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A temple ritual scene in a courtyard with orange-washed walls and carved stone pillars. A bald priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and garland pours water from a brass vessel over a small green-clad deity murti standing on a gold-toned palanquin-style pedestal. A second figure in orange cloth with rudraksha malas stands beside it, and a third man in white with an orange tilak on his head lifts a woven basket of flowers. Two women in saffron sarees and several people in white stand watching at left, and brass lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform at right.

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October 06 20112011-10-06Temple abhishekam scene before a shrine with a deity murti. Three priests stand together: a shaved-headed young man in saffron-orange cloth on the left pours water from a silver kalasha, a bespectacled priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders holds a leaf and a bowl, and a shaven priest in white with maroon borders and an orange cloth at the waist offers a plate. A small bronze deity murti in standing pose sits on a wooden base in front of them, with metal bowls on the floor. Behind the shrine stand a red-clothed deity, garlands in purple and yellow, and gold lamps and altar fittings; a red curtain hangs at left.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A temple abhishekam scene in a courtyard with wet stone floor. A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a small gold-framed image of deities seated on a golden peetha with a gold arch. Behind him, three priests in white dhotis, bare-chested with gold-colored sacred threads, carry silver pots and vessels. To the right, a large deity murti is adorned with yellow and red garlands and a gold crown. Orange walls and a Sanskrit-named signboard appear in the background, and marigold petals are scattered on the floor.2011-11-01Temple puja inside a shrine courtyard with an orange-painted wall and a stone gopuram-style pillar. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a vessel, beside a second priest in white dhoti and shawl with a mala. A third man in white dhoti with a saffron turban and a gold-bordered cloth stands at right, holding a pot and pouring or offering water over a green-clad deity murti on a golden pedestal. Women in orange and cream saris stand with folded hands in the background. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a stone altar at right, a microphone stand and open book stand are at left, and a wall board with printed text is behind the priests.2011-10-06December 14 20102010-12-14November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01October 06 20112011-10-06A temple abhishekam scene. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and a beaded mala waves a lamp or aarti before a gilded deity murti set on a golden pedestal beneath an ornate gold arch with lion-head motifs. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand to the left holding brass plates and offerings. A golden tray and small metal figures sit on the floor, and an orange temple wall with a sign reading Dhyanapeetam is behind them. The floor is wet from the ritual water.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A temple abhishekam in progress: a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace pours water from a large silver vessel over a golden deity murti in a green sari-like dress. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace stands holding a silver pot, while another white-clad priest bends forward offering a brass puja plate with a flame. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris watch, and orange pumpkins or fruits are arranged on a stone ledge. A whiteboard and a black board with lettering hang on the orange wall behind. Water splashes over the golden base.2011-10-06