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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front of them a golden shivalinga stands draped with a green-and-orange silk cloth and garlanded. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp or aarti lamp toward the shrine. Gold arches frame the shrine and a red cloth hangs at right.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gold-framed arch and a blue backdrop. Two gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and jewelled necklaces and the other in gold ornaments with a maroon skirt, are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. In front stands a gold linga with a green and orange silk cloth. A person in orange robes with long dark hair, seen from behind, holds a flaming lamp toward the deities, while a brass oil lamp stands at the left. Pillars with red cloth hangings frame the scene.2010-02-12Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine, adorned with red and white bead necklaces, flower garlands in yellow, purple and orange, and a red and gold turban on the male figure. A large golden shivalinga with garlands and a green-and-orange silk cloth sits in front. On the left, a person in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands with a brass vessel, performing an offering or abhishekam. Brass lamps flank the shrine on the right and a red cloth hangs behind.2010-02-12Inside a temple shrine, a figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a white garland stands with back to the camera, holding a brass lamp or vessel toward a pair of gilded deity murtis framed by an ornate gold arch. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate gold necklaces and earrings, and a red-and-orange garment; one holds a trident-like staff. In front, a silver Shiva lingam is decorated with rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and a red gem. Brass lamps stand at the sides and red drapes frame the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or aarti.2009-11-19A devotee in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden shrine arch. Inside, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits on a golden throne-like pedestal, with a blue backdrop and pink draped cloth. A small blue-skinned figure in red with a garland stands in front, and brass lamps, kalasha pots and offerings surround the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.2009-01-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Behind him, a large gilded arched frame encloses two deity murti: the figure at left wears an orange-red turban and holds a staff, the figure at right wears a gold crown, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. A tall polished brass lamp stand with lit flames stands at right, and a red and magenta silk backdrop hangs behind the murti. The lower part of the shrine is covered in marigold and mixed flower garlands.2009-11-16A woman with long dark hair in an orange sari pours liquid from a small vessel toward a shrine of two gilded deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The central murti wears a red turban and jewelled necklaces, and a tall golden lingam with a garland sits in front on a gold base. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, which is set beneath an ornate gold arch against grey carved stone pillars, with red hangings and a blue backdrop behind the murtis. The scene appears to be a temple abhishekam. A small figure in white and blue sits at the lingam base, and a corner of a brass tray and another devotee in orange appear at the left edge.2010-02-12Inside an open golden-framed shrine, a standing man in orange robes and a garland holds a lit oil lamp toward a large gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne, one figure in red and gold with a crown and the other in blue with a crown, both adorned with flower garlands and gold jewellery. A younger man in orange stands at the left edge with hands raised in devotion. In the foreground a small blue-faced figure in red is garlanded, with brass kalasha vessels and lamps on the ground and blue curtains framing the hall.2009-01-02Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine during a Brahmotsavam-related ritual. Two large deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands; the central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a trident, while the figure beside wears a blue and gold outfit. A small elephant-headed murti sits in front with red and white garments and a garland. In the foreground at left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands folded, and another person in orange is at the right edge. An oil lamp burns at lower left beside brass lamp stands and offering vessels.2009-01-02October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesTemple ritual in a gilded shrine with a large golden arched frame. Two gold-coloured deity murtis are seated on a golden throne-like dais, one with a red crown and the other wearing a blue and gold garment, both garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. A small red-clad figure sits before them, garlanded. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland holds a brass tray, and a man in white sits at lower left near a lit oil lamp, brass vessels, and white offerings on a low table. Brass lamps stand at right, and blue curtains frame the scene.2009-01-02