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A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin-draped pedestal under a gilded arch in an open temple pavilion. The murti is adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a golden crown. Two men in saffron-orange robes are at the shrine: one standing behind the murti with his long dark hair flowing, reaching toward its face with an object in hand; the other, at left, kneels and holds a silver offering bowl up toward the figure. A green-and-gold bordered cloth hangs over the kneeling man's shoulder. A golden oil lamp stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a temple abhishekam or puja.

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Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine under a concrete roof. A figure in an orange robe and a white garland stands on a raised platform, reaching up to place flowers on a golden seated deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, set against a golden arch and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. A second person in orange robes stands at left holding a brass tray with a lamp and offerings, near brass lamp stands and flower-decorated brass vessels. Two men in the background at left are playing drums and a horn-like instrument. A water tank and a tin roof are visible beyond the courtyard.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2010-02-12Outdoor temple shrine scene with two women in orange sannyasi-style robes performing ritual worship before golden deity murti. One woman stands on a raised platform at right holding a plate, while the other at left, in orange robes, holds a tray or plate of offerings. Behind them an arched golden frame surrounds two large gilded deity figures in ornate crowns, one with red and gold garments and one with red cloth, both garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-style vessel and a sacred object draped with a green and gold cloth are decorated with marigold garlands. A small white deity figure in blue robes sits at lower left with white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and vessels surround the shrine, and a red-and-white railing and trees appear in the background.2010-02-12A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with two people in orange saffron clothing performing a ritual before a deity murti. The person on the left, wearing an orange robe, holds a silver tray of offerings. The person above, in an orange garment, reaches up to the shrine arch. The deity figures are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a green-and-gold sari-like cloth draped over the golden peetha, and ornate gold jewellery. A golden kalasha and a gold lamp stand are visible, with a blue-skinned deity figure and a golden palanquin-style object in the foreground. Ornate gold-and-grey stone carvings frame the arch, and a red curtain hangs at the right edge.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arched frame. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one holds a silver plate, the other, with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, stands on a white platform. Before them is a golden deity murti, a seated couple form with a crown, garlands of white and orange flowers, and a green-and-red silk sash. A gold linga with garlands and a large gold abhishekam vessel sit in front, a blue-clad small deity figure lies at the base, and a golden lamp stands at right. Petals are scattered on the floor.2010-02-12A golden-bodied deity murti seated on a purple cloth draped throne, dressed in orange silk with a gold crown, silver jewellery and a large garland of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms with a trident beside it. Two men in saffron-orange robes attend it: one stands at left holding a golden tray and a small gold lamp, bare-chested with a gold necklace and bangles, while a second man in the centre bends forward in orange cloth with a shaved head, making an offering at the deity's feet. The setting is a temple interior with a gold-framed arch and a red wall backdrop.2010-12-27January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple deity murti decorated for ritual worship. The seated figure is a golden-faced deity dressed in orange and saffron garments with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets, set on a purple draped seat. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a gold headband and long hair leans in to touch the deity's face with his hand, in a tilak or anointing gesture. Behind the figure are arches of marigold and rose garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left, a hand holds a gold tray, and a gold-trimmed decorated palanquin or chariot edge with garlands sits in the foreground. A red curtain and ornate metal framing surround the shrine.2010-12-27A photograph at a temple shrine showing a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron headwrap adorning a golden-bodied deity murti seated on a throne. The standing person in orange drapes an orange shawl over the murti's shoulder and touches its crown area, while a second hand at left holds a gold tray with a red cloth. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, earrings and bangles, and sits before a red curtain framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A brass lamp stand appears at lower left. Two people are visible, counting only the standing figure and the partially visible tray holder.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like structure draped in purple cloth and framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A robed priest in saffron-orange clothing stands at the left holding a golden ritual plate with a red cloth, while a second priest in saffron cloth with a cord and beads stands close by. A third robed figure in saffron, with a dark headband, leans forward at the centre to touch the deity's face with a saffron cloth. The deity wears a crown, gold jewellery and an orange garment. Gold ornamental pieces and a brass lamp stand are visible in the lower left.2010-12-27