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A photograph of a temple abhishekam ritual before two richly adorned metal murti figures seated under a gold-framed arch decorated with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree with a white floral necklace, and the figure on the left wears a green and red turban with ornate gold and white jewellery. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a white shawl and vibhuti on his forehead stands on a raised platform, raising his arm toward the murtis. Beside him a second person in saffron robes and a saffron headwrap leans in, holding a gold vessel and pouring offerings. Two people are visible, both in saffron clothing, performing the worship.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and draped with marigold and yellow-purple flower garlands. A person with long dark hair and a white flower garland, wearing an orange saffron robe, reaches up with one hand to a figure on the shrine. A second person in orange robes at the lower left holds a brass tray with small brass cups. Two large decorated deity murtis stand on the shrine: the one on the left wears a red-and-green turban and a gold crown, and the one on the right wears a gold-embroidered orange sari, a gold crown and heavy jewellery. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers surround the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. The ritual is an abhishekam or puja-style offering at a temple shrine.2009-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated with gold-framed arch and red velvet backdrop, with marigold garlands. Two gilded, richly ornamented deity murtis stand side by side: the left wears a tall crown, an orange turban-like head covering, white and red beaded adornments and a crescent ornament, the right wears a red and gold sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. A person in a flowing orange robe with a garland around the neck stands at the left edge, reaching forward to touch or anoint the left murti's face, while a hand holds a brass plate of offerings at the lower left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2009-12-24December 26 20082008-12-26December 29 20092009-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25December 27 20082008-12-27A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, long dark hair falling down the back, stands with their back to the camera and touches the forehead of a golden metal deity murti. The murti pair are richly adorned with gold and red-and-white jewellery, crowns and a red-and-green turban, set before a gilded arch framed with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands. A brass vessel is held at the lower left by a hand, and small lamps with white and green cones sit at the base. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2009-12-26December 31 20082008-12-31