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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the left figure wears a red turban and a red-stoned necklace, and the right figure wears a crown. A man in white dhoti and shawl bends forward in prayer before the shrine. On the left, a man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver plate. A woman in white with an orange shawl photographs the scene with a camera at right. Fruit offerings and a brass lamp sit before the altar, with silver oil lamps flanking the shrine.

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A temple shrine decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple garland festoons frames two gold-clad deity murtis seated under a golden arch. In front, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a golden border bends forward over a brass vessel and offering on the shrine platform, possibly performing abhishekam. To the left, a man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray, and a seated priest in orange clothes rings a handbell beside brass lamps. A photographer in an orange top stands at the lower right. Fruit offerings and a golden sunburst-backed seat are visible at the bottom.2010-01-01A temple ritual before a golden shrine arch decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side: the left figure wears a tall red-and-gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, the right wears an ornate gold crown and jewellery. A man in a white dhoti with a golden shawl stands on the dais, reaching to adorn the murtis. Below, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with offerings. Silver lamp stands and a gold kalasha-like vessel sit in front, with flower strings draped over a red cloth. Two people are visible.2010-01-01December 30 20092009-12-30A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30A temple shrine decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands frames two golden deity murtis seated on a maroon cloth. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland and red-and-white garland stands at left, holding a flame before the shrine. Beside him, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with hands folded in prayer sits on the left edge. Brass oil lamps stand on the sides, and a small blue deity figure with flower garlands sits at the base beneath a green bead garland and a golden kalasha-like pot. The setting is a stone-pillared temple pavilion with greenery behind.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum of a gilded deity pair seated on a raised platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold arched backdrop. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at the left, leaning in and touching the deity's gilded form during abhishekam, with a yellow flower offering nearby. Two more people in orange and red robes stand at the left edge holding a tray of flowers. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits on the altar below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31December 23 20162016-12-23December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and purple flowers hanging on the pillars and around a gilded deity murti. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the shrine offering a lamp or plate toward the deity. A seated woman in orange sari and a white-clad woman with a long braid and orange shawl stand nearby, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. An empty red-cushioned golden throne sits in the foreground with brass bowls, flower garlands and offerings on the floor. Oil lamps and brass lamp stands surround the shrine under a stone roof.2010-01-01Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a golden deity pair seated under a gold arch decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a red curtain. A sannyasi in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone lingam on a black pedestal during abhishekam. Beside him, two more saffron-robed men stand: one with long hair holding a brass pot, another bearded holding a brass pot. A bald attendant in orange stands behind. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a small golden figure sits at the base.2010-01-02 +1 copies