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Night-time outdoor ritual on sand, with three metal deity murtis on a raised platform being attended by priests. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a teal waistband and gold border pours liquid from a coconut-shaped vessel, while a second priest in a pink-and-purple striped dhoti stands at left holding a pot with leaves. At right, a man with his hair tied up wears a pink shawl over white dhoti and holds a small vessel. Devotees stand and sit in the background, some with hands folded in namaskar, and marigold petals are scattered at the murti bases. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam.

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Night outdoor ritual at a beach-like sandy setting. A priest in a white dhoti with a green and orange waist sash and a magenta turban stands at centre, pouring liquid from a small vessel over a gold-toned metal deity murti of a standing figure with a tall crown. Beside it a smaller gold figure and a figure in a multicoloured sari stand on pedestals, with a ceremonial pot and leaves nearby. On the left a bare-chested man in a striped lungi holds a coconut and leaves. On the right a bare-chested man in a magenta and white cloth holds a small vessel. Behind them a dense crowd in white and coloured clothing watches, some with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual.2015-12-25Night-time outdoor ritual on sand before a seated crowd. A priest in a white dhoti with a teal and gold waistband and a magenta head wrap pours or anoints a small bronze deity murti with his hands. Beside him stands a bare-chested attendant in a striped pink lungi holding a coconut and mango leaves, and another bare-chested attendant in a magenta dhoti holds a small kalasha vessel. Three larger copper-coloured standing murtis, including a crowned deity form, stand on a stone base. Several people with folded hands and garlands watch from behind.2015-12-25December 25 20152015-12-25December 25 20152015-12-25Night outdoor photo on sand of a ritual with metal deity murtis on a raised base. Several figures stand around them: a shirtless man with a pink turban and rudraksha-style necklaces; a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a striped purple-and-white cloth, pouring or offering with a flame-like gesture; another shirtless man in a pink-and-white cloth holding a small vessel; and a long-haired attendant with garlands. Behind them a crowd stands and sits watching in the dark. Copper-coloured deity figures include a standing form with a tall crown holding objects, a smaller figure, and a female figure in a patterned sari. A metal bowl sits on the sand.2015-12-25 +1 copiesNight outdoor photo of a ritual abhishekam at a sandy-ground site. A priest in a magenta turban and white dhoti stands at center, pouring liquid from a raised vessel over a set of copper-coloured metal deity murtis, a tall-crowned standing figure with a smaller companion figure and a female figure holding a lamp. On the left, a man bare-chested with a white cloth over his shoulder and a pale purple-and-green lower cloth holds a green leafy offering and a pot. On the right, a bare-chested man in a magenta shawl and white dhoti holds a small silver pot and wears a beaded garland. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange attire watches, several with hands folded in anjali. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2015-12-25Night outdoor ritual on sand before a crowd of onlookers. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a striped maroon-and-cream dhoti stretches his arm toward three polished copper-toned deity murtis on low pedestals, one with a tall crown and raised hand. To the left, a man in a pink turban and white dhoti with a green-and-gold waist band holds a brass pot and flowers, and to the right a man in a pink-and-white dhoti wears a garland and holds a small brass vessel. Garlands of flowers hang on several figures and marigold petals lie on the pedestals. Spectators in white and light clothing stand behind a rope in the dark.2015-12-25Night outdoor ritual photo. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a teal and gold waistband and a magenta turban stands at left, holding a leafy bundle of green leaves over copper-coloured metal deity murtis. The murtis include a standing figure with a raised hand and a tall figure in a multicoloured sari-like garment. A silver bowl and a kalasha with leaves sit atop the figures, and a coconut rests on the sand in front. Behind them, a seated audience in white and dark clothing watches in the darkness. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja performed on a beach.2015-12-25Night outdoor ritual on sand before a seated and standing crowd. Three bronze metal deity murtis stand on a red-covered platform with a bronze peetha base; the central figure holds a trident-like staff and a small bell. Two men at left wear white dhotis and pink or magenta head cloths and garlands; one holds a silver vessel of flowers. A bare-chested priest in a striped lungi-style cloth faces the murtis while holding a ritual implement. At right, a man in a white dhoti with a pink-and-gold shawl and garland holds a small vessel. Spectators in white shirts and lanyards, and others in dark clothes, stand in the background at night.2015-12-25Night-time ritual abhishekam at an outdoor gathering. A priest in a magenta turban, bare-chested with a white dhoti bordered in teal and gold, pours water from a raised clear pot wrapped with green leaves over three bronze deity murtis with crowns and ornaments. Behind them, seated and standing devotees in white and dark clothing watch in the dark. Water streams down over the figures.2015-12-25December 25 20152015-12-25Night outdoor ritual on sand before a seated crowd. A bare-chested man in a striped pink and green lungi with rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms holds a flame lamp to three metal murtis: a standing deity with a tall crown and trident, a smaller figure, and a female figure in a purple sari. Another man with a mala and bare chest stands behind. Many audience members sit watching in the background, some in red and white lanyards. a person is not visibly present in this image.2015-12-25