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A photograph inside a temple shrine at dusk. A standing figure in an orange saffron robe, with a saffron cloth draped over the head, holds a lit oil lamp toward a golden deity murti of a seated couple adorned with gold ornaments and crowns, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands. Beside the altar, a white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hand and a red-and-orange draped cloth, and a framed portrait on a white cloth. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine, with a red curtain behind.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine at dusk. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a lit flame toward a row of brass oil lamps on tall stands. Behind him, a gold-coloured deity murti of a seated couple is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a red-and-gold crown on the male figure. In front of the murti sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure, and a red-and-orange draped platform holds a painted figure. Small wooden stools and marigold petals lie on the floor, and red curtains hang at right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in saffron-orange robes standing at left, holding a lit brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden deity murti. The murti is a seated figure with a red turban-like crown and golden armour, flanked by a garland of yellow marigolds and red-purple flowers arranged in a golden arch. In front of the murti is a red and orange cloth-draped platform with a small white seated statue, possibly a sage or devotee figure, and an orange satin cloth. Tall brass lamp stands with bird finials line the right side. The man's face is not visible enough to identify, and no clearly visible a person appearance cues are present.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 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 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 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 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. Two gilded metal deity murtis with red and yellow garlands sit behind a dark stone lingam set on a raised altar. A figure in a sleeveless orange robe stands at left holding a small brass vessel and pouring toward the lingam. A bald man in orange robes with a beaded necklace kneels at the far left edge holding a plate. Brass oil lamps stand at right, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front of the altar. Red drapes frame the shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine. A man in orange saffron robes and a long orange head cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small brass bell in the other, with a wisp of smoke rising. A long gold chain hangs from his neck. Beside him stand brass oil lamps on pedestals. At right, a golden deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments sits on a throne, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front of the deity, a black stone lingam rests on a draped red cloth. Below, a framed printed portrait of a bearded man in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on a white cloth covered with flowers, the portrait's caption not legible. Red curtains hang in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copies