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June 04 20142014-06-04Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis perform a puja at a shrine before a gilded arch and a deity murti with a lingam-like form. The priest on the left, bald and bending forward, holds a tray, while the priest in the centre, with hair tied up and bare upper body, lifts a brass lamp over the lingam. Flower garlands in pink, yellow and orange drape the altar, and bananas and fruit sit on a plate in front. A standing figure in a shrine niche on the right wears a red crown and garland. The shrine is open-sided with glass walls and trees outside.2014-06-06December 25 20082008-12-25June 06 20142014-06-06A temple shrine with a carved stone arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a throne, draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a saffron-and-red border stands at the lower left, one arm raised toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a small figure in orange sits near the base. Another person in white stands in the background near a metal gate and greenery.2010-11-12June 04 20142014-06-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti with a gold arch behind it, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. The central figures wear crowns, jewelry and yellow and pink garments, and one holds a trident-like staff. In front is a small white-draped stand with a red figure and a kalasha-style brass vessel. In the foreground at right, a single person with a shaved or tied head wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl and a rudraksha mala, facing the deity with hands raised in prayer as in puja or darshan. Red curtains frame the shrine.2011-01-31A temple shrine with granite pillars and a gold-arched niche framing a red-draped deity murti, a male and female figure adorned with crowns, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small orange-clad figure sits before the altar. In the foreground a single man, seen from behind with a shaved head, wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a maroon border and holds a small object while facing the shrine, apparently performing puja. Trees and a red iron gate are visible beyond the pavilion.2010-11-12A woman in an orange sari sits cross-legged at the lower left of a temple shrine, offering a lit lamp and small plate toward the central deity murti. Two gilded deity figures stand in an arched golden niche draped with a green cloth, one with a crown and one holding a trident-like implement, both adorned with red and yellow garlands. In front is a red-and-gold murti on an ornate silver pedestal decorated with flower garlands and a bright cloth. A smaller standing figure in a blue niche on the right wears a rudraksha-style garland. Brass lamps, a gilded palanquin-style carriage, pots and offering plates fill the shrine, which is a puja scene with no visible living devotees besides the woman.2013-07-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a sanctum of deity murti dressed in garlands of yellow marigolds and red and multicoloured flowers. Two large deity figures sit on a raised dais, the left one wearing a red crown and holding a trident, the right one adorned with gold jewellery and a red-pink garment. A standing priest in a pink dhoti and bare chest, wearing a gold necklace, holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame before the shrine. Another attendant in saffron/orange clothing stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot with flowers, and orange drapes frame the open pavilion with stone pillars and greenery behind. Shown as an aarti or puja at a shrine.2010-12-26June 06 20142014-06-06A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at the left of an open stone shrine, holding a ladle over offerings during ritual worship. Behind him, a seated deity murti in red and gold draped garments, with a crown and garlands, sits beside a standing consort in blue and orange, both framed by a gilded arch and green cloth backdrop. A smaller standing figure in red with a garland stands at the right in a second niche. Brass vessels, a silver bowl, and a small lamp rest on the stone platform. No person in the photograph is identified as a person; the figures are statues and the priest is a devotee performing puja.2013-09-10