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December 22 2018

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Photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine showing a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper torso and rudraksha mala, raising an arm with a small object toward ceremonial figures. Behind him stand large gold and jewelled deity murti, one with a tall ornate crown and one wearing a gold crown and necklaces, both draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A flanking figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange cloth and a gold necklace, holding a trident. A silver shivalinga with flower garlands sits in the foreground. Mirror-work panels and hanging paper decorations frame the scene.2018-12-22 +1 copiesA central golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine with a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, layered white and red garlands, and jeweled necklaces. It holds a long trident-like staff with a pennant, and a small bronze animal figure sits at its base. Flanking deity murtis on each side wear white and red floral garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. Greenery is visible at the top. No living people are visible.2013-03-26Photo 11724089 +2 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22August 17 20182018-08-17Temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine with deity murtis draped in multicolour garlands of marigold and purple flowers in red, yellow, white and green. Central golden deity murtis wear crowns and jewelled necklaces. A priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands on a raised platform, handing an offering plate. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and gold dhotis with sacred threads and white tilak stand at left, one pouring from a vessel. A woman in orange sari with white and red forehead marks kneels at the lower left. Flanking statues wear garlands, and a small brass lamp stands at the lower right. Green-gold arch surrounds the shrine.2015-01-04November 18 20152015-11-18A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in front of a large ornate gold throne, his palms pressed together in a namaste greeting with eyes closed. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a red turban and multiple arms holding a trident and other objects, adorned with a red necklace, gold jewelry, and a yellow and purple dhoti, beside a consort figure in a golden crown and red-and-gold necklaces. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the figures, and tall gold oil lamps flank the shrine under a red curtain and carved stone arch. A partially visible person's head appears at the lower left edge. Photo of a pada-puja style darshan setting.2010-08-05December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesApril 30 20122012-04-30A temple worship scene in front of an ornate gilded shrine. A man with his hair tied in a bun, wearing a leopard-print headband, rudraksha beads, an orange cloth draped over his shoulder and bare upper body with white sacred ash marks, reaches toward a golden deity murti with a sharp decorated crown. The murti is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a brown beaded costume with rhinestone detailing. Behind them are more garlanded deities and a gold arch backdrop. The man appears to be performing a puja or offering at the murti. No readable text is visible.2018-12-31 +1 copies