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Photograph of a gilded Shiva deity murti seated on a golden pedestal inside a gold-ceilinged shrine chariot at night, with bamboo poles lashed to the figure. A bare-backed man with long curly hair, wearing an orange cloth wrapped around his waist and draped over his shoulder, reaches up with one arm to a metal vessel near the murti's head. Behind him, two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand watching, one wearing glasses, and a third man in white with an orange shawl is at the right edge. Bright lights hang overhead. Printed Tamil banner text runs along the chariot's front panel.

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A golden deity murti seated on a pedestal is being prepared indoors under bright ceiling lights, with gilded walls behind it. A man in an orange saffron cloth with long curly hair stands at right, back partly turned, reaching his right hand toward the murti's raised hand. Two men in white dhotis and shirts stand at left and right edges, and a man in a checked shirt leans in at center. Bamboo poles are tied to the murti for support, and a chakra-like disc and trident-like staff are visible. The scene appears to be decoration or alankaram work.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of a gilded deity murti seated on a golden chariot-like shrine (ratha) at night, lit by overhead spotlights. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around the figure; one in the centre bends forward with hands near the deity while others in white with orange shawls stand nearby. Ornate gold pillars and carved panels frame the scene, and a red garment drapes the seated figure. Tamil text runs along the base of the chariot.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a gilded deity murti. The golden statue is seated with a raised hand and holds a ceremonial object, and a shower of golden particles and liquid spills from the pour. Ornate gilded pillars frame the shrine, and a camera operator stands at the right edge. The figure's upper back is bare beneath the saffron shawl, and the scene looks like an abhishekam at night, with a dark background behind the shrine.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23Photograph of a gilded deity murti being adorned at night beneath a gold-painted temple canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt reaches up to the figure's crown while another white-clad man at left steadies a bamboo pole tied to it. Beside them stands a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair. Ornate gold pillars and studio lights frame the scene, and a red cloth drapes the murti's seat.2006-09-23A photograph taken from behind of a bare-backed man in saffron-orange cloth, long dark wavy hair falling down his back, extending his right arm to touch or adjust a gilded deity murti. The gold figure bears a disc-shaped halo and white-and-gold cloth draped over its shoulder. Beside it stands a gilded elephant-headed deity murti with a tall crown. A second person in white dhoti with gold border stands at the edge of the frame. The setting is a golden-walled temple interior with a dark background and small electrical boxes on the ceiling.2006-09-23A photograph taken at night beneath a gilded canopy. A figure in a saffron-orange wrap and orange head covering, with long dark hair, reaches up to touch a large gold-painted deity murti. The murti has a raised hand, a jewelled armband and a circular disc held aloft on a staff. A man in the lower left foreground, wearing a small tilak, is partly visible. Floodlights are mounted on the gilded ceiling and a gold-painted carved pillar stands at right.2006-09-23A figure in an orange saffron turban and orange dhoti stands bare-backed at night, pouring liquid from a silver vessel onto a gilded female deity murti seated on a golden throne. The murti wears a crown, necklaces and bangles, and golden liquid runs down its body and the base. Gilded pillars and carved ornamental arches frame the scene. A man in white clothes stands at the left edge, and the setting appears to be an outdoor decorated platform lit by floodlights.2006-09-23A shaven-headed man in orange saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over one shoulder, stands at the left with his back partly to the camera and holds a lit flame or lamp to a large decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a tall golden crown, a red and white sash, pearl-like necklaces and a dense garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind it is an ornate silver-gold arched backdrop, and above hangs a large orange and blue canopy with tassels. In front, a golden elephant-shaped vessel or kalasha, also garlanded with yellow flowers, sits on a draped white cloth, and a teal cloth lies on the floor. The setting is a night ritual in front of a dark background.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA person in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with bare upper back and dark curly hair, drapes a white cloth over a seated golden deity murti. The golden murti wears a white cloth and gold-banded garment, with ornate jewelled armbands and bangles on its raised hand. Silver and gold temple ornaments and a gilded backdrop surround the scene.2006-09-23 +1 copies