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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.

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A photograph of a woman in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap pouring liquid over a dark metal deity murti standing before a blue draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. A second person in orange robes, partly blurred, stands at the right edge holding an object. The murti has a tall crown and a stone-like sheen from the liquid. Other objects are visible on the lower left and right edges.A 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 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.A photograph of a dark metal deity murti standing in a gilded arched frame before a royal blue cloth backdrop, adorned with red flower garlands and holding a kalasha-like vessel and a lotus-like object. A woman in an orange sari-style wrap and red top holds a lit oil lamp in front of the murti, performing an aarti. Two people in orange clothing stand at the right edge, with a partly visible man in white at the left edge. Red stage curtains and a hanging brass bell complete the temple-like stage setting.A photograph of a single person performing aarti before a large black stone deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arch. The person has long dark wavy hair, wears a red sleeveless top and an orange dhoti with an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and holds a lit oil lamp with a flame toward the statue. The black figure wears a tall crown, a red flower garland at the neck and red flowers at the hips and feet, and has a raised hand. Behind it hangs a blue draped cloth and dark red curtains frame the scene. The person's face is turned away and is not clearly visible.A photograph of a woman in an orange sari-style wrap over a red sleeveless top standing at left, her long wavy hair loose, extending her hands with palms open toward a tall dark polished stone deity murti of a standing goddess. The murti wears a tall conical crown, layered necklaces and a jewelled waist sash, and stands in front of an ornate gilded arched frame with a blue draped cloth behind it, set against dark red stage curtains. The setting appears to be a stage event.A woman with long curly dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange dhoti with an orange shawl draped over her shoulder, performs an aarti to a large dark stone deity murti standing in a golden arch. She holds a lit flame in a lamp toward the statue, which wears a tall crown, a necklace, and red flower garlands at its waist and feet. A blue draped cloth backs the statue, and the golden arch is decorated with carved lions and floral motifs. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.A photograph of a woman in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap and trousers lighting a flame with a lamp at the base of a dark standing deity murti. The murti has a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments, with red flower garlands at its neck, waist and feet. It stands inside a gold arched frame with a blue draped cloth behind it, against dark red curtains on a raised white platform. The woman has long dark wavy hair and is barefoot, performing an aarti-style offering.A photograph of a ritual at an indoor shrine. In the foreground, a figure in orange sannyasi robes with long dark hair, back turned to the camera, raises one arm to touch the crown of a tall, polished black stone deity murti standing beneath an ornate gilded arch. Behind the murti, dark red velvet drapes hang on the wall and a blue cloth covers part of the set. At lower right, a second person in orange robes and a headcloth holds a golden kalasha topped with coconut, flowers and a red decoration. A white cloth is spread at the base. The murti's form is a standing figure with a tall conical crown and jewelled ornaments, and the scene suggests an abhishekam or consecration preparation.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 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 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.