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A photograph of a temple worship scene. In the foreground at left, a person in a saffron-orange robe with the head draped in orange cloth raises one hand toward a golden deity murti, with a tray of flowers held nearby. The central murti is gold-plated, with a red-and-gold crown and rich ornaments, seated beside a second gold figure in a red turban, with a golden arched backdrop behind them. The base is decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Beneath, a portrait of a person in orange robes lies on a white cloth draped with an orange cloth, next to a small white statue of a seated figure with raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand at the right and petals fall from above.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Temple scene before a golden deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with gold jewellery, crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers in an arched frame. A young man in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland stands at left, one hand resting near a flower-filled plate, while a second person in orange at the far left holds a brass tray of flowers. In front of the murti are a white stone seated figure of a sage, a saffron-and-white draped platform and a sanctuary with brass oil lamps standing at right. A yellow-orange bloom appears at lower left. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam in a temple sanctum.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes, head and shoulders draped with an orange cloth, offers flowers at a shrine. Before him stands a golden-hued pair of deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and jewelled necklaces, seated on a throne-like dais framed by a golden arch and garlands of yellow marigolds and red-purple flowers. A white marble figure of a seated man sits in front on an orange cloth, and a small portrait-like image appears on the white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with red curtains behind. Small wooden stools hold flower offerings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum of a gilded deity pair seated on a raised platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold arched backdrop. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at the left, leaning in and touching the deity's gilded form during abhishekam, with a yellow flower offering nearby. Two more people in orange and red robes stand at the left edge holding a tray of flowers. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits on the altar below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine at night. A man in saffron-orange robes and a draped orange cloth stands at left, holding a small brass vessel and a lit oil lamp flame, facing a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The gilded murti wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and ornaments, and is framed by an arch of yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front lie a seated white statue with raised hand and a reclining figure draped in orange and white cloth. Tall brass oil lamps stand at right, and white flowers lie at lower left. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a draped orange garment bends forward, placing hands on a small white-and-orange seated figure lying on a white cloth draped over an altar. Behind is a golden deity murti pair with red and gold crowns, garlanded with yellow and red marigold flowers and red curtains. A white seated stone figure with raised hand sits in the foreground, and tall brass oil lamps stand at the sides. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam-style offering. The figure's identity is uncertain, so the role is described as a robed devotee.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in a saffron-orange hooded robe pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a golden deity murti, a sacred abhishekam offering. The gold deity figures wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small white marble statue sits at the base. Only the robed figure and a partly visible attendant in red are physical people.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne-like base, decorated with a red-and-gold crown, gold armour and jewelled necklaces, framed by a garland arch of yellow and red flowers and an ornate golden arch. In front, a white marble seated figure sits on a low table draped with orange and white cloth, with a floral offering. On the left, a person in a saffron-orange robe and head covering reaches toward the murti with one arm extended. Brass oil lamps stand on the right beside red curtains, and a tray of flowers lies at lower left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dais, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a golden crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at left, reaching toward the murtis with flowers. Two more people in orange robes stand at the left edge, one holding a tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white marble seated figure sits on the altar below. The walls are carved stone with orange cloth hangings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple sanctum of a golden deity pair seated on a raised pedestal, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a green foliage backdrop. One figure wears a red and orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the other wears a golden crown and ornate gold armour. A black lingam stands on the central platform. In front, a standing man in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, while a bald man in orange and a beaded necklace kneels at the left edge, apparently assisting. A small white marble figure sits in the foreground. Tall brass oil lamps flank the right side of the shrine. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti.2010-01-02 +1 copies