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December 28 20092009-12-28A photograph of a Vilakku Pooja at a temple shrine at dusk. A young priest in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl sits at left, holding a lit oil lamp in a brass stand toward the deities. Behind him, a pair of metal deity murtis wearing crowns and ornate jewellery sit under heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and pink, red and green flowers, framed by arches of garlands. Small brass lamps, a silver kalasha-like vessel and flower offerings stand on the platform. Stone pillars and red curtains frame the scene.2006-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 28 20092009-12-28April 07 20082008-04-07 +3 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a decorated altar within a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow and red-maroon marigolds. The murti on the left wears a red and orange turban, a crown, and layered gold and bead necklaces, with a raised hand. The female murti on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel draped with green and yellow garlands. At the left edge, a person in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a garland over the shoulder, stands with palms joined in prayer. Silver oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-01-01December 01 20112011-12-01November 28 20142014-11-28December 26 20062006-12-26A photograph inside a shrine of an ornate gold-framed niche with a red curtain behind two deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figures wear jeweled crowns, pearl and bead necklaces and bright garlands of yellow and red flowers. In the centre stands a golden kalasha with a green and red garland, and a small orange-clad figure with flower garlands sits in front. A seated man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits at left, performing puja with a lamp and offerings. Brass oil lamps and bronze lamp stands line both sides, with a smaller garlanded deity murti at right. The scene reflects temple puja and aarti.2010-07-13December 14 20102010-12-14December 28 20092009-12-28