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Two young priests with white sacred markings on their bodies and orange dhotis stand before a richly decorated shrine, holding hands together in ritual. The taller priest wears a green pleated turban and gold necklaces, and the other wears an orange turban and a flower garland. Behind them, a gilded altar is draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a gold-crowned deity murti with a tilak stands centrally in a white and gold embroidered garment. A second crowned figure with a blue-and-gold outfit and garland sits to the right. The scene is a temple ritual setting with floral decoration throughout.

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December 19 20162016-12-19Two priests in saffron dhotis and bare upper bodies, marked with white vibhuti stripes, stand before an ornate golden shrine arch and dress a pair of decorated deity murtis. The central murti wears a tall golden crown with a tilak and a silver mask-like face, draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and yellow marigolds. A second murti beside it wears a golden crown and rich jewellery. The priest on the left wears a green turban and holds garlands up to the figure; the priest on the right holds a garland and wears a golden headpiece. Brass lamps and a peacock-feather decoration appear at the edges, with a red and gold cloth draped across the shrine.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Photograph of a deity murti in a richly decorated shrine, framed by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and a gilded arch. The central golden-faced murti wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-white garland and gold ornaments, with a white and gold cloth draped over its shoulders. Two bare-chested priests in orange dhotis, one wearing a green turban and one a gold-coloured turban, stand on either side holding the cloth in an abhishekam-style dressing ritual. White sacred ash markings are visible on their chests and arms. Another murti with a crown and blue garment stands to the right. No identifiable a person is shown.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves framing a central deity murti in silver-white ornaments and a crown. Two attendant priests in orange-yellow dhotis and gold-trimmed cloths stand on either side, one holding a ceremonial fan or ornament near the murti. Banana plants and brass oil lamps surround the arched golden canopy, and a dark stone figure with a crown and garland stands at the right edge. No living a person candidate is visible, so a person is none; the people visible are the two priests.2016-12-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of white flowers and yellow, red and green blossoms. Several gilded deity murti are adorned with crowns, ornate jewellery and a white cloth, and a bare-chested priest with a long black plait and a pink flower garland stands at left, reaching up to adjust a garland on the central figure. Brass lamps and a golden arched frame surround the shrine, with a worshipper partly visible at lower right wearing a white garment and a green turban-style cloth is visible at the far right edge.2016-12-19A devotee in a rust-red sari with a gold border stands with back to the camera, arms raised in worship before a richly decorated shrine. Behind them, golden deity figures and standing attendant statues are draped in garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. A central deity murti wears a gold crown and heavy gold jewellery, with a large silver-and-gold ornamental adornment below. Brass lamps and offerings sit at the base. The devotee appears to be a single living person; the rest are statues.2014-12-05December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A 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.2015-10-18