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April 24 2012

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March 03 20112011-03-03A temple shrine interior with a gilded arched niche draped in red cloth, holding a pair of large deity murtis adorned with garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. A seated priest in saffron clothing kneels at the lower left beside a tray of offerings, while two standing men face the shrine: an older man with a white beard in white clothes and a yellow shawl with red lettering, and a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala who has his hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small red-clad figure is set at the base of the shrine.2008-05-25Inside a temple shrine, a bald priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold-trimmed cloth and a flower garland, holds a flame toward a deity pair decorated with red and white garlands; the central pair features a figure in a red and orange turban and a figure in a green and gold sari-like garment with a crown. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand nearby: one holds a brass tray with a large brass lamp, the other has hands folded in namaskar. Gold-coloured brass lamps, a kalasha-like brass bowl and a golden arched frame surround the altar, with a small white-clad figure with a green cloth at the base, and a copyright credit overlays the lower right corner.2012-04-24April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 24 20122012-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with large deity murti of a crowned pair, one holding a staff and the other a lotus-like object, both draped in red and green cloth and garlanded with white flowers. Golden arch and ornate stone pillars frame the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground, a bare-backed person with long dark hair and an orange cloth wrapped around the waist stands with hands folded in worship facing the shrine. A small orange-robed figure seated before the altar is garlanded with white flowers. Another orange-robed attendant stands at right near a green-curtained niche.2012-04-27A temple shrine scene with ornate carved stone pillars and a gilded arch framing deity murti dressed in bright red and teal silk with marigold and red flower garlands. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a saffron shawl receives an offering or blessing as two men in orange-saffron robes, one with a rudraksha mala, assist him beside tall brass oil lamps (lamps). A young man in white dhoti stands at left with folded hands. Brass vessels, a flower-decorated white stone figure and a small carved seat sit on the floor in front of the shrine. Describes abhishekam-style temple worship.2012-04-24A priest in saffron-orange robes stands in a temple shrine, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand while his left hand holds a metal vessel. He wears a gold-beaded necklace with a large pendant and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, gilded deity murtis are adorned with garlands of red, white and green flowers. In front of a golden canopied shrine draped in purple and red silks and flower garlands, fruits, bananas and oranges are arranged on trays, with a brass lamp and a vase of roses. To the left, a woman in a red sari with gold border and another person in yellow stand partially visible. This appears to be an aarti offering at a shrine. a person: the robed figure with long swept hair is not clearly distinguishable here, so identity is uncertain.2008-05-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits on a raised dais performing a puja, holding a small silver vessel and a lamp-like object in his hands. Behind him, a golden ornate throne-like frame and a deity murti draped in green and red garlands stand before a tall lingam-shaped form wrapped in marigold and yellow flower garlands. Two larger gilded deity statues with ornaments stand on the right, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a small framed photograph, flowers and a placard. A small blue-clad statue stands at the far right edge. The setting resembles a temple-style shrine with floral decoration.2008-10-15December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with an ornate golden arch. A standing man in orange robes with long swept-back hair holds a brass lamp with a flame and a bell, offering it toward a golden lingam decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Behind it sit two golden deity murtis with crowns and garlands, one with red cloth. A seated attendant in orange garments sits at the left holding a small brass vessel. A blue-clad figure with garlands stands near the foreground, along with brass pots and a yellow-and-green draped cloth over the lingam. Support poles and red curtains frame the setting. The standing man shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-02-12