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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 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 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 copiesPhoto of a temple abhishekam before golden deity murtis of a seated god with a red turban and a goddess, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities. A kneeling priest in orange with a mala sits at left holding a plate. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a Shiva lingam and white marble figure sit before the altar.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 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 gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A man in orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand and a small bell or vessel in the other, pointing toward the murti as he performs aarti. Another person in red-orange clothing stands behind him, and a shaved-headed figure in dark red cloth is partly visible. In the foreground, a dark shivalinga sits on a stone pedestal before a white marble seated figure, with a small red-clad statue beside it. Brass oil lamps stand at right against a red backdrop.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine at dusk with a standing priest in orange robes and an orange head wrap, holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward a golden deity murti with a crown and a red-and-gold turban-like headdress, wearing gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style necklace. Fresh marigold and rose garlands drape the murti's left side. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and at the bottom a framed portrait of a bearded figure in orange garments with a sacred thread rests before a white cloth and flowers. An ornate gold arch frames the shrine. The portrait is a printed picture and not a physical person, so no visible physical candidate qualifies beyond the priest, who has no distinctive a person cues.2010-01-02 +1 copies