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A temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a golden arch frames a deity murti decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and a large red and white garland. Two orange-robed priests stand at the left, one tending brass lamps and offerings. A woman in a red sari reaches up to the shrine's upper area, and a figure in red stands near the central deity. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, and offerings and a small brass vessel sit at the base. Red curtains hang behind the shrine.

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A temple shrine scene with a Shiva lingam decorated with yellow and white flower garlands at the centre. A priest in a red garment reaches up to the top of a gilded arch behind a deity murti adorned with garlands, while a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a brass plate near the lingam. A figure in a white dhoti stands at the left holding an offering, and brass oil lamps flank the altar under a stone-pillared ceiling with red curtains.2011-11-06Temple shrine interior with carved stone pillars and a gold-framed arch behind a deity murti decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A standing deity pair with crowns is dressed in red silks. In front, a priest in saffron-orange dress stands at left, holding a ritual implement toward the shrine, while a figure in red silk stands beside the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with brass vessels and a white cloth below. Orange and red curtains frame the sides, and a small seated deity figure appears at right.2011-11-06November 06 20112011-11-06November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with a gold-framed arch. At the centre, a figure in a red garment with a gold crown is being attended from behind, with another person in red and orange beside them holding a gold tray. Two orange-robed priests stand before a dark lingam covered in red and yellow marigold garlands, with a white cloth below, pouring or offering over it. A white-clad attendant with a gold-bordered dhoti stands at left holding a small lamp and dish. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden deity image with garland is visible at right. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja.2011-11-06A temple shrine in a carved stone mandapa shows an abhishekam or puja before a deity murti dressed in red garments, crowned and garlanded with yellow and red flower chains. A priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the top of the shrine reaching toward the deity's crown, while a second priest in saffron-orange robes and a bald head bends forward holding a ritual vessel. A young attendant in white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread stands at the left holding a brass plate. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, a kalasha and offerings sit at the base, and red curtains hang in the background.2011-11-06A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair with a gilded crown and red-and-gold garments, decorated with yellow, orange, red and pink flower garlands and a tall gold arch. In front, a Shivalinga stands in a golden yoni-peetha basin. Three people in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam: a shaved-headed man in orange on the left holds a brass plate, a bearded man in orange beside him holds a small brass vessel, and a long-haired person in orange-red reaches to pour or touch the linga. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small white stone figure sits at the base.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised peetha, both figures adorned with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a rich orange-and-gold draped cloth. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel with white flowers stand on the altar, and red curtains hang on the stone pillars. The image is wide and the shrine appears warmly lit.2008-03-22November 06 20112011-11-06December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with orange cloth drapes and banana leaves. Two deity murtis stand behind a garlanded arch of yellow, red and purple flowers, with a red-clad figure on the left and a gold-adorned figure on the right. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari pours water over a linga-shaped abhishekam vessel, while two people in orange robes stand to the left, one bending forward. A small white seated statue and brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, and a tall brass lamp is at the right.2010-02-12A temple shrine scene with a deity murti pair in red and gold garments, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, under a gold arched backdrop. A figure in a saffron robe with a shaved head bends forward to offer or adjust items at the central murti, while a woman in red stands behind on the left side. Two attendants in white dhoti and saffron cloth stand at the left holding ritual plates, near brass oil lamps with tall lamp stands. A small seated murti in red and gold sits to the right. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge with a cameraman beside it.2011-11-06