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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, framed by a gilded arch over red silk drapes. Two metal deity murtis stand in the centre: the left one wears an orange turban-style crown and a pearl necklace, and the right one wears an ornate crown, garlands and carries a golden staff. A priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at left, facing the murtis, with his back to the camera, and holds a white cloth near the deities. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit at the lower left and right corners, and a dark metal offering vessel is visible at the bottom right.

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A photograph of a temple wedding-festival scene before a floral-decorated altar framed by gold arches and red drapes. Two large golden processional murtis stand side by side: one wears a crown and red-orange turban with ornate silver necklaces and a red cloth, the other wears a tall jewelled crown, garlands, a golden sceptre and a yellow-and-red garment. A man in white dhoti and a white shirt, with an orange-and-gold turban, stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward the murtis. Garlands of marigolds and jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves frame the altar, with brass lamps at the base. The murtis are deity murti rather than living persons, and no a person candidate is visibly identifiable.2012-05-02July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesTemple scene of a ceremonial offering to two golden deity murtis seated on an ornate gilded throne with red drapery and dense flower garlands in yellow, red and white. In the centre, a figure with a bare upper body and swept-up hair in a red dhoti-style cloth raises one arm and holds a brass plate near the murtis. On the left, a priest in a white dhoti and an ornate gold-patterned crown holds out his hand toward the plate. Gold hanging ornaments and a garland decorate the lower part of the altar. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2012-05-02February 09 20122012-02-09July 31 20152015-07-31A priest in an orange-saffron robe and white dhoti stands at left, offering or presenting a small tray while bending toward a large golden deity murti. Two gleaming metallic deity figures sit behind a lingam-like golden form draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, with a red and purple floral arch framing them. The murti figures wear layered necklaces and crowns, with the male figure in a red turban. Warm lamplight and a red-hatted small figure appear at the base among garlands.2009-01-01April 30 20152015-04-30A priest in white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold-bordered cloth stands with his back to the camera, touching the golden face of a deity murti seated in ornate crown and jewelry. The murti is adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and a gold-and-red jewelled breastplate. Behind him the decorated altar is framed by red drapery and rows of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands, with brass oil lamps lit at the lower left. Another figure in orange silk sits beside the deity.2012-05-02A temple ritual before a golden shrine arch decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side: the left figure wears a tall red-and-gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, the right wears an ornate gold crown and jewellery. A man in a white dhoti with a golden shawl stands on the dais, reaching to adorn the murtis. Below, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with offerings. Silver lamp stands and a gold kalasha-like vessel sit in front, with flower strings draped over a red cloth. Two people are visible.2010-01-01March 07 20132013-03-07July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 28 20092009-12-28