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A ceremonial abhishekam scene before a deity murti decorated with gold crown and rudraksha mala. Two priests in orange and red robes with white sacred ash on their chests and arms pour and offer ritual items; the left priest holds a silver vessel and reaches toward the murti. Flanking figures include metallic deity murtis wearing gold crowns and jewelry, and the whole altar is framed with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers against a green and gold draped backdrop.

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Ritual scene before a green and gold draped backdrop with decorated metal deity murtis adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a golden crown and gold-collared murti receives offerings. On the left, a bare-chested man with white sacred markings holds a golden vessel above, while a second man in white dhoti and cloth beside him pours from a silver container. On the right, a man in an orange turban and pink-red cloth draped over his shoulder holds a golden kalasha-like object toward the murti, with rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. Further right, a gilded murti wears a jewelled crown. The setting suggests abhishekam or padapuja.2013-12-25Photograph of a temple ritual before a golden deity murti seated on a throne, dressed in a golden crown, orange-brown silk and layered gold and white necklaces, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figure and its side murtis. Two priests stand in the foreground: on the left a man in a white turban and red dhoti with white sandalwood markings on his arms holds his hand to his chest, and on the right a man in a pink-red dhoti with a gold-edged cloth and rudraksha bracelets lifts a brass vessel topped with red flowers. A green and gold draped backdrop fills the background.2013-12-25A temple ritual photograph centred on two golden metal murtis seated on a red-draped platform, dressed in orange and red silk with heavy white and silver necklaces and ornate crowns, decorated with yellow marigold and red and white flower garlands. Two priests in red and pink dhoti-style robes stand on either side; the left priest in a cream turban raises a small golden vessel while white smoke or incense rises across the lower left. The right priest in an orange turban has a hand raised near the murti. A green and gold draped canopy frames the scene.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam on a deity murti dressed in a lavender and magenta silk garment, adorned with a silver-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a dense garland arch of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Several priests stand around it: on the left a bald priest with white forehead markings and a rust-coloured dhoti pours or holds a vessel, a priest in red garments assists beside him, and on the right a priest in a pink dhoti and orange turban touches the murti. In the lower right a young attendant in an orange dhoti with a beaded necklace sits near a silver vessel. Dark red drapes and a gold carved panel form the backdrop.2013-12-25Priests perform a ritual before a decorated deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a magenta and purple silk sari with gold border and wearing an ornate red and gold crown and layered gold necklaces. Behind her is an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. On the left, a priest with bare upper arms marked with white sacred ash, rudraksha bracelets and a long rudraksha mala stretches out to hold a silver bowl and spoon, while another priest in a red cloth and white cap leans in. On the right, a priest in a pink cloth with gold waistband and orange turban holds a yellow kalasha-type pot toward the murti.2013-12-25April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesA ceremonial wedding ritual at a temple, centred on a decorated deity murti in a bridal form wearing a red and gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a magenta silk sari with gold border. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers forming an arch. On the left, three priests in orange-brown and red dhotis with bare torsos and white sacred ash marks on their arms and foreheads hold a silver vessel and pour liquid. On the right, a priest in a pink-red dhoti and orange turban holds the murti's hand, while another stands behind. Two people appear partially visible at left.2013-12-25Two priests in red and maroon dhotis with gold borders stand beside two seated deity murtis adorned with gold crowns, gold and silver jewellery, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. The priest at left, in a cream turban and red garment, holds a small gold vessel and extends it toward the central figure, while white smoke rises from the lower left. The priest at right wears an orange turban and a maroon garment with a gold waistband. Behind them, a gold-framed arch and green curtain with gold patterns frame the scene, and a seated figure in an ornate headdress is partly visible at left. Looks like an abhishekam or padapuja at an altar.2013-12-25Priests perform an abhishekam on a deity murti decorated with marigold and red rose garlands and a gold crown. A man on the left in a rust-brown dhoti with a bare upper body and white tilak marks pours liquid from a small silver vessel over a yellow cloth. A man on the right in a pink-orange dhoti, orange turban and rudraksha bracelets holds the cloth and garland. A child in a red garment stands between them. A gold ornate arch and green gold-patterned curtain frame the scene.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A ritual photograph of a wedding-style abhishekam at a temple stage with a gold arch and green drapery. Two priests in saffron and rust-red dhotis stand at the left and right, the left priest pouring water from a silver vessel and the right raising a yellow item. Two priests wear orange and red garments, one with an orange turban and one bare-chested with a gold waistband. Behind them, two ceremonial figures in gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and red-and-gold garments sit on a red draped platform, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower malas. A small fire burns at the lower left beside a silver bowl and offerings.2013-12-25