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A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden deity murti seated on a throne draped in orange and yellow cloth, adorned with silver ornaments and a crown. A standing man in an orange-red robe with long dark hair reaches out to touch the murti's face, and an attendant in white dhoti and a gold necklace on the left holds a metal tray with offerings. Long garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers hang on both sides of the throne, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beneath a carved gold arch. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or padapuja at a temple setting.

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Low-angle photo of a golden-bronze seated deity murti dressed in an orange-red sari-style garment with a yellow lower cloth, wearing a crown and ornate necklaces, draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves, red and purple flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari stands behind the murti, reaching up to adjust the garlands. At left, a man in a white dhoti with a gold chain and a bowl of offerings or flowers stands beside the garlands. A brass lamp stand sits in the foreground, and an ornate gilded arch frames the shrine.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple abhishekam or decoration ritual before a seated deity murti of a goddess, covered in red and orange silk and ornate silver-gold jewellery. A woman in a red-orange sari stands on a raised platform, touching the statue's face with one hand. Marigold and yellow-green garlands hang along the throne on both sides. At left a man in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, holds a plate with offerings. An ornate gilded arch frames the shrine and a brass oil lamp stands in front.2010-12-28A golden murti of a seated goddess with a crown and orange-red sari with yellow lower garment, wearing jewelry and bangles, sits on an ornate peetha decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A person in an orange-red garment stands behind the murti, reaching toward it and holding it, while a man in white dhoti and a gold necklace on the left holds a vessel toward the murti. A brass lamp stand stands in the foreground beside the murti, and an ornate gold-framed arch surrounds the shrine.2010-12-28A photograph of a large golden-bronze deity murti seated on a throne-like peetha, dressed in red and orange silk with gold jewellery and a crown, with a long garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves draped across the frame. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red wrap and gold bangles, stands beside the murti, reaching toward it with one arm extended. At the left edge, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold necklace holds a brass plate near the figure. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a white-draped surface, and an ornate gilded arch frames the scene in a temple setting.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple setting with a large seated deity murti dressed in an orange-red silk garment with a golden-yellow lower cloth, adorned with a crown, jewellery and a garland of yellow, purple and green flowers draped around it. In front, a standing man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, long swept-back hair and a red tilak, stands beside the murti. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace extends his arms to offer or adjust flowers near a silver lamp stand. Floral garlands in yellow, purple, red and green frame the murti.2010-12-28Photo of a deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like seat in a temple, adorned with a crown, silver necklaces and an orange and gold garment, surrounded by long garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A standing figure in a long red-orange robe with long hair reaches up to touch or offer to the deity's crowned head. To the left, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace, holds a plate and assists with the offering. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground near a white-draped table, with a red curtain and carved gold panel in the background.2010-12-28March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an outdoor pavilion. A standing man in orange-red sannyasi dress wears a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, bare-armed with a gold armlet, with long hair swept back, holding his hands together before the image. Beside him a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold sacred thread pours or offers from a vessel. Large garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers drape the seated deity murti in red and gold garments and crown, with a silver-trimmed cobra hood behind it. An ornate gold arch frames the shrine, and a brass lamp stands at the front.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual at an arched shrine. A deity murti of a seated goddess in a red-orange sari with gold ornaments, a gold crown and a red headdress is garlanded with long chains of yellow, purple, red and green flowers. In the foreground a woman in an orange-red sari reaches up to adorn or touch the murti, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a small vessel at left. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right on a white cloth, and carved gold-toned stone frames the arch.2010-12-28A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, dressed in a red and orange garment with gold border, silver crown and ornaments, and draped with large garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold flowers with green leaves. A priest in a red saffron-toned robe stands behind the murti, reaching toward its head. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a ritual vessel. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a golden yellow cloth covers the base of the throne.2010-12-28December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with multicolored marigold and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A man in flowing saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a gold headband stands on the left, reaching toward the head of a golden deity murti seated on a purple cushioned seat. The murti wears an orange garment, gold jewelry and a tall crown-like headdress. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray with a red cloth, and a gold palanquin-like seat with garlands sits in the foreground. Several onlookers stand in the background near the doorway.2010-12-27