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A 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.

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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 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.2010-01-01Golden 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.2013-04-14December 31 20082008-12-31Photo of a temple procession or festival scene showing a pair of decorated deity murti figures, one male with an orange turban and gold ornaments and one female with a red crown, seated on a golden-yellow and blue draped palanquin-like platform. Multiple garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers hang around them. A woman in orange sannyasi-style robes reaches up to adorn the figures, while a man in orange robes holds a silver tray near the platform and another bearded man in orange stands behind. A large painted portrait of a woman with gold jewellery is on the left beside brass lamps, and a blue-clad figure appears at the lower right.2008-12-26 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2010-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a temple-style shrine showing a gold-framed arch above a large deity murti pair, a seated figure with a crown and orange turban and a standing consort in red and gold, both heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands. In front, a golden kalasha-like murti sits in a bed of marigold and red garlands on a golden base. Two people stand at left: a figure in a long-sleeved orange robe holding a plate with offerings, and a figure with long dark hair in a sleeveless orange top and orange skirt, reaching toward the deity. A small white figure in red robes wearing a garland sits at the bottom centre, and brass oil lamps stand on the lower left.2008-12-31December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with yellow, orange, purple and green flower garlands and a gold crown. A man in orange robes with a white garland stands at the left, arm extended over a silver tray and a kalasha or lamp-like object in front of the deities. Another orange-robed attendant stands at far left holding a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind. A figure in orange with a garland sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a smaller murti or portrait. The setting appears to be an ashram temple.2009-12-30Photograph 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.2009-01-01December 30 20092009-12-30