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January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Two large gold-toned deity murti stand at the centre, one with a raised hand and crown, the other with a tall headdress and ornate necklaces, with a gold kalasha-like vessel and a floral garland in front. Flanking the shrine are two gold-coloured statues of standing figures wearing garlands, one with a red turban and one with a dark cap. In the foreground, a woman in a rust-coloured sari with gold border stands with folded hands, facing the shrine, a bangle on her wrist and a flower in her hand. A camera operator is visible at the right edge. Shrine decorated for a puja or darshan.2015-01-04A woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a richly decorated shrine. Two gold deity murti stand at centre, one holding a trident-like staff, both adorned with gold necklaces and crowns, flanked by side figures with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A tall silver-and-gold kalasha-style altar with garlands and flower offerings sits in front. A camera operator is visible at lower right. Puja or aarti with garlanded deity murti in a temple setting.2015-01-04January 1st 2013December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a temple shrine set beneath an ornate golden arch with blue side curtains. Central figures are deity murti: a seated bearded deity in red with a tall golden crown and a female consort in teal and gold dress, both heavily garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a golden peetha/throne-shaped stand holds a small silver-and-gold image. A man in saffron-orange robe with a white head wrap and a white garland stands at the left, while a second man in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a brass lamp in his hands, performs puja at the altar. Fruit, brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands and tall brass lamps surround the altar.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red and green flowers around a pair of deity murti in an arched niche. A young man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, reaching toward the garlanded shrine. In front of the deities are brass lamps, a golden kalasha-like vessel, floral offerings and a silver-toned plate. Behind is a red cloth hanging and paper decorations strung in the open courtyard. The deities include a figure with a crown and a female figure in orange sari with blue skirt. The scene reflects temple worship.2009-07-07A photograph inside a temple sanctum of a gold deity murti of a seated figure and a standing consort, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, green, red, pink and purple flowers. In the foreground a man in a maroon dhoti and sash, with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands with hands at the garlanded altar. To the left, a bare-chested priest with white vibhuti marks holds a silver tray and lamp, with another attendant behind him. Gold pillars and carved stone surround the shrine, and a silver linga-shaped object sits before the garlands.2013-07-22January 04 20152015-01-04March 03 20112011-03-03A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green draped around a golden deity murti pair and arched frames. A standing shaved-headed man in saffron-orange dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a brass vessel while a woman in an orange sari with gold border offers flowers and garlands. Another man in white clothes stands at the left edge, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A tall golden lingam-like pillar with garland sits at centre, and a figure in the right background wears a saffron turban and garlands. Ceremonial puja with offerings at a shrine.2015-01-04