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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame holding large deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a tall gold crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front of them a standing man in orange sannyasi robes, holding a lit oil lamp, performs aarti; a seated man in orange clothing with his palms pressed together sits at left beside a tray of flowers. Brass lamps stand on either side, a blue curtain hangs at left, and vessels and offerings rest on the floor below the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02A photograph inside an ornate golden-arched shrine showing two large murti figures seated on a golden throne, one with a red and gold crown and the other in a blue and gold sari-style garment, both draped with marigold garlands. In front, a small figure in red and white garments with a garland sits on the base, flanked by brass vessels and tall brass lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white garland stands with folded hands before a flame in a small lamp, while another orange-robed person sits at the far left. Blue curtains and foliage frame the open-sided pavilion.2009-01-02Inside an open golden-framed shrine, a standing man in orange robes and a garland holds a lit oil lamp toward a large gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne, one figure in red and gold with a crown and the other in blue with a crown, both adorned with flower garlands and gold jewellery. A younger man in orange stands at the left edge with hands raised in devotion. In the foreground a small blue-faced figure in red is garlanded, with brass kalasha vessels and lamps on the ground and blue curtains framing the hall.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Inside a golden-arched shrine, a large gilded deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair receives worship. The central deity wears a red turban and bejewelled attire, while the goddess beside him wears a blue sari with gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and a white garland drape the murti and a golden pedestal. In front, a small white figure with red cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on the altar, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels flank the scene. At left, a man in an orange robe and white flower garland stands with folded hands beside a flame in a lamp, while another orange-robed attendant kneels at the far left. This is a puja ritual in the shrine.2009-01-02A golden-arched shrine holds a large deity murti pair seated on a golden throne with garlands of yellow and red flowers, one figure wearing a red turban and crown and the other a tall crown and blue-and-gold dress. In front, a small red-clad figure stands among silver and brass vessels. At left, a person in orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands raised in prayer beside a lit oil lamp, and brass lamps line the shrine. Orange-clad attendants and blue drapes frame the scene.2009-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02A devotee in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden shrine arch. Inside, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits on a golden throne-like pedestal, with a blue backdrop and pink draped cloth. A small blue-skinned figure in red with a garland stands in front, and brass lamps, kalasha pots and offerings surround the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Photo of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti pair: a seated male figure with a red turban and a female figure in a blue sari with gold crown, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron robes stands at left with folded hands and a white garland, while another saffron-clad figure kneels at right edge. Brass oil lamps, a lit flame, brass vessels and offerings sit on the floor before a small white-and-red figurine wearing a rudraksha-style mala. No person in the image is identified as a person. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2009-01-02Photo of a ritual worship at a shrine beneath a stone-pillared canopy. In the centre, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a seated Shiva-like figure with a red-and-orange head covering and a female consort in blue with a crown, both wearing garlands in yellow, orange and blue. A small red-clad figure with a garland lies in front. A standing priest in orange robes with a white garland holds a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a seated devotee in orange with hands folded sits to the right. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a brass bowl surround the shrine, with blue curtains framing the sides.2009-01-02