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December 30 20092009-12-30A temple worship scene at a gold-framed shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A long-haired man in a maroon dhoti and maroon shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, holds a brass plate or vessel while performing worship before two deity murtis. A bald attendant in an orange robe stands at left, pouring or offering from a vessel. The central murti is in gold with an orange turban and crown, and the right murti wears a pink and gold sari with ornate jewellery and a jewelled crown. A kalasha-style vessel stands at the base amid flowers.2011-12-15A man in saffron-orange ochre robes stands at left beside a gilded deity murti, wearing a rose-and-white garland and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. He holds a golden ritual object in one hand and looks down toward it. Behind him are golden draped curtains and an ornate gilded arch. The central murti wears an orange turban, a red bindi, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland; the right murti wears a gold crown, a red silk sari and floral garlands. Offerings of flowers and a dark decorative stand sit in front.2013-03-07July 07 20092009-07-07January 01 20122012-01-01Photograph of a festival procession at night showing two golden metal deity murtis seated on a decorated palanquin under an ornate gilded arch. The central murti wears an orange-red turban, a crescent-topped crown, layered beaded necklaces and a bright smile; the right murti wears a black crown with ornate silver ornaments, large earrings, a red-pink sari and a golden shawl. Both are draped in red and orange marigold garlands. At left, a standing person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a flower garland holds a brass tray. Foreground shows a brass kalasha-like vessel decorated with white and red flowers. Coloured floral garlands frame the right edge.2008-12-31July 22 20132013-07-22March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of a temple scene in which a standing man in orange robes and a white turban-style headwrap, with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a large decorated deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red-orange turban and gold crown, with a red and gold dress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. A second figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at lower left holding a plate. Ornate gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the altar, with hanging floral strands on the right.2008-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07December 30 20092009-12-30