the scene, with a second smaller murti with a crown visible at the right. This appears to be a temple-style abhishekam or puja offering.

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Temple ritual photograph of two silver-and-gold deity murtis, both wearing ornate crowns and heavy jewelled necklaces, decorated with red, yellow and white garlands. Two priests with bare upper bodies and gold-coloured head cloths perform a ceremony, one holding a coconut with both hands while the other holds a silver vessel. Green embroidered cushion and gold ornamental metalwork in the background.2015-10-18Photograph of a ritual at a decorated altar where a silver-faced deity murti is seated in the centre, wearing a tall gold crown with red band, layered white and silver jewelled necklaces and gold arm ornaments, framed by dense garlands of red and yellow flowers. Two flanking deity figures wear red-and-gold crowns. In the foreground two bare-chested priests in white dhotis, one holding a small brass vessel, perform a ceremonial offering, one passing a gold-coloured item to the deity. A third man at left wears a purple head cloth. The setting is a green draped backdrop with gold carved ornaments, consistent with a Meenakshi-style wedding ritual.2015-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18A 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 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 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.2015-10-18October 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.2015-10-18Temple ritual before two large metal deity murtis, one with a tall red and gold crown and white necklace, the other with a gold crown and green silk garment, both garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Three priests stand in front, bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders; one at left wears a violet cloth and holds a conch-like object, while the two at right hold a gold pot or plate offering toward the deities. A green cushion sits behind them, with a brass lamp and gilded arch on the right. No person in the scene is visibly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked. Three physical people are visible.2015-10-18Photograph of a temple wedding-style ritual before a decorated deity murti pair. Two gilded metal murtis are seated on a green-draped platform framed by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and gold arches. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band, a white and jewelled garment and necklaces. Three priests with bare upper bodies attend: one in a purple cloth and blue headwrap pours liquid from a small vessel, another in green embroidered cloth and a gold necklace stands between, and a third in white dhoti and purple shawl holds a coconut offered to the deities. Abhishekam or kalyanam rites are suggested by the offering and pouring.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18