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A photo of a ritual at an outdoor temple-like shrine. A bare-chested man in a hot pink dhoti and shawl, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers and a red tilak on his forehead, stands before two large golden deity murti seated on a throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The murti wear crowns and pink cloth; one holds a trident. A young man in orange clothes and a gold chain holds a brass plate of offerings. The man in pink appears to be performing a puja or padapuja; his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.

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December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a seated golden metal murti of a deity dressed in pink silk with ornate silver and gold jewellery, a crown and a long pink headcloth, holding a silver trident-like staff. A woman in a pink sari stands behind it, adjusting the crown and garlands, while a hand in orange holds out a gold plate at left. The murti is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The scene appears to be a temple ritual decoration with an arch above.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A festival procession scene at a temple entrance: a pair of golden metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are seated on a richly decorated palanquin or ratha draped in red, yellow, orange and white marigold and rose garlands. The male murti wears a red turban and ornate gold crown, the female murti wears a pink sari, layered necklaces and a jeweled crown. A priest in a pink dhoti and pink upper cloth stands behind, reaching up to touch the murtis, while another attendant in orange holds a golden aarti plate toward the figures. Golden carved arch framing the scene.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl stands behind a seated metal murti of a deity dressed in pink silk, wearing a crown, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and touches its head with his right hand. Behind the murti is a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple marigold and rose strands, with a gold arched frame. At left, a second man in orange robes and gold jewellery holds a gold plate of offerings with fresh garlands. The setting is an open stone-pillared temple hall, and the murti is being honoured with an abhishekam-style blessing.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple procession float decorated with yellow, orange, red and white marigold garlands. Seated on the right is a golden metal murti of a deity pair with a crown and a red turban-like headdress, wearing a pink-red sari-style garment, jewelled necklaces and a trident-like staff in front. A standing man in a pink dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain and bare upper body, raises his hand toward the deity's crown while another person's arm, in orange cloth, holds up a gold tray or plate at left. Overhead is a golden arch. Visible ritual action suggests a pada puja or abhishekam.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22