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Photograph of a temple ritual at a golden palanquin decorated with yellow and white garlands and red flowers, with a green cloth draped behind a small deity murti. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a small silver vessel near the murti. Another man in yellow dhoti, bare-chested, holds a large brass vessel high over the deity. A man in a yellow shirt holds a silver staff at left, and another man in white stands behind. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the palanquin, and a blue pole and a purple canopy appear in the background.

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A photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine. Two shaved-headed men pour water over a golden statue of a bare-chested standing sage, one in saffron-orange robes holding a silver pot and the other in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders holding a silver vessel. The golden statue stands on a gold-trimmed basin, water streaming down. Behind them, a deity murti is draped in purple and teal cloth and adorned with marigold garlands, with a golden crown visible. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform and ornate grey stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-12-19A photograph of a temple procession at an outdoor shrine. A bare-chested, shaved-headed man in saffron-orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala stands at the front of a decorated palanquin, with a large golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy above a deity murti. Two green and red parasols with lotus finials frame the scene. A man with long dark hair in an orange-saffron garment stands behind the palanquin, a second person in saffron clothing reaches toward the deity, and men in white dhotis and cream shirts stand around the deity's platform. A tall striped pole and a small dish of offerings are visible near the front. Several onlookers stand in the foreground. Ornate pink and green temple pillars line the background.2022-11-30December 19 20162016-12-19April 06 20172017-04-06A temple-style ritual scene centred on a deity murti dressed with thick garlands of white jasmine and orange-yellow marigolds, red roses, and gold-toned ornamental jewellery and a patterned cloth. The murti sits before an ornate gold arched frame with an orange backdrop. Two priests in white dhotis, one with a yellow-and-white cloth wrapped on his shoulder, bend over the murti offering it water or aarti items, and a small oil lamp burns on a brass stand nearby. Silver-toned vessels, bananas, coconut halves and a bowl of offerings lie on a striped blanket in the foreground. Partially visible people at the left edge and a few onlookers at the top are present in the background.2017-03-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple procession at an outdoor-roofed shrine, with two large red and green parasols with lotus-shaped tops overhead. At the centre, a deity murti is decorated with heaped garlands of red, white and orange flowers and sits on a golden peetha. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands before it, while a man in a white shirt and green-trimmed white dhoti bends to press his forehead to him. Another man in saffron and red clothing stands behind the murti, and a younger attendant in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at right. Two men in cream shirts stand at left, and devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch from the foreground.2022-11-30A seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and a long gold-bordered shawl sits on an ornate gold throne framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a gold peacock-motif backdrop. A long gold chain of beads hangs around his neck, and his bare feet rest on a gold-rimmed ceremonial tray with flower petals. A woman in a white sari with blue and gold border and an elderly man in white kneel or bend close, holding his hands in reverence. Two women in orange robes stand at left, and a bald man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands at right beside a silver lamp stand. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and a gold-trimmed shawl, consistent with the page; the appearance is a probable candidate only, with a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring of a seated spiritual leader.2010-01-01A temple ritual before a decorated deity murti of a standing figure with gold crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold dhoti, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. In front, several priests in white dhotis with blue and green borders stand bare-chested with white garlands; one wears a green turban, another a gold cloth and pale headwear. The priest at center faces the murti with arms raised. A red curtain and gold arch frame the shrine, and a tray of offerings is held at the right edge.2016-03-27December 19 20162016-12-19Temple worship before an ornate gilded shrine framed by carved silver arches and blue-and-maroon embroidered panels. A richly decorated deity murti stands at center, dressed in gold jewelry and an elaborate crown, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands. Three priests stand in front with bare upper bodies marked with white ash stripes. The left priest wears a green turban and holds a small vessel, while the central and right priests, one in an orange-yellow turban, clasp hands above the murti in worship. Orange cloths and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible, and banana leaves appear at the upper left.2016-12-19April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTemple ritual scene at night with a standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wearing a long red and yellow flower garland and a gold pendant, smiling and gesturing toward a seated deity murti. The murti is covered in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, wears a crown and gold and white ornaments, and sits within a flower-decorated niche with a carved golden lion-faced arch. To the left, a man in white dhoti with a white flower garland holds a brass vessel and a lamp. Red satin draping, a microphone stand and brass pots are visible. The man in saffron is an appearance-based a person in a ritual role, with a red garland and saffron clothing; he is performing a puja or abhishekam.2012-05-02