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Outdoor photo of a dark stone deity murti standing under an ornate golden arch on a raised red-and-gold platform, with flower garlands and petals at its base beneath leafy trees. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-red robes with gold borders stand on the left, one on a ramp covered by an orange cloth, reaching toward the murti. In the foreground a woman with hair in a bun wears a red garment and white flower garland, viewed from behind with hands raised in prayer. Another woman in white stands at the right edge with palms joined. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.

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Outdoor photograph at a shrine beneath tall trees. A large black stone deity murti stands within a gilded arch, holding a trident-like staff and a raised ornament. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform with a draped peach cloth and red-railed steps, one reaching up to the murti with hands raised as if performing abhishekam. A woman in a red sleeveless top and white flower garland, seen from behind, watches from the right, with another person partly visible at the edge. Rubble and red walls sit in the background.2015-02-05Outdoors under large trees, priests in red-orange robes stand on a raised platform with a draped orange cloth ramp, tending a large black stone deity murti under a golden arched kirtimukha-style torana. A woman in a red top with a white flower garland stands in the foreground with her back to the camera, hands folded. Another orange-robed figure stands in the background among rubble and red earth, and a small shrine base is decorated with flower petals and offerings.2015-02-05Outdoor photograph of a consecration or abhishekam at a black stone deity murti set under a golden arched frame among trees. Two priests in saffron-red dhotis stand on a raised platform with a draped orange cloth, one pouring or offering over the murti's head. A devotee in the foreground, wearing a red garment and a white flower garland, faces the murti from behind. A woman in white clothing on the right has her hands joined in prayer. Flower petals and offerings are scattered at the base of the shrine.2015-02-05Outdoor temple scene under tall trees. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes stand on an elevated red-railed platform, one pouring liquid over a dark stone deity murti with a crown and raised arms, set inside an ornate golden arch. Marigold and flower petals are scattered at its base. In the right foreground a woman with a dark braid, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red-orange sari, watches the abhishekam. Rocky ground and construction debris lie behind.2015-02-05Outdoor photograph of a temple ritual at a small shrine under tall trees. A black stone deity murti stands within a gilded arched frame on a raised base decorated with marigold garlands and flower offerings. Two priests in orange-red robes stand on a raised wooden platform with an orange draped cloth, one reaching up to the murti. In the foreground, a woman in a red garment and white flower garland faces the shrine from behind. A camera on a tripod is at left, and piles of stone rubble lie behind the shrine.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photograph at an open-air shrine in a dry, tree-shaded area. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised wooden platform beside a tall black stone deity murti decorated with gold-coloured arch framing and garlands; one pours liquid from a white vessel onto the murti's head. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white flower garland and an orange garment, sits in the foreground facing the shrine. Offering vessels, steel bowls and a cloth-covered table sit at the lower left, and flower petals scatter the base. Rocks are piled in the background.2015-02-05Outdoor photo at an ashram site beneath leafy trees. A large dark stone deity murti stands on a raised platform with a gilded arch behind it, and flower petals are scattered at its base. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a draped stepped platform, one pouring or offering something over the murti. In the foreground at right, a woman with hair in a bun wears a red-orange garment and a white flower garland, seen from behind. Rubble and construction materials lie in the background.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a shaded site beneath large spreading trees. A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate golden arched frame on a red-and-orange platform, decorated with flowers and fabric draped over a red railing. Two priests in red and orange robes stand on the left, one holding an offering. A woman in a red-and-brown sari with a white flower garland sits in the foreground facing the deity, her back to the camera, with a bangle on her arm. Steel vessels, bowls and covered containers are arranged on a striped pink-green cloth in front. Piles of stone and a red wall appear behind.2015-02-05