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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.

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A 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.2010-01-01A 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 copiesPhotograph 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 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 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01Photograph 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.2010-01-01A temple scene in front of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like platform, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and an arched golden frame. The left figure wears a red turban, a black rudraksha-style mala and jewelled earrings; the right figure wears a tall golden crown and heavy ornate necklaces. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland around the neck holds a small lit oil lamp toward the murti. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, with silver lamp stands on either side.2010-01-01A devotee in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, palms pressed together in prayer before a gilded shrine. Two golden deity murtis sit in an arched frame wrapped in yellow, purple and red flower garlands; the left figure wears a red turban and the right a tall gold crown. A tall silver kalasha or lingam-form object and a small blue-clad figure stand on a garlanded pedestal, with brass vessels, oil lamps, coconuts and fruit arranged on the floor below. Strings of bulbs hang overhead.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine with two gold-coloured deity murti seated side by side under an ornate arched niche, adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and green leaves. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland on his head stands at left, tending an oil lamp placed before the deities, while an orange-robed attendant kneels at the far left edge. Tall brass and silver lamp stands flank the shrine, and a decorative gold plate sits in front. This appears to be a puja or aarti at the shrine. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-01-01Photograph 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.2010-01-01