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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit under an ornate gold arch: the left figure wears a red turban and a jewelled necklace and raises one hand in blessing, while the right figure wears a crown and armour-like gold ornaments. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-shaped vessel draped with green bead and flower garlands, with a small blue-clothed figurine and fruit offerings below. On the left, a person in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. On the right, a person in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a flower garland around the neck.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded metal deity murtis seated under an ornate gold arch, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers and green bead strands. One deity wears a tall crown with a red cloth and carries a ceremonial staff; the other wears a tall crowned headdress and jewelled necklaces. In front, a gold cylindrical vessel stands among flower garlands. A man in a white dhoti with a red-and-white flower garland over his bare shoulder stands on a raised platform holding a silver plate of flowers. Below him, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair raises a hand toward the plate. A small blue-clad figure and a gilded sun-shaped ornament sit at the lower left. Two people are visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and yellow-and-red flower garlands. Two large gilded metal deity murtis sit on a raised dais, one wearing a red turban and ornate crown, the other adorned with jewelled necklaces. A figure in white dhoti with golden border and bare upper body stands at left reaching up toward the shrine's arch, flowers in hand. Beside them a person in an orange saffron robe holds a silver tray. In front, a gold kalasha-like pot and a small blue-robed figurine sit among garlands. A gilded ornate palanquin or throne-like carriage is visible at right.2010-01-01A temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style necklace, while the figure on the right wears a crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a tall golden sacred vessel with a gold kalasha-shaped top draped in flower garlands, with a small blue deity figure seated before it with folded hands. A man with a shaved head wearing a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left in front of the shrine, facing the altar. Silver and brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and fruits, brass pots and offerings sit on the altar platform. Strings of small lights hang overhead.2010-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated side by side, one wearing a red and gold turban and the other a gold crown, both draped in garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A standing priest in white dhoti and a sash, with a white flower garland on his head, faces the shrine and reaches toward a silver lamp stand, while a figure in an orange robe stands at the left edge beside another brass lamp. Tall brass and silver oil lamps line the shrine, and a small silver-and-blue murti sits at the base. Green leaf festoons and colourful strings hang from the pillars.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one wearing an orange-red turban and the other a tall crown, both with heavy jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers drape the arch and figures. In front stands a tall golden lingam-like kalasha or pillar with a flower garland. At left, a person in white dhoti and shawl with long hair and a white flower garland raises one arm toward the shrine, while another person in orange robes stands at the left edge beside brass oil lamps. Ornate silver and brass lamp stands flank the shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesGolden murti of a deity pair seated on a throne-like dais, with a golden crown-shaped head covering and red-orange turban on the male figure, adorned with garlands of red, white and green flowers. In front, a golden shiva lingam-form is draped in garlands and rudraksha beads. On the left, a long-haired man in a brown dhoti and shawl places his hand on the figure while a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray of flowers and leaves. A photographer's head is visible at lower right. Abhishekam or puja setting with floral decorations.2013-04-14A photograph of a temple shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated on a throne draped in a dark maroon cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, purple and green flowers and a gold arch behind. A person in an orange robe stands at left holding a plate or tray toward the shrine, and a second person in white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white garland stands at the top of the frame near the figures. Tall brass and gold oil lamps stand on either side, and the scene sits under a stone-roofed colonnade. The two seated figures are statues, not people. Nothing in the image visibly confirms the a person identity from appearance alone, so the orange-robed figure is described by role.2010-01-01Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red and gold canopy, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white flower garland, wearing a red shawl, bends forward and reaches toward the murti's base. Beside him a younger man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace holds a silver tray. Ornate silver and brass lamps and vessels stand to the right, and a small deity figure decorated with flowers sits in the lower right corner.2010-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gilded metal deity murtis, one male with a red turban and layered necklaces and one female in a blue sari with crown, sit behind a tall golden shivalinga-style object wrapped in garlands. A man in an orange robe and orange dhoti stands at left offering a plate, while a long-haired figure in white dhoti and a red-and-gold garland stands beside the shrine, reaching toward the deities. Brass vessels and a small red-clad figurine sit on the platform at the base. The gold arch frames the scene.2009-01-01Outdoor temple shrine under a stone roof with a golden arch behind deity murtis draped in marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and green. Two seated female deity murtis in red and orange dress with gold crowns and jewellery sit on a raised platform, with a smaller figure in front. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha-style gold-beaded necklace stands at the back of the shrine, his hands near the statues. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate or tray toward the shrine. Red and orange drapes frame the altar, with a stone pillar and green foliage visible at left.2010-12-28Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a pair of gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red-and-gold crown and a jeweled necklace, the other wearing a tall gold crown and layered ornaments, set within an arch hung with yellow, red, purple and green marigold garlands. In front, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border bends low in worship, while a figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the left holding a lamp. Silver and brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small blue deity figure and fruit offerings rest on the altar. Greenery and red drapery frame the sanctum.2010-01-01Photograph inside a temple shrine dressed with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A large gold-plated Shiva lingam with a silver-ornamented base stands at centre, with a seated bronze-coloured deity murti behind it with crown and jewelled ornaments, beside a consort figure in blue and gold. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, and a person in an orange robe holds a tray with a lamp or offering plate. A seated white figure in red garments and red turban, wearing a garland, sits in front of the lingam. Brass pots, a silver vessel, a lamp stand and flower-covered plates sit in the foreground.2009-01-01