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Photograph inside a temple shrine hall with a golden deity murti seated on a throne draped in maroon cloth, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and a golden crown. In the foreground a priest in saffron-orange robes bends over an offering table, while a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white garland stands with hands folded. Brass lamps and silver and gold ritual vessels stand in front. Behind, another person in white clothing is visible near steps. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam. Sacred ritual items and flowers fill the frame.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A 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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine during a puja. A standing man in a white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, holds a lit oil lamp (deepam) toward a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a dark red cloth backdrop. Two people in saffron-orange robes sit to the left beside brass plates of offerings, with one pressing palms together in prayer. Tall polished brass lamps and ornate silver-brass vessels stand on the right, and a flower-decorated pillar frames the left. Outdoor view through the open shrine entrance shows a white-roofed structure and trees.2010-01-02 +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 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