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A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage, with three central deity murtis (idols) seated in ornate golden arched niches, draped in red, purple and yellow floral garlands and jewelled necklaces. Two standing priests in saffron-orange dhotis, one wearing a green turban and one an orange turban, raise green cloth over the central murti. Two seated attendants in orange robes and beaded necklaces, one wearing an orange turban, sit at the front beside a brass vessel, flower offerings and bananas. The scene is lit against a dark backdrop with garlands in red, orange and purple. A copyright line is visible on the image.

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Temple-style puja before a deity murti set in an ornate gilded arch decorated with colourful garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The central figure wears a crown, heavy gold jewellery and a green and gold sari-like garment, flanked by two smaller murtis in red and gold. At left, a priest in orange cloth with a bare upper body and long shawl sprinkles liquid or incense toward the deities. At lower right, another attendant in an orange garment bends over brass vessels and offerings on a green leaf-covered ledge.2018-04-25 +1 copiesTwo priests in saffron-orange dhotis with bare upper bodies and sandalwood markings stand before a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, shown in a green silk sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a garland of white flowers. The murti sits beneath a gilded arch framed by red and white garlands and a green cloth canopy. The priest on the left wears a green turban and the priest on the right an orange turban, both with long hair, and they hold their hands toward the murti in worship. In the foreground is a fire pit with a flame, a brass railing, bananas, oranges and marigold garlands. A man with a turban and beard appears at the lower left edge.2018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27Photograph of a temple ritual in a stone-pillared interior. A figure in orange robes and a long-haired, orange-clothed attire with a gold-and-beaded necklace stands above, holding a brass plate with a gold rim. Two attendants in orange dhotis and gold-bordered cloth stand at left and centre, one holding a lit oil lamp on a tray, the other reaching up to the plate. Behind them, deity murti are adorned with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and white flowers, silver crowns and jewellery, and a gilded arch frames the shrine. A large silver trident stands at the right edge.2011-11-29April 27 20182018-04-27April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual on a stage before a red-and-purple night-sky backdrop. Central figures are a deity murti (a decorated image adorned with gold jewellery, pink silk and bright garlands) seated on an ornate golden throne, with an ornate gold umbrella held above it. A man with long dark hair and a red-brown dhoti stands at left, reaching up to the deity's head. Other priests in saffron and orange robes and orange turbans, one with white sandal markings, attend nearby; one at right in orange robes holds a cloth. Gold female statues, flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, a silver lamp stand and brass vessels surround the scene. Shown in an ongoing puja for Chittirai Brahmotsavam, Meenakshi Pattabhishekam.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 27 20182018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a forehead marking and gold armlets, holds a lit flame on a brass lamp (aarti) toward ornately decorated deity murtis. The deity figures wear multicoloured garlands and a silver-embellished robe, and a golden arch frames the shrine. Two attendants in orange garments stand at left holding offering trays. Marigold petals lie on the floor, and a draped white and yellow cloth covers a platform. Probable Swamiji is the man performing the aarti, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing.2011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02A temple-style puja on a decorated stage. A central bearded man in a maroon dhoti and maroon garment with a red tilak and layered garlands of pink and white flowers stands at the centre, with a gold necklace and bangles. Beside him a shirtless attendant in orange cloth with long dreadlocked hair and white body markings pours or offers from a vessel. A second attendant in red-brown cloth bends over the altar at lower right, and a third in orange stands at left with a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them a gold standing deity figure, a gold and pink umbrella, a large ornate peetha draped in multicoloured flower garlands, and a seated deity murti decorated with jewels. A backdrop shows a glowing temple tower against a purple sky. Brass vessels, plates and offerings sit on the altar in front. Four people are visible.2018-04-25