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January 01 20172017-01-01Inside a temple shrine, a golden deity murti group is adorned with flower garlands in orange, yellow and white, with golden arches and a shaded canopy above. A central Shiva-lingam sits on a decorated base with a metal mask-like kalasha-style crown, flanked by golden murtis of deities. Small golden lamps stand on either side. In the lower right foreground, a person with long dreadlocked hair and a white and orange garland seen from behind faces the shrine, appearing to offer darshan or worship.2017-01-01Photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with gilded deity murtis under a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and pink flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. In the foreground at lower right, a person in an orange garment with long dark braided hair leans forward reaching toward the shrine. At left, a camera operator films with a handheld camera. A gold-coloured seated figure with a crown-like headdress sits at the centre with lion figures on the pedestal below. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2017-01-01A photograph of a gold-decorated temple shrine with multiple deity murtis and a central Shiva lingam wrapped in a snake hood and garlanded with marigolds. A figure seen from behind, with long dark hair, orange clothing and a white and pink garland, stands before the shrine with hands folded in worship. A cameraperson at left films the scene. Golden lamps stand on either side, and gold-framed alcoves hold standing deity figures, with a seated figure in orange at right. The sanctum is lit by warm light and gold surfaces dominate.2017-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a devotee with long dark braided hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a white and red flower garland, standing with hands folded in prayer before a golden shrine. Behind them are gilded deity murtis: a central figure with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by two standing figures, one holding a staff. Multicoloured marigold garlands drape the central murti, a kalasha-like vessel sits at its base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The devotee appears to be a priest or devotee performing puja. Sculpted stone carvings frame the scene.2017-01-01A temple shrine scene with gold-framed deity statues and a central peetha holding a shiva linga draped with a green cloth, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers and a jewelled necklace. Two painted deity figures stand on the left, one in an orange turban and red-orange dhoti with a trident, the other wearing a crown and ornaments. Brass oil lamps (deepa) and small brass vessels sit on the platform. A standing statue in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala stands beside the gold arch. In the lower right, a person in orange clothing with gold bangles bows fully prostrate on the stone step in front of the shrine, performing padapuja. Stone carvings decorate the pillar and wall; a red gate and trees show through the glass.2013-02-21December 19 20162016-12-19December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03September 02 20172017-09-02December 16 20162016-12-16September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copies