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A 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.

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A 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.2010-02-12Photograph 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 photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a saffron-orange robe leaning forward to place orange cloth over a white altar; the cloth bears a printed portrait of a long-haired figure. Behind the altar stands a gilded deity murti pair seated with crowns, bright red and orange garments, and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an ornate gold arch. A small white stone seated figure sits in front, with brass oil lamps on tall stands at the right. Red curtains hang in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA long-haired figure in orange robes stands at the upper left, reaching toward the head of a golden murti of a seated deity crowned with a tall gold crown and draped in a red skirt and green-and-gold borders. Next to them a gold-panelled arched frame surrounds a second seated murti wearing a red-and-gold garment and a floral garland. In front, a golden linga-shaped object is wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands, with a green-edged orange cloth draped over it. Below, a silver-white garlanded idol in blue silk sits beside a gold pot and a silver tray held by another orange-robed person at the left edge. The scene suggests abhishekam and puja at a temple shrine.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.2010-02-12January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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 photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, touches the forehead of a small gold-coloured standing figure with his right hand. The gold figure wears a yellow dhoti and raises one hand in blessing, standing under an ornate gold arch framed by a gold border. Behind them a large dark deity murti with a crown, earrings and multiple necklaces holds a trident and sits draped in a teal cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Granite pillars, gold-coloured pots and a small golden pyramid-shaped object sit on the polished floor, scattered with petals. A red cloth hangs at left beside a rudraksha garland.2011-03-03 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes, head and shoulders draped with an orange cloth, offers flowers at a shrine. Before him stands a golden-hued pair of deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and jewelled necklaces, seated on a throne-like dais framed by a golden arch and garlands of yellow marigolds and red-purple flowers. A white marble figure of a seated man sits in front on an orange cloth, and a small portrait-like image appears on the white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with red curtains behind. Small wooden stools hold flower offerings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies