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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, green grain sprigs and garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. Two deity murti sit on an ornate throne inside the shrine, flanked by brass lamp stands. In front, a framed portrait of a man with long hair and a garland sits on a platform. A tiered pyramid of small clay oil lamps stands on a dark base, surrounded by a dense field of many more lamps on the floor. A standing man with long hair, wearing a cream dhoti and a red-and-white garland, stands to the right beside the lamps. Two figures in white dhotis stand at the left edge near a drum.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, banana stalks, and green grain hangings. In the centre, a deity murti with a crown is seated beside a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair, both garlanded. Before the shrine, a tiered stack of many small metal bowls holds offerings, and hundreds more bowls cover the ground in the foreground. On the right, a young man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and red garland stands beside the offerings. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges, and a man in white is partly visible at the left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, green palm fronds, and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. Inside the shrine, a deity murti with a crown and ornate attire sits beside a framed portrait of a woman in orange garlanded with flowers. In front, a tiered arrangement of brass oil lamps stands on a white-draped table, surrounded by a wide field of many metal bowls filled with offerings. On the right, a standing man with long hair wears a white dhoti and a cream shawl with red garlands and holds a sacred item, while a few figures stand at the edges of the scene. Brass lamps and a large brass plate are visible nearby.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, banana stalks and green leaves. Behind a tiered pyramid of many small oil lamps stands a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white and red garment, with hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him are two golden deity murtis, one with a red crown, under a golden arch. Brass lamp stands and a microphone are visible at the sides, and more lamps fill the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with marigold garlands, banana stalks and paddy sprays in front of a stone-pillared mandapam. Inside the shrine, a priest in white dhoti and red-bordered shawl stands before a pair of deity murtis, hands in anjali. Tiers of brass lamps and small bowls, many filled with oil and wicks, are arranged in a large circle on the floor and on a stepped platform in front. To the right, a man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, while several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls hold brass staffs and ceremonial rods. A brass oil lamp stand stands at the left edge. Banana trees and palms are visible outside. The scene appears to show a lamp-lighting or aarti-type ritual.2010-01-01A photograph of a decorated shrine with a pyramid of stacked steel bowls filled with food offerings in the foreground. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti pair, a seated figure and a standing consort, under a golden arch, framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and banana leaves, with orange cloth draped on the pillars. In front of the murti sits a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair and an orange garment with beads, flanked by brass lamp stands. No people are clearly visible in the main frame beyond a partially visible person at the left edge. The scene suggests an annadan offering arranged for display.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, blue draped cloth and banana plants. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti of a seated and standing divine couple. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha-style red and white garland and a gold necklace, stands with palms joined in namaskar before tiered rows of silver plates heaped with offerings. Another man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at right with hands folded. A brass lamp stands at lower right.2009-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold and mixed flower garlands and banana stalks with green grain sheaves. A golden ornate throne with a red cushion sits before a deity murti pair seated on a dais, with an orange cloth spread on the floor. In front, tiered platforms hold a large number of metal bowls filled with food offerings, forming a pyramid of naivedyam. On the right, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala lifts a small brass lamp toward the offerings while a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby, and other people in white and orange clothing stand behind. A woman in a white sari with a shawl stands near the throne at the left-centre. The setting is an open-sided temple hall with palm trees beyond.2010-01-01A festive temple shrine decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, hanging banana bunches, and green and orange cloth draped across the pillars. A young man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and a red-and-white sacred thread, stands with his hands folded before a raised platform holding brass lamps, a kalasha and a gilded deity murti. Behind him, an elaborate gold-and-red garland frames the deity. In the right foreground, a tall stepped pyramid of metal bowls filled with food offerings sits on draped cloths, with more bowls arranged on the ground. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge, partially visible, beside the offerings.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated for a ritual offering. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti-style garment, a bare upper body, a red flower garland and gold-coloured necklaces, stands centrally on a paved walkway. Behind him is a deity murti pair in an ornate shrine with marigold garlands, yellow and orange flower strings, and blue draped cloth on both sides. Rows of brass plates with food offerings stand in tiers on red-draped tables on either side. On the right, a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a woman in a white sari with orange trim stands at the left edge. Banana plants and palm fronds frame the scene.2009-01-01A photograph inside a decorated temple-style shrine with a dark stone arch. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a ceremonial gold necklace, a red and white flower garland and a white dhoti stands centre with palms joined in namaskar before the altar. Behind him is a deity murti with a crown, flanked by yellow and orange marigold garlands and blue draped cloth. Rows of brass lamps are stacked on red-draped tiers on both sides of the platform, and banana stalks and flower decorations frame the entrance. A man in a white shirt on the right also stands with palms joined, and a few people in saffron and sari colours are at the left edge.2009-01-01