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Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a deity murti heavily decorated with multicolour garlands of yellow, white, pink and red flowers and gold jewellery. A person in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold border pours from a silver vessel toward the murti. Beside them stands a person in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth, a rudraksha-style bead strand visible, while a figure in a patterned black-and-silver headdress stands at the left edge. The murti wears a gold crown and ornate gold necklaces, and a gold altar frame is visible at the right.

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December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple abhishekam scene with a golden deity murti heavily draped in multicolour flower garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green, adorned with gold jewellery and a crown. On the left, priests in white dhotis and a man in a red turban pour from a silver vessel over the image. Brass oil lamps and a small lamp sit in the foreground, and a gold-and-red altar cloth frames the murti.2014-12-05Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a deity murti heavily decorated with a thick garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers, with gold jewellery and a necklace draped on the figure. A priest in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, bare-shouldered with gold armlets, holds a silver vessel and pours or offers abhishekam onto the garlanded murti. Beside him a figure in white robes and a dark wrap, with gold-banded clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, stands assisting with hand outstretched, while another attendant in a tall dark head ornament stands at left. Oil lamps and a gold-carved throne-like seat frame the scene.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple ritual photograph inside a shrine. On the left, a man in a white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp on a tray, while a man with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. In the centre, a woman in a red-and-gold sari and orange head cloth pours from a silver vessel over a deity murti. The murti is draped in a dense garland of red, white and yellow flowers and wears gold ornaments and a pearl necklace. Behind it, a golden figure with a crown sits on a red cushioned throne, and a golden peetha stands at right. Brass lamps and flower petals lie at the base.2014-12-05A photo of a temple ritual. A person in an orange-red robe and matching orange turban stands at left, one hand resting on a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers, gold jewellery, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a green-jewelled crown. Gold-toned decorative metalwork and a red cloth are visible at right. Only one physical person is visible; the murti is a statue.2014-12-05April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti set in a golden shrine. Large garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers drape the central figures and the arch. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border holds a lit lamp toward the central murti, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Beside her, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth stands with hands together. On the left edge, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands near the lamp. A second deity figure stands to the right, also garlanded, with ornate jewellery and a decorated headdress. The scene suggests an aarti before the murti.2014-12-05A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and long white flower strands. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari-style garment and layered gold necklaces. Two smaller decorated murtis flank it, one with a gold crown and red garments. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti and a bare upper body waves a lamp or fan toward the deity, while another attendant in a green-and-white garment stands beside him. On the right, an attendant in a saffron-yellow garment holds a flame, and a red and maroon cloth drapes behind the throne. The setting is a decorated temple or shrine with red brocade hangings.2016-02-02July 31 20152015-07-31