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A 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.

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Photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A priest with long white-grey hair and a white dhoti and shirt stands at left, raising a brass implement overhead toward the altar. Behind him hangs an orange-red cloth. At right, a pair of deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like seat draped with yellow and red marigold garlands; one figure wears a crown and red robe, the other wears a white and gold sari with a jewelled headdress. Tall brass oil lamps (dipa) stand on the stone floor, with brass vessels and flower offerings in front of the altar. Carved stone pillars and a gold-edged arch frame the shrine. Counts only visible physical people.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 inside a temple shrine at night showing a priest in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl waving a feathered fan over brass oil lamps (deepas) on a stand. Behind him, a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold clothing, adorned with jewelry, holds a staff, and a golden pedestal with flower garlands of yellow and red marigolds surrounds a small golden vessel. A small orange-robed murti sits on the altar in front, and a saffron cloth hangs in the background with ornate gold-and-grey stone pillars framing the shrine. This is aarti being performed at the altar.2010-07-13December 14 20102010-12-14A 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.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 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.2010-07-13Inside a stone temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red backdrop, a priest in a white dhoti with a maroon border waves a white fan or chamara over a pair of large deity murtis. The central murti wears a crown, garlands and gold ornaments, and a female murti beside it wears gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Below, a seated figure in orange-saffron cloth and a head covering is shown beside a brass kalasha and lamps, with garlands of orange and purple flowers hanging down. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand on the altar.2010-12-14A photograph inside a gilded temple shrine where a seated deity pair is worshipped. The figures are painted murti with a blue-skinned figure in blue dhoti and ornate silver-and-gold jewellery holding a trident, beside a consort in red and gold sari with a crown and garlands. Between them a brass kalasha-like vessel and garlands of red and yellow flowers sit on a gold pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A priest in white dhoti and a yellow-green shawl waves a fan or chamara over the altar. Small figurines and a seated saffron-robed figure appear at the base of the altar.2010-07-09A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left, waving a large white chamara fan over a shrine lit with brass oil lamps and strings of small coloured lights. The shrine holds two deity murtis, one seated with a red-and-orange headdress and the other with a gold crown, wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Red and orange drapes frame the golden arch, and a gold-brimmed platform sits at the base.2009-12-30A 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.2010-07-13