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A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated shrine with two deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, jeweled necklaces and crowns. A devotee in a rust-red turban and orange-red dhoti stands at left, seen from behind, hands clasped in prayer. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and gilded arched panels frame the scene. The statues are not people; one visible person stands in the scene.

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October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesA devotee in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown wrap stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a white flower garland and gold bangles. Beside him, a pair of richly decorated deity murti sit on a green-draped golden peetha, one wearing a gold crown, red and white silk and a heavy jewelled necklace, the other in a gold crown with a green and red garment and layered gold garlands. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the figures and the throne, with brass oil lamps and a silver tray at the foreground. A golden parasol canopy with colourful tassels and ornate gold arches frame the scene.2015-10-18July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Hindu temple ritual before a seated deity pair decorated with gold ornaments, red and pink garlands and yellow marigold strands. The central deity wears a tall gold crown with a red band and a jewelled necklace, and sits on a green cushioned seat under a green canopy. Two priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on either side; the left priest wears a green and gold headwrap and holds a gold-bordered cloth to the deity, while the right priest wears a gold cap and holds the other end of the cloth. Gilded ceremonial panels, brass oil lamps and a gold-framed backdrop surround the scene. The arrangement suggests a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam wedding ritual, with the cloth offering.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.2015-10-18July 13 20152015-07-13October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual in a decorated shrine. Two seated deity murtis dressed in white and gold garments with silver and jewelled ornaments, garlanded with red, orange and yellow flower strands, sit on a green cushioned dais beneath a gold-framed canopy with a yellow backdrop. A standing priest with a dark turban and bare upper body, wearing a blue waist cloth and a gold necklace, faces the deities with his back to the camera. On the right, a standing attendant in white dhoti, wearing a flower garland and a folded-hand gesture, stands beside an ornate golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps and gold-framed carved panels frame the scene.2015-10-18A ceremonial photograph of a Meenakshi Thirukalyanam style festival scene. Three decorated murti figures are seated on a green-draped platform framed with white and multicolour flower garlands: a central deity murti in gold-and-red crown with gold necklaces, flanked by two smaller murtis, one wearing a maroon and gold outfit and one in green and purple with a jewelled crown. Two men stand in front of the platform: one in white dhoti with a green and gold turban-style cap, bending forward with hands on the platform; the other, bare-chested with a lavender shawl, reaching out with a hand toward the murtis. Gold and silver ornamental panels decorate the background.2015-10-18