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A photo of a temple ritual before a large gilded deity murti pair, shown in a decorated shrine with a blue backdrop and ornate gold arch. A figure in an orange saffron garment with long dark wavy hair stands at left, extending a hand to a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like object wrapped in an orange, green and teal cloth and draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. The seated deities are gold-coloured with red headgear, jewelled necklaces and yellow-and-green garlands, and the figure to the right wears a maroon skirt. Small gold lamps or offerings sit at the base.

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December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing person in long loose orange-saffron robes with long dark wavy hair, seen from behind and partly in profile, placing or adjusting a garland at the gilded golden arch of a deity pair. Two gilded murti figures sit in front of a teal backdrop: the left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crest, a ruby pendant, layered gold and jewel necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala; the right figure wears a gold crown, red and gold garments and layered ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, purple and green flower garlands. In the foreground a tall golden kalasha-style vessel with a green-and-orange draped cloth and dangling gold decorations stands on the ledge. The person is the only physical human visible, so one figure is present.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with ornate golden arches. Two figures in orange robes stand before a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing a red-and-gold crown and the other a gold crown with a red-gemmed necklace. The standing figure in long dark hair and an orange shawl reaches up to touch the head of the left murti with one hand. A second person in an orange garment kneels at the lower left, holding a silver plate with both hands toward the murtis. Yellow, purple and green garlands drape the deities and a brass kalasha in front of them, with a red-and-green cloth beneath. Red curtains hang at the left edge.2010-02-12January 01 20092009-01-01December 18 20112011-12-18Photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden deity pair, a standing-crowned figure with a red and gold turban-like crown and a seated consort, both draped in red-gold silk and garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long curly hair reaches out to touch a black stone shivalinga set on a flower-strewn platform. An oil lamp with a visible flame stands at left, and another brass lamp at right. Partially visible hands holding a plate sit at the lower left, and a small white figure appears at the base. Appearance-based probable cues for a person include long curly hair and saffron robe; the person performs abhishekam-style worship at the linga.2010-02-12Inside a temple shrine, a person in saffron-orange robes with the head covered stands at a golden lingam-like abhishekam setup, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the central stone linga. Behind them, two gilded deity murtis stand under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The deity on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the deity on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour with a green-and-gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the scene, and a small white figure sits at the base of the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night before a large golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, gold jewellery and a red-and-gold silk cloth. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair stands at a golden peetha-like platform holding a lit oil lamp and flower garland near a gold-coloured linga. A small white statue sits at the bottom edge. Ornate garlands frame the scene, with brass lamps at the left edge. The figure has a long, dark braid-like hairstyle and saffron robe with rudraksha-style necklace, matching the a person presentation cues, performing the ritual as a priest.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, red and green silk drape, and a golden lingam with jewelled decorations in the foreground. Two men in orange saffron robes stand at the shrine: one on a raised platform holds a silver plate or tray, while the other, in the foreground, reaches toward it with both hands, performing an abhishekam-style offering. A white statue draped in a blue silk cloth with white flower garland sits at lower left, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The gilded arched frame and stone ceiling surround the shrine.2010-02-12Two priests in saffron-orange robes perform a puja before a golden shrine. The priest on the left, with long dark hair, holds a silver tray, while the priest on the right, with long hair and a beard, pours or offers something into a tall brass vessel decorated with yellow and orange-purple flower garlands and a green-and-red border cloth. Behind them stands a large golden deity murti, adorned with garlands and a red turban, seated on a golden throne. A small figure in a blue and white garment with a white garland sits in front of the altar. Brass pots, cups and a small lamp are arranged on the floor, and a small shrine figure in red and green appears at the right edge.2010-02-12