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A ceremonial photograph of three seated deity murtis on a red-draped dais under a gilded arch with green silk drapery, each garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, orange garment and heavy jewelled necklaces; the figures to either side wear crowns and ornate silver-and-gold jewellery. Two men in red and white ritual dress stand at either side with hands joined in namaskar, one wearing an orange turban and one a white turban. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, white sacred markings and rudraksha beads sits beside a brass bowl and a ladle, apparently in puja. Floral garlands drape the dais edges.

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A photograph of a temple wedding ritual centred on three deity murtis seated on a red-draped dais before a gold ornate arch and green curtain. The central figure wears a gold crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red garment; the figures flanking it wear crowns and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers wrap the dais and the figures. On the left a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and white body markings sits in front of a brass bowl, and to the left a man in white turban and red-and-gold garments stands with palms pressed together. On the right a man in orange turban and red-and-gold garments stands with palms together, his shoulders draped in garlands. Two standing attendants and the seated priest are the only physical people visible.2013-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 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-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.2013-12-25A smiling man in an orange-brown robe and matching turban with a white feather stands at left, waving his right hand, wearing a long white beaded necklace, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind him on a red-draped dais stand three deity murtis under a gold arch, the central figure gold-crowned with raised hands and adorned with pearl and gem necklaces, flanked by two smaller figures wearing gold crowns, all garlanded with yellow, purple, red and white flower garlands. Golden decorative figures and a red velvet backdrop complete the temple-hall setting.2013-12-24A ceremonial stage scene with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arched canopy. Three seated deity murtis, a central figure flanked by two consorts, are decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers and wear crowns and gold jewellery. Standing beside them on the left and right are attendants in red and orange clothing with flower garlands, and a third seated deity murti appears at far right in pink and gold garments. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange and saffron robes sits on the floor with white ash markings, beside brass vessels, a silver bowl, marigold flowers, green leaves and a pile of dried sticks on a brick base.2013-12-25A photograph of a temple wedding ritual centred on three seated deity murti decorated with yellow and red garlands on a green-and-gold draped dais with a gold arched backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown, white dhoti and layered jewellery; the figures flanking him are adorned in bright clothing and crowns. Two men stand on either side with palms pressed together in namaskar. The man on the left wears a cream turban, red dhoti and white flower garlands; the man on the right wears an orange turban, pink dhoti and garlands of orange and white flowers. Their identity is not established from appearance.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30November 26 20172017-11-26A photograph of a stage set with gold-framed alcoves and a red velvet curtain. In the centre, a seated man in orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, flanked by silver lion figures and draped in floral garlands of red, yellow and white. Behind him is a decorated deity murti surrounded by marigold garlands, with golden standing female statues on either side. On the left, a person in an orange wrap stands facing a gold-and-garland altar holding a deity figure. On the right, a garlanded figure in a pink skirt sits beside a golden alcove. Rose petals are scattered on the stage floor. A microphone stand stands before the throne. Several figures are visible, including the seated central figure and the standing person on the left, both physically present.2017-11-26November 11 20172017-11-11 +2 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copies