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A temple shrine with golden and floral decorations shows a deity image seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, draped in red, orange and multicoloured garlands. A robed man in brown and orange cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace, stands at left scattering white flowers or petals toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a statue of a sage in orange with a rudraksha mala and folded hands sits in a garlanded niche at right.2013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14A temple shrine with a seated golden deity murti draped in a red and yellow silk garment, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a crown, holding a staff. Beside it, a standing statue of a bare-chested figure with long dark hair, a leopard-print cloth, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, stands in a gold-framed niche with a green backdrop and garlands. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a rudraksha mala performs an aarti or puja with a lamp near the murti. Two saffron-robed men sit at the left, one with a rudraksha mala, with brass oil lamps, flower petals and offering plates on the floor. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a gold-decorated peetha with a white cloth.2013-04-14July 22 20132013-07-22December 30 20092009-12-30Evening puja at a temple shrine. A woman in a red and maroon sari with gold border, wearing a red flower garland and gold bangles, holds a brass lamp with a flame and a bell-like vessel while performing aarti before a large seated deity murti draped in multicolour marigold and rose garlands. The murti wears gold ornaments and a crown. Smaller standing deity figures and a ceremonial palanquin with garlands flank the central figure, and a man in white stands at the left edge with a rudraksha mala. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and a white garland lies in front.2014-11-26A temple sanctum with two large deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers and gold crowns. Three priests in orange-red dhotis stand around the altar; the central priest in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body offers a plate to the deities, while another priest on the left wears a white-striped forehead and arm markings. A silver kalasha and offering plates of bananas, flowers and brass vessels sit on the altar. A smaller standing figure with a staff and yellow cloth appears at right, also garlanded. Pillars with carved stone and a gold arch frame the scene.2013-07-22April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesTemple shrine scene at night with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers, in front of a golden arch. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: a man holding a brass tray of offerings and a woman in long hair and orange clothing gesturing toward the deity. Brass lamps, bowls and a brass lamp stand sit on the floor in the foreground, with a white cloth over a seated figure.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arched frame. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one holds a silver plate, the other, with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, stands on a white platform. Before them is a golden deity murti, a seated couple form with a crown, garlands of white and orange flowers, and a green-and-red silk sash. A gold linga with garlands and a large gold abhishekam vessel sit in front, a blue-clad small deity figure lies at the base, and a golden lamp stands at right. Petals are scattered on the floor.2010-02-12March 03 20112011-03-03