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A photograph of a lit shrine at night with a flame burning in the foreground. Two deity murtis stand within a gold-framed arched niche against a turquoise backdrop, one wearing an orange headdress and the other a tall crown, both decorated with white and red garlands. In front of the shrine a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl gestures toward the murtis. To the right, a small figure in red robes stands in a second gold-framed niche holding an object. The scene is dimly lit and the flame is the brightest element.

Interior shrine photograph at night showing a golden-framed arched niche with a deity pair seated side by side, a male figure wearing an orange turban and a female figure in a gold crown, both adorned with white and red garlands and beaded necklaces, holding ritual objects including a trident-like staff. Blue draped curtains line the back of the niche. In the foreground, a silhouetted worshipper in dark clothing raises a lit oil lamp with a large flame toward the deities. To the right, a smaller golden-framed niche holds a red-clad standing figure with a garland. Stone pillars frame the scene.

A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch and blue draped backdrop. Two deity murtis stand together, one in orange and gold with a crown and garland, the other in dark stone with a garland and gold crown. A fire burns in a lamp in front of them, with brass lamp stands on either side. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the left edge with his back partly turned, and a small red-clad figure stands at the right in a side niche. The walls are carved grey stone.

Dim temple shrine scene with a gilded arched niche framing two painted deity figures wearing orange and red garments, marigold garlands, and ornate crowns; one figure holds a trident-like staff and the other is attended by a lit oil lamp. Turquoise drapes line the back of the niche, and a smaller red-clad figure stands in a side niche. In the foreground a dark silhouette of one standing person faces the shrine, with a deity murti at the base amid flowers.

January 02 2009

Temple ritual in a gilded shrine with a large golden arched frame. Two gold-coloured deity murtis are seated on a golden throne-like dais, one with a red crown and the other wearing a blue and gold garment, both garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. A small red-clad figure sits before them, garlanded. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland holds a brass tray, and a man in white sits at lower left near a lit oil lamp, brass vessels, and white offerings on a low table. Brass lamps stand at right, and blue curtains frame the scene.

Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine during a Brahmotsavam-related ritual. Two large deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands; the central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a trident, while the figure beside wears a blue and gold outfit. A small elephant-headed murti sits in front with red and white garments and a garland. In the foreground at left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands folded, and another person in orange is at the right edge. An oil lamp burns at lower left beside brass lamp stands and offering vessels.

A photograph inside an ornate golden-arched shrine showing two large murti figures seated on a golden throne, one with a red and gold crown and the other in a blue and gold sari-style garment, both draped with marigold garlands. In front, a small figure in red and white garments with a garland sits on the base, flanked by brass vessels and tall brass lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white garland stands with folded hands before a flame in a small lamp, while another orange-robed person sits at the far left. Blue curtains and foliage frame the open-sided pavilion.

January 02 2009

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Inside a shrine, a gilded arched niche frames a multi-armed deity murti seated with a trident and a crescent-marked crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and a silver chest ornament. Flanking statues wear garlands as well, and a priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border stands at left touching the altar. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the niche, and a large flame burns in a bowl in the foreground. The image shows only statues and the priest; no visible person is seated before the deity.

Photo of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti pair: a seated male figure with a red turban and a female figure in a blue sari with gold crown, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron robes stands at left with folded hands and a white garland, while another saffron-clad figure kneels at right edge. Brass oil lamps, a lit flame, brass vessels and offerings sit on the floor before a small white-and-red figurine wearing a rudraksha-style mala. No person in the image is identified as a person. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.

A photograph of a golden shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and holding a trident, the other in a blue-toned form with a tall crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a standing figure in orange robes with a white garland faces the shrine, while a seated devotee in orange with hands joined sits at left. A brass oil lamp with a flame burns in the foreground beside brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and scattered petals. Golden lamp stands flank the altar. Robed attendants are visible at the edges.