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A 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.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and gold deity murti of a seated couple, one with a red turban and crown and the other with a tall gold crown, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A central shiva lingam with a yellow-and-green silk cloth and a garland sits before them. On the left, a person in an orange robe with long dark hair stands with one arm extended, holding a small vessel toward the lingam. Tall gold oil lamps stand on either side and a small framed image of a deity sits at the lower right. Red curtains hang in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A 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.2009-01-02Photograph 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.2010-02-12December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arch and a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Two divine figures with crowns and ornate jewellery, one in orange and one in blue, sit above a smaller seated figure draped in orange and white. A man in an orange robe stands on the left holding a brass lamp, while a second man in white stands beside him holding a brass lamp stand. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, with pink flowers and a silver vessel nearby. Red curtains frame the scene and greenery is visible outside. The scene suggests an aarti or puja in progress.2009-07-08Inside 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 sannyasi-style robe stands at left, holding a brass aarti lamp or offering vessel toward a shrine. Inside a stone pavilion with a gold-framed arch, two large deity murtis are dressed in gold and draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The seated figure wears a gold saree and gold jewellery, while the standing figure wears an orange turban and a pearl necklace. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue in orange with white flower garlands sits in front of the central pedestal. A white cloth and offerings rest on the pedestal, with trees behind the pavilion.2008-03-22December 23 20092009-12-23Inside 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.2009-01-02July 08 20092009-07-08