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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in an ornate golden arch against a blue draped backdrop on a stage. A woman with long wavy hair, wearing an orange-red top and orange-yellow skirt, leans forward and reaches toward the statue, appearing to pour or anoint it. A partially visible person in orange clothing sits at the bottom edge of the frame. The statue wears a beaded necklace and an ornate headdress, and the golden arch has carved floral and scrollwork detailing.

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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple-style shrine. A person in an orange sleeveless garment with the orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder stands at left, raising a silver vessel high and pouring water over a black stone deity murti. The murti is a standing figure with a tall crown and drapery, glistening with water, with a coconut and red flower at its base on a white cloth covered platform. The murti stands inside an ornate gold-coloured arch carved with lions and floral motifs, set against a maroon curtain and blue draped backdrop. The person's face is not visible, only the back of their head with dark hair tied back.A woman in a red sleeveless top and orange sarong leans forward with her hands on a large black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arch framed by blue draped cloth. The murti wears a tall crown, a gold necklace and layered jewellery, and it stands on a dark stepped pedestal. Gold ornate carving surrounds the arch and a dark red curtain forms the background. A small white card is visible at the lower right edge. The woman is a devotee performing darshan or abhishekam-style worship before the murti.A woman with long dark wavy hair in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap stands on a stage, touching the face of a large dark metal deity murti with a tall crowned headdress, ornate jewellery and a sash. The murti stands in front of an ornate gold-painted arch with carved floral and lion motifs, framed by blue draping and red curtains. Another person in orange clothing is partly visible at the lower right edge of the frame.A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, seen from behind, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame before a black stone deity murti. The murti stands in a gilded arched frame with carved lion and floral motifs, against a maroon curtain and blue draping. Red flowers and a coconut sit at the base of the murti, with scattered petals on the floor. The priest performs aarti, and the scene reads as a temple puja. No identity is established from appearance.October 17 20102010-10-17A woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange skirt with an orange wrap draped over her shoulder, stands at left pouring liquid from a small vessel over a dark stone deity murti standing on a pedestal. The murti is a standing female form with a tall conical crown, necklace and ornate jewelry, its surface glistening wet. It is framed by an ornate gold arched prabhavali with carved floral and animal motifs, set before draped royal-blue cloth on a dark stage backdrop. At far left edge a partially visible person in white clothing stands with hands together. Setting appears to be an event stage; abhishekam ritual.A dark bronze-coloured deity murti stands in a gilded arched frame before a blue draped backdrop, with red curtains at the sides. A woman with long wavy hair in a red top and orange wrap stands at left, her hands raised to the statue's face and head as she tends it. A second person in an orange head covering and orange robe reaches toward the statue holding a small bowl and a golden object, with a gold bangle visible on the wrist. At far left a man in white and at far right a partially visible woman in orange are seen at the edges of the frame. The scene suggests a ritual anointing or dressing of the murti on a stage.A photograph of a person in a red top with long, dark, wavy hair bent forward beside a large dark statue of a deity murti. The statue has a crown-like headdress, a broad face, a sacred yellow cord across the chest, and ornate armlets and waist ornaments. Behind it hangs a blue draped cloth, and to the left is a gold-coloured ornamental panel with scrollwork. The person appears to be performing a reverent gesture toward the murti, possibly touching or attending to it.A dark bronze standing deity murti with a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead and a garland of red flowers across the chest, holds a pot or vessel in one raised hand. It stands in a gilded arched shrine frame carved with lions and floral motifs, before a blue draped cloth. In the foreground, two devotees face the murti from behind: one in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap, the other in an orange robe with a maroon border, holding a small tray of offerings. The setting appears to be a puja or darshan in progress.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a gold-framed shrine set before blue draped cloth. A standing figure in a red sleeveless top and orange dhoti with a long orange shawl, long wavy dark hair, pours liquid from a small vessel onto the head of a dark polished deity murti with a tall conical crown and ornate jewellery. In the lower right, a person in orange robes and headwrap holds out a small golden dish of offerings, and another orange-clad devotee sits beside them. The scene is lit against a dark red curtain.A woman in a white sari with a gold border and an orange shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, holding a small brass bell and a lit lamp, performing a puja. Behind her stands a large black deity murti decorated with a silver crown, silver necklaces, white jasmine garlands and red flower strands, wearing a gold-bordered yellow silk garment. Beside it is a white statue of a saint in a yellow robe and turban, with a flame before it. A silver arch frames the altar. Brass oil lamps, a tray of offerings with fruit, a conch shell, and a red cloth sit nearby. The setting is an indoor altar room with a dark backdrop.2010-02-03A standing person with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange wrap over a red sleeveless top and orange pants, stands barefoot on a white platform and holds a lit oil lamp toward a large black stone murti of a standing goddess. The murti wears a tall crown, a red flower garland and red flowers at its feet, and stands before a gilded arched frame with carved lions and a blue draped cloth behind it. Red curtains frame the scene. The person is not clearly identifiable as a candidate, so the appearance is uncertain.