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December 28 20112011-12-28February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A temple abhishekam scene before two gilded metal murti of deities, one wearing a green and red turban and rudraksha mala, the other in a jeweled crown with red garlands and a yellow flower. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace holds a golden plate, pouring or offering to the murti, while a second attendant with white painted markings on his arm extends a hand from the lower left. Golden ornate arch and shimmering gold curtains frame the altar, with brass lamps and flower offerings at the bottom.2011-12-28July 07 20092009-07-07December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a golden ornate ceremonial setting with a gilded arched backdrop and gold-yellow curtain. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha-red garlands stands at left, bending forward and placing his hand on the shoulder of a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a red and orange turban-like crown, kumkum, red and white flower garlands and jewelry, seated beside a second gold deity murti wearing a tall crown, rose-red garlands and a red silk sari. Brass lamps and a silver tray with offerings sit at the lower left.2013-03-07A photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple tiruKalyanam-style ritual before gilded shrine drapery. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold necklace and hair tied back stands at left, tying a yellow sacred thread around the neck of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a green and orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a red-and-white garland and a jewelled crown. Beside it stands a second deity murti wearing a jewelled crown with a yellow flower, a red garland and gold ornaments. Gold brocade hangings and an ornate gilded arch frame the scene. The orange-clad man is a priest performing the ritual; a page caption links the event to a person but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm him.2011-12-28December 31 20082008-12-31