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A photograph of a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam ritual at a temple-style altar before a gold-framed arch and deep red curtain. Three men in ritual dress attend a decorated murti of a deity, its face painted and crowned with a gold mukut, adorned with white beaded necklaces, a green silk sari-like drape, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The man on the left wears a white turban and red wrap with gold borders, reaching up with a white cloth. The central man, seen from behind, wears an orange-brown wrap and a rudraksha mala. The man on the right wears an orange turban and pink wrap with gold borders, bare-shouldered and holding a ceremonial object. Marigold garlands and a kumkum-coloured offering sit at the base.

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April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30Temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate silver arch backdrop with a deep red curtain. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the front, one raising his arm and hand to the crowned metal deity murti at centre, who wears a gold crown, a yellow-and-white garland and multiple gold necklaces. The murti sits on a throne draped in gold brocade, flanked by a second seated deity statue with a dark ornate headdress and beaded necklaces, both surrounded by yellow, red and orange flower garlands. The second priest on the right wears a yellow-orange shawl over his shoulder and gold bracelets. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge beside a silver peetha-style ornament. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene; no living person is seated on the throne.2016-03-27April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual inside a decorated shrine hall. In the centre, a man seen from behind wears a rust-red dhoti and draped red upper cloth with a saffron-gold waist sash, and a rudraksha mala around his neck, standing with hands folded before the altar. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and white head cloth, garlanded with white and red flower strands, folds his hands in prayer beside a small fire lamp on the floor. To the right, another priest in white with a white turban, also garlanded, stands with palms joined. The altar holds deity murtis decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, behind a gold arched frame. On the far right, a pink-draped seat holds a small deity figure with an orange headpiece and a green backdrop, garlanded with white flowers. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2012-04-23 +2 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27A temple ritual before a decorated deity murti of a standing figure with gold crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold dhoti, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. In front, several priests in white dhotis with blue and green borders stand bare-chested with white garlands; one wears a green turban, another a gold cloth and pale headwear. The priest at center faces the murti with arms raised. A red curtain and gold arch frame the shrine, and a tray of offerings is held at the right edge.2016-03-27April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne backdrop with a red cloth behind it. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a tripundra-style marking with a red tilak on its forehead, layered gold and bead necklaces, and white draped cloth, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-orange marigolds. Two men in white dhotis stand bare-chested at either side, one in a green-and-gold patterned shawl, the other in a golden-yellow shawl with a gold turban, both wearing white flower garlands and lifting or adjusting the murti's cloth and adornments. The scene suggests a temple alankaram or puja decoration. No a person candidate is visible.2016-03-27October 18 20152015-10-18April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA temple-style ceremony at a decorated altar in front of a golden arch. Central deity murti figures, one seated, are heavily garlanded with yellow and red marigold and rose strands and adorned with gold jewellery, set on a green and gold draped platform. A man in a red dhoti and white head wrap on the left faces the altar, hands raised in a devotional gesture. On the right, a figure in pink and gold-bordered dhoti with an orange turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace walks toward the altar with bare arms and a bangle. Marigold petals and flower offerings are scattered on the dark floor, with brass dishes and silver trays nearby.2015-04-30