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December 26 2009

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A temple worship scene at a gold-framed shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A long-haired man in a maroon dhoti and maroon shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, holds a brass plate or vessel while performing worship before two deity murtis. A bald attendant in an orange robe stands at left, pouring or offering from a vessel. The central murti is in gold with an orange turban and crown, and the right murti wears a pink and gold sari with ornate jewellery and a jewelled crown. A kalasha-style vessel stands at the base amid flowers.2011-12-15December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, long dark hair falling down the back, stands with their back to the camera and touches the forehead of a golden metal deity murti. The murti pair are richly adorned with gold and red-and-white jewellery, crowns and a red-and-green turban, set before a gilded arch framed with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands. A brass vessel is held at the lower left by a hand, and small lamps with white and green cones sit at the base. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01A man in orange-brown clothing with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style orange-brown shawl stands at left, one hand resting on the golden crown of a deity murti. The gold-faced murti wears a jewelled crown, earrings, a garland of white and red flowers, and holds a golden trident-like staff at right. Behind them are a gold-trimmed canopy, green draping, and red and yellow flower arrangements. The man's face is turned to the side and his arm is bare with a gold armlet.2013-04-14December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, flanked by gilded pillars. Beside him stand two large golden deity murtis draped with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, white and green, with gold jewellery and crowns; the one at centre holds a hand in blessing. A small gold ornamental stand sits in front. A person in a white dhoti and checked shirt stands at the right edge. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person presentation but uncertain.2006-09-23A photograph of a deity murti pair in a decorated shrine niche. Two golden-faced figures sit under a gilded arch framed with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a teal-blue sari with silver ornaments and a crown, and the figure beside has a silver crown and necklaces. A woman in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, reaching toward the murti with a red cloth, while a second person in orange holds a silver tray. A brass oil lamp and a silver kalasha sit in the foreground. Red drapery hangs behind the figures.2009-12-29A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland stands with raised right arm before two large golden-faced deity murtis draped in flower garlands. The central murti wears a red and green turban, a jeweled crown and layered white stone necklaces; the murti on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red blouse and an orange sari with ornate necklaces and bangles. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame an ornate gold arch behind them. A hand holds a brass vessel with an oil lamp at lower left, and gold ornaments sit on a tray in front. The image is a photograph of a temple ritual.2009-12-26