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A photograph, rotated on its side, of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a silver-framed backdrop. Two deity murtis of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar are dressed in green and gold silk, adorned with jewelled crowns, ornaments and garlands. Two priests in white dhotis stand on either side of the shrine, one with a shaved head and arms draped in flower garlands. Brass lamps, a silver kalasha and offering trays sit in the foreground.

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Photograph of a temple-style puja setting with three golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped dais under a golden arch, adorned with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a white garment, a crown and a gold necklace; flanking figures wear red and purple clothing. Two men in white dhoti and shawls sit cross-legged in meditation in front of the dais, one with hands in mudra and the other with palms joined, both wearing marked foreheads and garlands. In the foreground, decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts sit wrapped in yellow and red garlands, flanked by oil lamps and brass vessels.2015-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of three ornately decorated deity murti seated side by side on a green-draped stage beneath a gilded arch, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a white and jewelled body covering and a red-brown tilak; the figures on either side wear gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in a red-and-gold turban-like head covering. Ornate gold garlands drape across their shoulders and small green birds sit at the base. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2015-04-22March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27September 03 20132013-09-03March 27 20162016-03-27Photo 11701780 +1 copiesA temple ritual photo before a richly decorated altar with a central standing deity murti draped in white and red cloth and wearing a golden crown, flanked by flower garlands in yellow, orange and red. Two seated priests in white dhotis with blue borders wear green and gold headgear and garlands; the one on the left holds a brass vessel and the one on the right holds offerings. A shirtless attendant in a green cloth stands at left holding a tray, and two men sit at lower right, one holding a microphone. A fire pit with burning flames and brass oil lamps stands in the foreground. Gold ornamental frames and draped fabric fill the background.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A night procession scene in a temple setting. Two young men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit cross-legged on the floor with white vibhuti on their foreheads; the man on the left has a mala around his neck and a plate of offerings in front of him, and the man on the right gazes forward. Behind them stands a gilded palanquin or ratha canopy draped with garlands of marigold and red flowers, enclosing two large metallic deity murtis seated on a throne: the figure on the left wears a turban and gold ornaments and a gold necklace, and the figure on the right wears a crown and a heavy gold necklace, with flower petals scattered at the base. Two other seated men appear partially at the edges of the frame.2006-09-24April 23 20152015-04-23