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Photograph 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.

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A 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.2010-01-01A temple sanctum with a large gilded deity murti pair seated together under a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strings, with a golden kalasha-like vessel at the centre of a garland-draped altar. In the foreground a white-clad priest with long hair and a flower garland at the crown of his head, wearing a golden-bordered white dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera beside a brass-footed oil lamp. Tall silver and brass lamps stand on either side, and red curtains and green foliage frame the shrine. A small figure in a blue garment and floral garland sits at the base of the altar. Ritual puja or abhishekam setting.2010-01-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a decorated altar within a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow and red-maroon marigolds. The murti on the left wears a red and orange turban, a crown, and layered gold and bead necklaces, with a raised hand. The female murti on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel draped with green and yellow garlands. At the left edge, a person in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a garland over the shoulder, stands with palms joined in prayer. Silver oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne, draped with yellow, red and purple garlands and a red cloth. One figure wears a red turban and a large beaded necklace; the other wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps on either side. On the left, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and white shawl, garlanded at the neck, stands at the shrine and holds a small bell. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is flagged.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in the back, one wearing a red and orange turban-style crown and the other a tall crown, both adorned with necklaces. In the foreground a bare-headed man in white dhoti with a gold border bends forward with his head down before a central brass kalasha-like vessel and a seated small blue-clad figure garlanded with flowers. Offerings of fruit and brass lamps stand on the altar, with tall ornate brass oil lamps on either side. A person kneels in reverence.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform, one figure holding a trident and the other with a raised hand, both wearing gold crowns, heavy gold necklaces and dark ornate garments. The image is framed by a dense arch of marigold and red flower garlands. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare chest stands at the front, adjusting or offering a garland beside a black stone base, with brass oil lamps on either side. Two smaller golden attendant statues flank the shrine, and a small figure in orange stands at the base. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living person is seated on the shrine.2014-11-28Photograph 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 temple shrine scene where a seated man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl around his neck performs puja to a small white figure wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a garland. Behind him stands a large gilded deity murti of a four-armed seated form with a trident, in red and orange garments, heavily adorned with jeweled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers, beside a second seated murti of a goddess with a crown and jewelry. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, along with brass vessels, a bowl of fruit, and a shivalinga-like object under garlands. The archway is gold-decorated with a red curtain behind.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers. Two large gilded deity figures stand in the niche, one in a red turban and one in a crown, flanked by a small blue-clad murti seated before the garland-draped shrine. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a red flower garland and white dhoti-style clothing holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) before the deities. Gold and brass lamps stand nearby, and an orange cloth hangs behind the pillars. The scene suggests a puja at the shrine.2010-01-01A 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 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01