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A photograph of a ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple-style stage before a gold arch with green drapery. Two deity murtis of a bride and groom, seated on a maroon-draped throne and decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, are covered by a purple and gold cloth. On the left, a young attendant in a red dress and white head-cloth, with white markings on the face, holds the cloth. On the right, a man in a pink dhoti and orange head-cloth, with white sacred marks on his arms and face, lifts the cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands at far left, and a fire pit with flames and brass vessels with flower offerings sits at the front.

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A wedding-style ceremony at a temple stage before a golden arched backdrop with green drapery. Two seated deity murti figures, one crowned and bejewelled in red and gold, are garlanded in yellow, white and purple flowers. A standing priest in a red dhoti and gold-trimmed pink shawl holds a saffron-and-gold cloth over the figures, while another priest in a white turban and red dhoti assists. On the left a shaved-headed man in orange and red robes with rudraksha beads stands near a small brick fire pit with a flame, a silver bowl and offerings. A woman in orange sits at lower right.2013-12-25A temple wedding ritual on a decorated stage backed by a gold arch and green draped curtain. Two deity murti couple figures are seated on a red-draped platform adorned with yellow and white garlands, one wearing a crown and gold ornaments. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti with bare torso and white vibhuti marks stands before them, holding a cloth. An attendant in pink dhoti and gold waist belt assists, and a small sacred fire burns on a brick hearth with a brass kalasha, flower offerings and coconut nearby. A young boy in saffron with white forehead marks sits at right. Several other attendants in red and purple stand at left. The scene suggests a kalyanam ritual.2013-12-25A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam on a deity murti dressed in a lavender and magenta silk garment, adorned with a silver-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a dense garland arch of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Several priests stand around it: on the left a bald priest with white forehead markings and a rust-coloured dhoti pours or holds a vessel, a priest in red garments assists beside him, and on the right a priest in a pink dhoti and orange turban touches the murti. In the lower right a young attendant in an orange dhoti with a beaded necklace sits near a silver vessel. Dark red drapes and a gold carved panel form the backdrop.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A photograph of a Meenakshi Kalyanam style display with three ornately dressed murtis seated together on a red draped dais framed by a gold arch and green brocade backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-gold garment, a tall gold crown, a silver necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a golden object. The two flanking figures wear crowns and red and gold silk garments with heavy silver jewellery. The seated murtis are decorated with yellow, red and white garlands. Two standing attendants flank the dais: the one on the left wears a white turban, red garment and a garland, and the one on the right wears an orange turban, pink garment and a garland. A silver bowl sits in the foreground.2013-12-25A temple wedding-style ritual on a decorated stage before a golden arch and green drape. Two large deity murti figures, one with a gold crown and red-and-gold attire and the other in red and cream, sit on a red cloth-draped platform framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Several priests stand before them: a bare-chested priest in orange-brown dhoti with white body markings at left, a priest in red garment at centre-left, and a priest in pink-red dhoti with gold border and orange turban at right, handling the figures and garments. A small fire burns in a brick pit in the foreground beside brass vessels, banana leaves, flowers and sticks, indicating a homa-style offering. A seated attendant in orange robe sits at lower right, facing the altar.2013-12-25A temple-style ceremonial stage shows three decorated murti figures seated on a crimson-draped throne under a gold arched canopy with green brocade backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-gold cloth, a gold crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a gold vessel; the figures on either side wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and red-and-gold garments, with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers draped across the throne. Two standing male attendants flank the throne: the one on the left wears white headwear, a red garland and red dhoti, while the one on the right wears an orange turban, a multi-colour garland and pink-red clothing. A silver bowl sits in the lower left foreground. The attendants and the figures are visible; these are deity murti and ceremonial attendants rather than the page's a person.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25Ritual scene before a green and gold draped backdrop with decorated metal deity murtis adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a golden crown and gold-collared murti receives offerings. On the left, a bare-chested man with white sacred markings holds a golden vessel above, while a second man in white dhoti and cloth beside him pours from a silver container. On the right, a man in an orange turban and pink-red cloth draped over his shoulder holds a golden kalasha-like object toward the murti, with rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. Further right, a gilded murti wears a jewelled crown. The setting suggests abhishekam or padapuja.2013-12-25Priests in red and pink dhoti-style garments with gold borders perform a ritual before a deity murti seated on a red satin-draped platform. The central murti wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold sari, heavy silver and gold jewellery and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A priest in a cream turban on the left holds a yellow object near the figure, while another priest in an orange turban on the right stands beside the murti. Smoke rises from a fire pit of bricks in the foreground, and two more seated murtis with crowns flank the scene behind the garlands.2013-12-25