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Outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.

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Outdoor temple-style setting with a golden canopy arch. On the left, a young man in orange robes kneels holding a metal vessel, while a woman in an orange kurta with a magenta and white garland stands beside a tray of fruit and offerings. Behind them is a large deity murti with a gold crown, adorned with heavy white, yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A small white-clad statue in a red cap and red garland sits in front of the altar. Blue drapery hangs in the background, and a yellow flower garland drapes the right side of the altar.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 28 20082008-12-28December 30 20092009-12-30Photo of a temple shrine during worship. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform puja at a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red garlands, a red crown and jewelry, set under a golden arched canopy. A man at left holds a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) and another stands at centre offering a plate of flames and flowers toward the deity; the front-left figure kneels with brass vessels, plates and offerings arranged on a stone ledge. Marigold and multicoloured garlands drape the murtis, and a blue-clad small figure sits among the offerings. Orange and pink flower arrangements frame the shrine.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA standing woman in an orange saffron sari with a flower garland holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) before a decorated deity murti of a male and female figure seated on a bull-like vahana, adorned with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. Two saffron-clad attendants kneel nearby with offering plates, brass pots and kalasha vessels on a low table. A gold-framed arch and a blue curtain frame the shrine under a stone temple canopy. Visible garlands and a small red-clad figurine complete the puja scene.2008-12-31December 30 20092009-12-30A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, stands at left holding a ceremonial lamp near a decorated shrine. Behind is a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. A second person in orange stands beside him at the lower left. Floral arrangements and marigold garlands frame the shrine, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The figure's distinctive hair, saffron robes and garland fit the a person cues, so the candidate is in person and identified as probable.2009-12-24Photo of a temple sanctum with a deity murti pair on a raised altar, richly decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two priests stand before it: one in orange robes with bare chest and rudraksha-free attire holds a brass lamp, while a second in a red striped dhoti and bare upper body, with long loose hair, holds a brass plate and raises a hand toward the deity. A small white statue draped in orange cloth sits on a pedestal in front, near a brass lamp stand. The deity figures wear gold crowns, gold ornaments and bright pink and red garments. Two priests perform the pada puja ritual.2011-12-12