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Two priests in white dhotis and white turbans perform arati before a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple and red and seated on a green cloth draped over a purple cloth on a gold throne. The priest on the left holds a silver plate with a lit lamp toward the murti, while the priest on the right bends in to hold the same plate. In the foreground a third person in orange-red robes sits at offerings of fruit, a silver bowl, and a yellow block-shaped pile of material with a small flame. The walls behind are painted in pink, blue and green with decorative motifs.

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A decorated deity murti of Meenakshi-style goddess stands on a green and magenta draped platform before a backdrop of red, yellow and purple flower garlands arranged in arches. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white turbans, one with a sacred ash marking on his forehead, stand on either side, one adjusting garlands and the other looking on. In front, brass trays hold fruit and offerings, and a small flame burns near yellow turmeric-coated blocks. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja setting, with an ornate gold-trimmed shrine behind.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white dhoti and white turbans offer an aarti lamp on a silver plate before a deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne. The murti wears a green silk cloth, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a crown, and is framed by arches of yellow, red and purple marigold and rose garlands. A third man in saffron-orange robes kneels at lower left near a homa fire of stacked yellow blocks, with brass bowls, fruit and offerings on the marble floor in front. Lamps glow in the background.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple ritual photograph centred on a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-framed peetha, adorned with a green silk cloth, layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, and jewelled ornaments. Two priests in white dhoti and white shawl stand on either side: the one on the left holds his hands together in prayer, and the one on the right, bare-chested with a gold-bordered cloth and white turban, raises his hand to his head. In the foreground a third figure in an orange-red cloth kneels beside a small brick fire pit with a flame. Brightly painted temple walls and gold ornamentation frame the scene.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo priests in white dhotis and shawls with white turbans stand before a deity murti decorated with jasmine and red rose garlands and a rainbow of flower arrangements in red, yellow and purple. The murti wears a green silk cloth, layered gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. One priest offers something with his hands near the murti while the other adjusts garlands. Before them a fire burns in a yellow-brick homa pit with bowls of offerings, and folded saris lie on the floor. Oil lamps glow in the background.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo men in white dhotis and white turbans with garlands stand either side of a golden deity murti on a gold palanquin-style base. The murti is dressed in a green silk garment with gold ornaments, a crown and a green parrot held in its hand, and is surrounded by a tall arch of yellow, red and purple flower garlands. A fire burns in a yellow-brick homa pit in the foreground beside brass vessels, fruit and offerings. The man on the left has his palms raised toward the murti, while the man on the right touches the base with his hand. A decorated painted wall with figures forms the background.2013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23