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A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden-framed shrine. A standing young man in a lavender dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, holds a brass tray or plate. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in orange-saffron robes and a beaded necklace extends both arms to take or offer the tray. Seated before them is a large gilded deity murti in a lavender-purple sari-style garment with a crown, ornaments and bangles, flanked by thick garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers and green leaves. A green-and-white bead garland hangs at the left edge. A trident-like object and an ornamental shrine frame are visible behind the figures.

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A photograph inside a temple of a seated goddess murti dressed in a lavender-purple silk sari with gold jewellery, a gold crown and bangles, decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds, red and magenta flowers and green leaves. A young man in a lavender dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala stands behind the murti holding a brass tray. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and orange shawl, with a shaved head and a gold pendant, reaches up to offer or hold a tray beside the garlanded seat. Ornate gold-toned metalwork decorates the right edge, and a white cloth covers a small table in front of the figure. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja arrangement around a deity murti, with the visible ritual items being the tray and garlands.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple scene with a large seated metal murti of a deity dressed in lavender draped cloth, a crown and gold ornaments, flanked by thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers. In front, a standing attendant in a lavender dhoti with an orange-beaded mala holds a gold tray, while a hand in a red garment offers something from the left edge. The setting is a stone temple pavilion with carved gold-toned panels.2010-12-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and a gold headband, looking down toward a seated golden-bodied murti dressed in orange with gold jewellery and a crown. The seated murti is framed by garlands of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and white. In the foreground a priest in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a gold plate of offerings near the murti, and a second man in white stands behind him. Flower petals are scattered on the platform and a purple cloth covers the base. The standing figure has long hair and distinctive gold adornments, which matches the a person appearance cues.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple scene with a man in lavender-purple draped cloth and a long string of marigold and yellow garlands standing at left, reaching to adjust a garland on a figure. Behind him, a large seated deity murti in lavender-purple robes and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands. The murti holds a small object in one hand, and a gold kalasha-like element is visible. The man has a long hair, sandalwood tilak, and a beaded mala necklace. The setting is an open temple pavilion with orange-painted walls.2010-12-28A temple worship scene at an open-sided shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing a lavender-purple dhoti and shawl and a gold-toned garland, stands at left holding a small ritual vessel and bell-like lamp while pouring or offering. Behind him a woman in orange-red attire holds a brass plate. Before them stands a large decorated deity pair in lavender-purple silk with gold ornaments, garlands of marigolds and red flowers, and a crown-shaped headdress, set in an arched gold frame with red curtains. A smaller figure in purple sits at the lower centre, adorned with a silver necklace and flower garland. Incense smoke rises, and a green tree is visible through the left opening.2010-12-28A photograph of a golden deity murti, seated and draped in lavender cloth with gold ornaments, a crown and a long beaded necklace, being honoured during a ritual. A woman in a lavender sari stands at left, reaching up to the murti's face, while another person in an orange-red garment extends a golden plate at the lower left. The murti sits before a gold arched frame and is decorated with long garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers with round green buds. Dark red cloth hangs behind. Two people are visible in the scene.2010-12-28A temple ritual photograph in which a priest in saffron-orange robes bends forward to attend a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange garment, a gold crown and gold ornaments, and sits before a purple-blue cloth. A tall garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers frames the murti and the throne. In the foreground, a second attendant in saffron holds a gold tray or plate, and another decorated golden seat with a garland sits to the left. The scene looks like a padapuja or abhishekam style service in a temple shrine.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like structure draped in purple cloth and framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A robed priest in saffron-orange clothing stands at the left holding a golden ritual plate with a red cloth, while a second priest in saffron cloth with a cord and beads stands close by. A third robed figure in saffron, with a dark headband, leans forward at the centre to touch the deity's face with a saffron cloth. The deity wears a crown, gold jewellery and an orange garment. Gold ornamental pieces and a brass lamp stand are visible in the lower left.2010-12-27A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A man in a purple dhoti and shawl stands at center, pouring from a silver vessel over a black lingam set on a pedestal of purple cloth. Behind the lingam are two gold-colored deity murtis in purple drapery, one with a crown and trident and one seated with a crown and ornate necklaces. To the left, a man in an orange dhoti and matching shawl with a gold chain holds a brass tray. Gold-framed arches and red curtains frame the shrine.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple sanctum with a shrine of deity murti dressed in lilac and purple cloth and heavily garlanded with marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaf strands. Two large statues of a crowned male and female figure in lilac garments stand behind the central shrine. A bald man in an orange saffron dhoti and upper cloth stands at left, holding up a golden vessel toward the statues, appearing to perform a puja or abhishekam. Another attendant in lilac robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands behind the central figures. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with red curtains at the sides and a small garlanded deity figure at lower right.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated for ritual worship. The seated figure is a golden-faced deity dressed in orange and saffron garments with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets, set on a purple draped seat. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a gold headband and long hair leans in to touch the deity's face with his hand, in a tilak or anointing gesture. Behind the figure are arches of marigold and rose garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray, and a gold-trimmed decorated palanquin or chariot edge with garlands sits in the foreground. A red curtain and ornate metal framing surround the shrine.2010-12-27A golden-bodied deity murti seated on a purple cloth draped throne, dressed in orange silk with a gold crown, silver jewellery and a large garland of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms with a trident beside it. Two men in saffron-orange robes attend it: one stands at left holding a golden tray and a small gold lamp, bare-chested with a gold necklace and bangles, while a second man in the centre bends forward in orange cloth with a shaved head, making an offering at the deity's feet. The setting is a temple interior with a gold-framed arch and a red wall backdrop.2010-12-27