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A devotee in an orange cloth with long, curly dark hair stands with palms pressed together before a large floral-decorated shrine. Two gilded deity murtis dominate the altar, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and crowns: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-and-red striped turban and orange-striped garment, while the figure on the right wears a purple dress and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers frame the altar, and a yellow flower backdrop with a blue cloud motif fills the background. Below, a small figure and a white-clad attendant are partially visible.

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A photograph of a temple worship scene with a person in saffron-orange robes from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, holding a silver lamp or aarti vessel with a flame toward a deity arrangement. Two golden deity murtis stand behind a flower-garlanded central figure, one with an orange-and-red striped turban and ornate necklaces, the other wearing a purple garment and a crown. Yellow, red and white flower garlands and a floral arch frame the murtis, with a bright yellow floral backdrop behind. The scene suggests aarti at a deity shrine, with garlands and a kalasha-like decoration in the foreground.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a large gilded deity murti standing behind a central linga-shaped form. The murti wears a red-and-orange turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a long gold necklace, beside a second female-form deity in purple clothing with gold jewelry. A seated person in orange clothing with long dark hair sits on the lower platform in front of the altar, facing the shrine. Offerings of flowers, oil lamps and a white cloth are arranged on the steps, and a smaller white-and-orange idol sits at the base. A yellow flower backdrop with blue clouds fills the background. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam, with the seated figure as the officiant.2008-01-01A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti seated on a stone pedestal before a shivalinga, framed by a large arch of marigold, yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange and gold striped dhoti-like wrap, an orange turban-style headpiece, layered white and gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, gold jewellery and a crown, holding a lotus-like object. No physical people are visible. The page-supplied a person flag does not establish that a human candidate is present, and the figures are statues, so this is a depiction of deities rather than a person.2008-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow and red marigolds and white jasmine. Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side, adorned with silver-jeweled crowns, necklaces and garments, stand at the back. In the foreground a person in an orange sari with gold border stands at left, reaching toward a dark stone linga on a pedestal. A small silver and brass ornate frame holding a murti and a white cloth sit in front, with marigold garlands draped across the base.2007-01-01Photograph of a temple ritual before golden murti of a male and female deity seated under an arch of marigold and red-yellow-green flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple blouse, gold crown and jewelry. In the foreground a standing person in an orange robe with long curly hair, bare-armed and wearing gold bangles, reaches toward a decorated offering area. Below, a seated figure in orange robes with white turban and a flower garland bows with hands folded. Brass lamps, a plate of bananas and brass vessels sit on the ground. Behind, a large yellow floral backdrop and a small deity figure on the right.2008-01-01April 14 20182018-04-14December 26 20092009-12-26January 04 20152015-01-04December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31