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A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one wearing an orange-red turban and the other a tall crown, both with heavy jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers drape the arch and figures. In front stands a tall golden lingam-like kalasha or pillar with a flower garland. At left, a person in white dhoti and shawl with long hair and a white flower garland raises one arm toward the shrine, while another person in orange robes stands at the left edge beside brass oil lamps. Ornate silver and brass lamp stands flank the shrine.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style necklace, while the figure on the right wears a crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a tall golden sacred vessel with a gold kalasha-shaped top draped in flower garlands, with a small blue deity figure seated before it with folded hands. A man with a shaved head wearing a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left in front of the shrine, facing the altar. Silver and brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and fruits, brass pots and offerings sit on the altar platform. Strings of small lights hang overhead.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a decorated altar within a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow and red-maroon marigolds. The murti on the left wears a red and orange turban, a crown, and layered gold and bead necklaces, with a raised hand. The female murti on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel draped with green and yellow garlands. At the left edge, a person in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a garland over the shoulder, stands with palms joined in prayer. Silver oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne, draped with yellow, red and purple garlands and a red cloth. One figure wears a red turban and a large beaded necklace; the other wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps on either side. On the left, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and white shawl, garlanded at the neck, stands at the shrine and holds a small bell. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is flagged.2010-01-01A temple sanctum with a large gilded deity murti pair seated together under a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strings, with a golden kalasha-like vessel at the centre of a garland-draped altar. In the foreground a white-clad priest with long hair and a flower garland at the crown of his head, wearing a golden-bordered white dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera beside a brass-footed oil lamp. Tall silver and brass lamps stand on either side, and red curtains and green foliage frame the shrine. A small figure in a blue garment and floral garland sits at the base of the altar. Ritual puja or abhishekam setting.2010-01-01A temple scene in front of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like platform, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and an arched golden frame. The left figure wears a red turban, a black rudraksha-style mala and jewelled earrings; the right figure wears a tall golden crown and heavy ornate necklaces. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland around the neck holds a small lit oil lamp toward the murti. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, with silver lamp stands on either side.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple scene showing a gold-coloured deity murti seated on a throne-like altar beneath a golden arch, adorned with a crown, layered jewellery and a long beaded necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller seated figure in a red and gold headdress and red-jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers drape the altar. In the foreground at left, a person in white and cream ritual dress with a flower-decorated hair bun reaches toward the figures, while a silver bowl and a floral garland with green beads and hanging pendants appear at the edge of the frame. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the figures are statues and the visible person is a priest-like attendant.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit under an ornate gold arch: the left figure wears a red turban and a jewelled necklace and raises one hand in blessing, while the right figure wears a crown and armour-like gold ornaments. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-shaped vessel draped with green bead and flower garlands, with a small blue-clothed figurine and fruit offerings below. On the left, a person in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. On the right, a person in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a flower garland around the neck.2010-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31