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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.

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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.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.2013-04-14Outdoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe performing a ritual at a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne, wearing a red turban-like crown, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and red-jeweled ornaments. He presses a small item to the deity's face. In the foreground a second person in an orange robe holds a white plate. A gold-and-garland decorated vessel stands in front, with an ornate gilded arch behind.2010-02-12December 30 20092009-12-30Photograph 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.2010-01-01A 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.2009-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands framing a gold arch. Two large bronze-toned deity murti stand behind an illuminated brass kalasha-style vessel. The right murti wears a tall crown and blue-green sari with heavy jewellery; the left wears a red turban and layered beaded necklaces. In the foreground a priest in orange robes holds a silver plate, facing a figure in white dhoti with gold border, long dark hair and bare upper body, standing on a white platform. A small white statue in red garments with a garland sits lower right. Suggests abhishekam or puja worship.2009-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow, orange and magenta marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised altar; the one at centre wears a red and gold turban and a dark beaded necklace, and the one beside him wears a crown and jewelled gold ornaments. In front, a gold kalasha-like vessel stands among garlands. A man in a white dhoti and red-and-white garland stands at the altar, reaching toward the murtis. Lower left, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings up toward the altar. A small blue-dressed figurine sits in front of the altar, and a gold ornamental plate occupies the lower left foreground.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.2009-01-01