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A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene before two metal deity murtis draped in white cloth and layered with garlands of white, pink, yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a white headcloth and has a kumkum mark on the forehead. A man in a brown-grey shirt leans in from the left edge and rests his hand on the garlanded murti, while a bright lamp flame glows beside the right murti. Ornate gold temple pillars and a red curtain frame the shrine. No identifiable depiction of a person is confirmed by appearance.

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October 24 20062006-10-24Photograph of a temple ritual before two silver-faced deity murtis, one with a white cloth wrapped over its head and a crown, the other with a tall crown and ornate jewellery, both draped in white, pink, yellow and green flower garlands. A person in a brown-grey dhoti-style garment stands at left, back to the camera, holding a lit flame or lamp near the figures. Gold and red draped backdrop and carved temple pillars frame the scene.2006-10-24Two priests in a temple shrine draw back a white cloth from two golden deity murtis adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple. The priest on the left has a bare back, a pink shawl draped over his shoulder, a red-and-orange hat and a red waist cloth. The priest on the right wears a grey-green hat, a light grey shawl and a white sacred thread, with tilak on his forehead. Behind them a pink backdrop and gold decorative panels frame the shrine. The deity murtis have gold crowns, ornate gold jewellery and large necklaces.2013-07-18October 09 20062006-10-09A photograph of a ritual before a shrine of gold-and-green draped deity murti decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and red. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold sash lifts a gold-coloured cloth or crown over the head of a seated, bare-shouldered person, who wears a gold armlet and a green cloth. Behind them, ornately dressed silver-and-gold deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and a gold necklace, form the backdrop. A gold-coloured ornate throne or peetha is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple-style consecration or honouring ceremony with garlands and an ornate altar.2015-10-18A photograph of a Hindu temple wedding ritual honouring deities. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis stand before a gilded altar, one placing a garland over a shrine figure. The central deity murti wears a red crown, a white and gold necklace and red and white garlands, while a second murti on the right wears a gold crown, a blue-and-gold necklace and a yellow garland. A green cloth covers the platform, with brass lamps and ornate gold panels around it. This appears to be a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam-style marriage ceremony, with garland exchange and abhishekam-style decoration of the murtis. No a person is visibly present.2015-10-18April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.2009-12-23May 02 20122012-05-02July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a saffron-orange robe leaning forward to place orange cloth over a white altar; the cloth bears a printed portrait of a long-haired figure. Behind the altar stands a gilded deity murti pair seated with crowns, bright red and orange garments, and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an ornate gold arch. A small white stone seated figure sits in front, with brass oil lamps on tall stands at the right. Red curtains hang in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copies