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A temple shrine with gold-framed arch and golden deity murti of a male and female figure, the female wearing a red crown-like headdress and jeweled ornaments, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. At center stands a tall gold-and-silver linga with a cloth draped over it and flower garlands wrapped around it. A white stone figure in a blue sari with white flower garland sits at lower left. A man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style gold necklace, and red tilak stands at left, one hand raised in gesture, a silver bowl at his side. Brass pots and offering vessels rest on the floor in front, with a folded green and gold cloth.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron robe bending forward with long dark hair, one hand resting on a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with a silver linga-like top before a golden deity murti. The golden deity pair, one wearing a red turban and one with a gold crown, sit on a gold throne behind garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. A gold-and-green-bordered cloth drapes over the shrine. In front, a white deity statue in blue silk with a white garland, brass vessels, a gold pot, flowers and folded cloths sit on a table. The figure in orange appears to be performing abhishekam. The person's identity is not established from appearance.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated on a throne-like altar framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold turban and the one on the right a gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-shaped vessel stands in front, draped with a red and green silk cloth and marigold garlands. Before it is a white marble figure in a blue sari with white jasmine garlands, and offerings of gold vessels, a folded green silk cloth and flowers rest on a white-covered table. On the left a person in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair reaches up toward the shrine, appearing to bless or offer to the murtis.2010-02-12A photograph inside an open temple pavilion with grey stone ceiling beams. On the left, a man with long dark hair and swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe and holds his palms together in anjali, eyes lowered and smiling. Behind a golden arched frame, two gilded deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like peetha draped in a red and green bordered cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A tall golden kalasha stands at the centre, surrounded by brass vessels, a blue-clad white figure, and offering plates in the foreground.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.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with an ornate golden arch. A standing man in orange robes with long swept-back hair holds a brass lamp with a flame and a bell, offering it toward a golden lingam decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Behind it sit two golden deity murtis with crowns and garlands, one with red cloth. A seated attendant in orange garments sits at the left holding a small brass vessel. A blue-clad figure with garlands stands near the foreground, along with brass pots and a yellow-and-green draped cloth over the lingam. Support poles and red curtains frame the setting. The standing man shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12A standing man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long beaded necklace, holds a brass vessel with a flame during a puja before a shrine. Another person in orange sits cross-legged at left with a small offering plate. Behind them stand two deity murti in a golden arched niche, draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, one wearing a red headdress. A brass linga with garlands and a green-and-red cloth sits in front, with brass kalashas and pots on a white cloth at the bottom.2010-02-12A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair holds a brass lamp and a bell-like ritual vessel before a golden shrine. Behind, two large golden deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and garland, the other in gilded attire, sit within an arched golden frame; a tall golden kalasha-like lingam stands between them, draped in a green-and-gold cloth and yellow marigold garlands. A seated assistant in orange kneels at left beside brass vessels, and a blue-robed deity figure with white garlands lies on the altar in front. The setting is an open-sided stone temple pavilion with a red curtain and a small red-and-gold shrine at right. The standing figure's cues are long hair and saffron robes, but no distinctive crown, rudraksha or ornate adornment is clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.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.2010-02-12Photograph 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand at a golden shrine performing a ritual before a pair of deity murtis draped in red and gold garments and yellow and purple marigold garlands. The left priest holds a silver tray of offerings while the right priest reaches toward a tall brass kalasha and a silver vessel placed on the shrine. A small blue-clad figure and brass pots, lamps and offering bowls sit in the foreground, and an ornate golden arch frames the scene. The priests have long dark hair and wear orange cloth over their shoulders with red borders; neither is identified as a person, and their appearance is not distinctive enough to establish that. The setting is an open temple pavilion with trees beyond.2010-02-12A temple shrine scene with a standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, long dark hair swept back, walking past a brass oil lamp on a stand. Behind him, a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and ornate gold attire is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, with a red and green silk cloth draped over a silver-and-gold altar. A blue-clad figure stands in front, and a brass pot sits on the floor. The arch behind is gilded with carved details, and red drapes frame the open pavilion.2010-02-12