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A photograph of a temple puja before a seated golden deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, crowned and holding a ceremonial object. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a lit lamp toward the murti. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a flower garland stands beside the murti. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped bases and a trishul stand around the altar, and an orange-robed attendant stands further left near a tall brass lamp.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine where a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white shawl with a red-and-white garland stands before a golden deity murti seated on a throne, placing a green and purple flower garland on it. The murti wears gold armour and a crown, and is surrounded by yellow and purple marigold garlands and a dark red draped cloth. Three men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand or kneel beside him, one holding a silver tray of offerings, another kneeling with a small brass lamp. Silver lamps and a stone pillar frame the scene, with a tiled roof and water tank visible through the open doorway.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine hall. A large gilded deity murti seated on a maroon draped throne is decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a jewelled necklace. In front stand a silver and brass oil lamp and a gilded kalasha-like vessel with flower offerings. On the left, a man in orange robes stands with his hands folded in front of him. In the centre, a woman in a white and gold-bordered shawl wears a white flower garland over her hair, facing the deity with her back to the camera. Behind them, another person in orange robes holds a lamp, and white-clad attendants stand near the entrance. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold and red-and-yellow garlands. A gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne with a crown, raised hand and gold ornaments dominates the right, draped in a maroon cloth and garlanded. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red garland holds a lit oil lamp before the murti. Two seated men in saffron/orange robes sit at left with hands folded in namaskar, and a small blue-clad figure with flower garland stands near the lower left. Ornate silver and brass lamps and offering plates surround the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple interior with a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like pedestal, draped in red and maroon fabric and decorated with yellow marigold and multicolour flower garlands. In the foreground a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red garland holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) before the deity. Behind her, a man in orange robes stands beside another brass lamp, with several other people in orange and white clothing in the background. Brass lamps, silver pooja vessels, a white-draped table and a small blue-clad figure with flower garland sit in the foreground. Flower garlands wrap the pillars at left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual at a shrine under a concrete roof. A figure in an orange robe and a white garland stands on a raised platform, reaching up to place flowers on a golden seated deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, set against a golden arch and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. A second person in orange robes stands at left holding a brass tray with a lamp and offerings, near brass lamp stands and flower-decorated brass vessels. Two men in the background at left are playing drums and a horn-like instrument. A water tank and a tin roof are visible beyond the courtyard.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine hall with a golden deity murti seated on a red satin-draped throne, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. A bare-chested man with long hair wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white flower garland; he raises his right arm toward the deity while flower petals fall. Three attendants in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand to the left; one holds a lit oil lamp and another a silver tray. Brass lamps and silver-stand lamps sit on white-covered tables with flowers and offerings. The scene suggests a puja or aarti. Two tall brass lamps and a silver lamp stand frame the right side, and a water tank is visible through the open doorway.2010-01-02 +1 copies