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A temple interior with a golden deity murti seated on a draped red velvet throne at right, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a golden arch behind. In the centre a standing man in white dhoti with gold border and red-and-white garland holds a lamp toward the deity. At left, a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a turban-like headwear and rudraksha-style beads folds his hands in prayer, with a second orange-robed figure behind him. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and floral garlands fill the foreground.

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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 photograph inside a temple shrine hall under a tiled roof with a gateway pillar draped in marigold and garland strands. A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like altar is dressed with a red and gold cloth and draped with marigold garlands, with a silver lamp stand and brass oil lamps in the foreground. On the left, a seated man in an orange-saffron robe holds a lit oil lamp, and beside him a standing man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and red-and-white garlands stands with his hands raised near the deity. Another small figure in blue and red sits among flower offerings on the lower left. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in progress.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor covered shrine. A figure in white dhoti with a red and white garland stands at the centre, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large gilded deity murti seated on a red velvet-draped throne with a gold arch, a crown and jewelled ornaments, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas attend nearby, one holding a brass lamp and another a ceremonial implement, with ornate gold and silver lamps and a trident-like staff at the right. Water tanks and a corrugated roof are visible behind.2010-01-02 +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 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