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A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl performs puja before a golden shrine niche framed by ornate arch. Two deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like seat, one wearing a crown and red garment, the other wearing a white sari with gold border and jewelled necklaces, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offering plates with fruit and flowers rest on the platform in front. A red curtain and iron grille with trident motifs appear at left.

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A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits with folded hands before a shrine at dusk. Beside him is a small white-robed figure with an orange cloth and a garland, placed on the ground among brass pooja vessels, a lamp, a tray of flowers and an open book. Behind them stands a gilded arched shrine holding a deity murti in red and orange with a crown, and a golden shivalinga draped with yellow and red garlands. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a red curtain hangs at left.2010-07-13A photograph inside a shrine with white stone pillars and a gilded arch framing a red backdrop. Two deity murti sit on a golden throne-like seat, one wearing a red crown and a white and pearl necklace, the other in a white and gold sari with a black headdress, both draped in red and yellow garlands. In front, a seated priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl performs puja with a brass plate of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small orange-robed figure sits on the altar among garlands.2010-07-13A photograph inside a shrine of an ornate gold-framed niche with a red curtain behind two deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figures wear jeweled crowns, pearl and bead necklaces and bright garlands of yellow and red flowers. In the centre stands a golden kalasha with a green and red garland, and a small orange-clad figure with flower garlands sits in front. A seated man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits at left, performing puja with a lamp and offerings. Brass oil lamps and bronze lamp stands line both sides, with a smaller garlanded deity murti at right. The scene reflects temple puja and aarti.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne, adorned with flower garlands and jewelry; the central figure wears a red turban and the consort a white and silver sari. In front, a man in white clothes with a yellow garland sits cross-legged on the shrine platform beside brass oil lamps, a kalasha/ritual vessel, and offering bowls, indicating pooja and arathi. Gold-finished lamp stands line both sides.2010-07-13A priest in a white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits at the lower left of a temple shrine, performing puja with a lamp and offerings before a golden arched niche. Inside the niche sit two deity murtis draped with red and green garlands and ornate jewelry, one wearing a tall crown. In front stands a golden shivalinga with flower garlands, a small figure in orange and white garland, brass oil lamps on tall stands, kalasha-type vessels and bowls of offerings. Red and orange drapes frame the shrine, and the image is a photograph of an interior ritual scene with no visible a person candidate.2010-07-13A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, performing puja before a shrine. Behind him, a gilded deity pair sits on a golden throne under a golden arch against red drapes: one figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown and garlands, the other wears a white and gold sari with jewelry. Between them stands a silver-and-gold kalasha-like shivalinga with marigold and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small saffron-robed figure. Offerings in brass bowls lie on the marble platform.2010-07-13A temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a crown, a red garment and a white garland with a beaded necklace, and holds a ceremonial object, while the figure on the right wears a large crown, a jewelled necklace and a white dhoti-style garment. Between them is a golden kalasha-like vessel. Marigold and rose garlands drape the platform and a small golden murti sits at the base. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at the left, palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps stand on either side and offering plates rest on the floor.2010-07-13A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a red cloth backdrop and a gold arched frame. The deity on the left holds a trident and wears a tall crown and a white bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a jewelled white and gold sari-style garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a golden kalasha and a brass oil lamp stand on the altar, with brass lamps flanking the sides. A single man in white dhoti and yellow shawl kneels at the lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, a brass plate and vessels set before him.2010-07-13A seated man in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl over his shoulders sits with palms pressed together in prayer before a shrine. Behind him a large deity murti with an ornate golden crown and garland of yellow and red flowers stands on a golden peetha. In front, a small white statue wearing an orange cloth and flower garland sits on the shrine platform, beside a golden shivalinga with garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and copper pots, bowls and offerings sit on the marble platform.2010-07-13Night photograph of a temple shrine. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on the left, eyes closed, palms pressed together in prayer, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him are brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, fruit, flowers and an open book. Behind him stand tall brass oil lamps and a red curtain. On the right, a pair of decorated deity murti sit on a gold peetha, one in an orange and gold headdress with a crown and jewelled necklace, the other in white and gold with ornate jewellery; both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. A small orange-clad figure with a garland sits at the base of the peetha.2010-07-13A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl performs worship before a golden shrine with two large deity murtis draped in red, blue and purple cloth, adorned with garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers. The central figure wears an orange headdress and jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a crown and pearl-like ornaments. Brass oil lamps (deepa) line both sides, and offerings of bananas or fruit sit on the platform in front of a golden altar with kalasha-like ornaments.2010-06-30A temple sanctum photograph of an arati ritual before a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like seat. A priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at left, waving a white feather fan above a tall brass oil lamp stand. The two seated deity figures wear red and gold garments, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and ornate jewelry, with a red backdrop behind them. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like metal pot, and offering plates sit at the base, with a small figurine and a gold-trimmed arch framing the shrine.2010-07-13