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April 27 2018

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Ceremonial scene of a decorated deity murti (a Devi image with crown, rich pink and gold jewellery and a green sari) seated before an ornate gold arched backdrop. Two young male attendants in ceremonial dress hold a green silk cloth canopy over the murti; the attendant on the left wears a green turban with a jewelled ornament and a white garland, while the attendant on the right wears an orange turban with a red stone and orange cloth, both with garlands of white flowers and red roses. Red and purple floral decorations frame the scene.2018-04-27A photograph of a ritual scene in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands. Two young male attendants in orange dhotis, garlands and turbans, one in green and one in orange with a red stone ornament, hold up a teal-green cloth over a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a green and pink garment. Flower garlands in white, red and purple frame the scene.2018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesApril 27 20182018-04-27April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at night in which two priests stand bare-chested with white sacred markings on their bodies, one in a green turban-style cap and the other in an orange-and-saffron-toned cloth with a yellow-and-saffron head wrap. They hold a red cloth toward an ornate golden deity murti decorated with a crown, a blue-and-gold ornamented chest piece and a long pink-and-white flower garland. The deity is framed by a gilded arch with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, banana leaves and a brass oil lamp with yellow flower decoration at the right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja-related offering being prepared.2016-12-19October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a decorated deity murti standing in an ornate niche. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces and a green garment, and is framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two priests in white dhotis and cream turbans stand on either side, each holding the ends of an orange and navy silk cloth draped over the murti, as if unveiling or covering it. The priest on the left wears white garlands and bangles; the priest on the right wears white flower garlands, gold necklaces and a gold-bordered dhoti. Brass lamps and a purple cloth lie at the base of the altar, with a peacock motif visible near the figure. Two people are visible, both priests; no candidate matching the described presence appears.2012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Photo 11694031February 02 20162016-02-02