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March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of two metal murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by a golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange crown-like headdress and a red-orange cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a pink silk sari with gold border, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces, with a hand raised in blessing. A red silk canopy drapes above, and a standing person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands at the left edge, facing the murtis and touching the platform. Flowers decorate the base and sides of the platform.2008-03-22March 31 20082008-03-31A long-haired person in saffron clothing with a red and white beaded mala and gold armlets stands behind a golden kalasha-shaped offering, holding a large gold plate. Nearby, a man with shaved head in orange robes extends his hands toward a gilded deity murti in a gold arch. Two metal deity figures are adorned with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, gold ornaments and a crown. a person stands in saffron with rudraksha beads, performing an abhishekam-style offering at a temple shrine. Ornate gold carved arch and green and red garlands surround the scene.2012-01-01Photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, stands at the right side, reaching toward the forehead of a deity murti. Two ornately decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with an arched golden frame, draped in orange cloth and dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The murti on the right wears a silver crown, red garments and silver jewelry. A golden plate is held by a bare-chested attendant at left, and another attendant in white dhoti with white markings on the body is partly visible.2011-12-11Photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne-like dais under a gilded arch, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a crown, holding a trident-like staff; the consort figure wears a pink and gold sari with a jeweled crown. A devotee in an orange robe stands at left with hands joined in namaskar before the murti, and a silver-edged offering tray sits in front of the altar. Flowers and garlands fill the frame.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam or puja at a shrine with a golden arched frame. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, raising both arms to place or adjust a garland or cloth over the head of a metallic deity murti. The seated murti at center wears a pointed crown, a pink silk sari and ornaments, with a red-orange cloth draped above. Dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers surround the deities, and a flower-decorated tray sits at lower left.2008-03-22A woman in a maroon and gold sari with a flower garland in her hair stands at left, pouring liquid from a small vessel during worship. Before her is a gold-clad Shiva and Parvati murti seated on a richly decorated throne, garlanded with long bands of marigold and pink flowers and heavy gold necklaces. A tall black stone lingam stands on a platform in front, and a brass oil lamp with a flame is visible at right. Two other figures in red and gold garments appear at the edges.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden-arched shrine. A woman in orange robes with a red flower garland in her hair pours or offers liquid from a golden bowl onto the head of a deity murti. The murti is metallic with a tall crown, rudraksha and ornate necklaces, and its garments are orange, with a large floral garland of yellow, white and red blossoms draped over it. A young man in an orange cloth stands at left holding a golden vessel. Behind them is an ornate gold arch and a orange draped backdrop, with carved stone walls.2012-01-01November 29 20112011-11-29A photo inside a temple sanctum of a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, jewelry and floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A standing man in an orange-brown wrapped garment and orange turban with a long swept-back hair braid and gold armlets is placing a jewel or ornament on the murti. A second man in white garment with bare chest stands at left. Brass oil lamp with flame, marigold garlands and a golden arched backdrop frame the scene. a person: the standing figure wears long hair, orange turban and gold ornaments, consistent with the candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-14