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A photograph inside a temple shows a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a jasmine garland on his shaved head, lifting his right arm to scatter yellow flower petals. Before him are two golden deity murti, one wearing a red and orange turban and a jewelled crown with a red-stoned necklace and rudraksha-style beads, the other in a tall gold crown with pearl earrings and gold armour. Yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands drape the golden arched frame behind them, and a silver vessel and fruit-and-flower offerings sit in the foreground.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing an orange-red turban and red-and-gold ornamentation, the other wearing a tall golden crown and rich gold jewellery with a gold necklace. Both are framed by an ornate gold arch and surrounded by yellow and purple flower garlands. In the left foreground a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland, bare upper torso, a white dhoti and a golden shawl stands at the shrine reaching up to touch the gold arch. Fresh flower decorations and a silver vessel appear at the lower edge, with garlands of green and purple flowers in front.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded arched shrine framed with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, one wearing a white and gold turban and a rudraksha mala, the other wearing a white and gold sari with a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold border and a white flower garland, raises a hand holding flowers toward the murtis. A second person's hand holds a silver plate at the lower left. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the foreground.2011-01-01A photograph of a temple scene where a person in white and cream ritual dress, with a white flower garland over the shoulders and long dark hair, reaches forward to touch the head of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an ornate golden crown, red-and-gold headdress and jewelled necklaces, with a dark bead mala and a red gemstone pendant. Beside it stands a second golden figure in armour-like ornamentation with a gilded crown and heavy jewellery. Marigold and red-and-yellow flower decorations frame the image, along with a gold arched frame above and a yellow-and-red garland at lower left. The figures are statues, not living people, and the single physical person is the one in white.2010-01-01A photograph of a golden murti pair of deities, a crowned male figure in a white-and-gold turban and a female figure in a white sari with a gold border, decorated with rudraksha mala, gold jewellery and a crown. Surrounding them is a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red. In the foreground a person in white dhoti with a white flower garland and long dark hair raises one hand toward the deities, apparently offering or sprinkling something, while another person's hand holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings at the lower left. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja.2011-01-01A 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 photograph of a temple ritual centred on two golden deity murtis seated on a decorated throne beneath an ornate golden arch. The murtis wear crowns, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and white garments with gold borders. Garlands in red, yellow, purple and magenta frame them. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland raises one arm in front of the murtis. A second person's bare arm, adorned with bangles, holds a silver plate with offerings at lower left. Statues are not physical people, so the count reflects only the two visible humans. The setting suggests abhishekam or puja.2011-01-01A photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01May 07 20172017-05-07A 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.2010-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07