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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden seat, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and wearing jewellery. In front stands a brass kalasha-style vessel and a golden ritual plate, with brass oil lamps on stands and a flower-garlanded pillar to the right. A standing figure in white ritual clothes with a white-and-gold shawl stands at left in front of the shrine, and a partially visible person in white sits at the bottom left.

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A 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.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and orange. At the centre stand two large metal deity murtis, one with a crown, beside an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a red cushion. A man in white dhoti and shawl, a young attendant in red, and a figure in white with an orange shawl perform worship, with brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a banana offering before the altar. The image is washed out and hazy.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.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photo of a temple shrine adorned with multicoloured garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two gilded metal deity murtis stand under a golden arch: the male figure wears a red headcloth, layered beaded necklaces and a raised hand, while the female figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari. In front, a standing person with long dark hair, dressed in white, holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the deities, beside a large brass kalasha or lamp. Flower garlands and small offerings lie at the base. No individual's identity is established from appearance.2009-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01Smoky temple-style ritual scene in lavender light. A priest in an orange-brown turban and orange cloth stands at left with hands joined before a tiered silver altar holding small deity figures and flower garlands. On the right, a large deity murti decorated with yellow, purple and white marigold garlands and a gold crown sits on a gold-draped seat, with a tall brass lamp stand and oil lamps in front. Smoke drifts across the frame. Several seated devotees in white clothes and a woman in a red sari are visible at the bottom in silhouette. Gold ornate arches and a golden standard frame the altar.2015-07-09A 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 decorated for worship, with a gilded arched niche framing two deity murtis draped in yellow, red and purple garlands. A priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a brass tray, while a second figure in orange sari-style dress and a white flower garland stands beside him near the offering table. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot and flower-garlanded items sit on the altar in front. The image is blurred with motion.2008-12-26A priest in a white dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, stands at left holding a flaming camphor aarti lamp before a shrine. Behind him are two large golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-red turban and layered silver necklaces with a female figure in a blue sari and tiered crown, both framed by arches of yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. In front stands a golden kalasha-like sacred vessel with a silver peak, garlanded with marigolds, and smoke drifts through the scene. The photo is a close, ground-level view of a temple puja.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01