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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in white dhoti and shawl standing at left, holding a lit flame aloft toward a gold-framed shrine. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised seat before a red draped backdrop; the figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and holds a staff, and the figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown and garlands. Long marigold garlands hang from the murtis, smoke drifts through the air, and brass lamp stands and an ornate golden crown-shaped object line the right side.

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October 04 20102010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front of them a golden shivalinga stands draped with a green-and-orange silk cloth and garlanded. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp or aarti lamp toward the shrine. Gold arches frame the shrine and a red cloth hangs at right.2010-02-12Inside a temple shrine, a figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a white garland stands with back to the camera, holding a brass lamp or vessel toward a pair of gilded deity murtis framed by an ornate gold arch. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate gold necklaces and earrings, and a red-and-orange garment; one holds a trident-like staff. In front, a silver Shiva lingam is decorated with rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and a red gem. Brass lamps stand at the sides and red drapes frame the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or aarti.2009-11-19A 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 photograph of a temple shrine in front of a gilded arch containing large deity statues in red and gold garments garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A central Shiva-lingam is draped with a red cloth and a green-and-gold crown-shaped cover, with a kumkum-marked sacred image set before it. A priest in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward the shrine, while a devotee in an orange shawl with a yellow border stands in the foreground facing the shrine. Brass lamps, a conch and a brass vessel sit on a stone ledge, and a tall brass lamp stand is at right. Stone carvings and a stylized bird logo appear in the upper corners. The scene shows an aarti offering at the shrine.2014-07-11October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01October 04 20102010-10-04