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A photograph of a ceremonial scene at a temple-like outdoor shrine. In the centre, a standing figure in a flowing yellow sari with long dark hair reaches up toward a golden sculpted deity murti seated on a throne-like seat. The murti wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a yellow sari, and is decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged on the pillars beside it. On the left, a person in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass tray of offerings. The setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam-style offering with floral decoration.

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A photograph of a ritual before a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like altar. A standing figure in a flowing yellow dress with long dark hair and a bare upper body holds up a gold tray or plate toward the murti. The murti is adorned with a yellow garment, a crown, a trident, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace. The altar is decorated with long garlands in yellow, purple, red and white flowers. On the left, a man in orange clothing with a gold necklace holds the tray's edge.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A person in a flowing yellow saffron-coloured garment and a tilak on the forehead stands beside a golden-toned deity murti, placing a hand on its head near a crown and ornaments. The murti wears a yellow sari-like drape, a jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and is seated on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Another person's arms, in gold bangles, offer a golden tray at left, and a second golden tray is visible at the bottom left. The setting appears to be a covered temple or procession space with a golden arch behind. This looks like an abhishekam or puja offering to the murti.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23Outdoor temple scene with a seated deity murti dressed in a yellow sari-like garment, adorned with gold jewellery, a crown and a trident-like staff. A person in a yellow robe stands behind the figure reaching up toward it. To the left, a man in orange robes and gold armlet holds a brass tray with a red offering. Marigold and multicoloured floral garlands in yellow, purple, white and red hang beside the murti. Ritual puja setting.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated pair of deity murtis, a golden-faced figure with a crown and trident and a consort in yellow sari-style dress, both draped in yellow silk and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers. A woman with long dark hair in a yellow sari stands at left, reaching up to scatter yellow petals over the murtis. At left a shaven-headed man in saffron robes and a gold-coloured necklace holds a brass tray of offerings. The shrine has an ornate gold arch behind it, a red cloth backdrop and a bluish cloth at right, and the setting appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a temple. The people visible are the petal-scattering woman and the tray-holding man, with no other physical people shown.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual beside a golden seated deity murti adorned with a tall golden crown, a mukut-style headdress, silver jewellery, rudraksha mala and a trident-like staff. A standing figure in a saffron-yellow dhoti-style garment and a long ceremonial garland of rudraksha beads stands at left, holding a long-haired pose and gazing down at a gold tray held by a pair of hands from the bottom left. The deity is draped in yellow silk and surrounded by garlands of marigolds, roses and purple flowers on pillars. Possible guru-status cues are present, but the standing figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-12-23