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Photograph of a garlanded Shiva temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands along the roof edge and sanctum. Inside, two large deity murtis are dressed in gold and white garments with gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, with a black Shivalinga-style object on a stone platform in front. Four men are present: a shirtless man in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth on his shoulder pours from a vessel at the left; a man in orange robes stands near a brass pot; a bare-chested priest in maroon dhoti holds a silver plate; and a man in a pink dhoti and saffron-coloured clothing bends to offer flowers at the altar.

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April 14 20182018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with marigold and orange-yellow garlands and purple flower strands along the roof edge and sanctum frame. Inside the shrine, a seated deity murti with a crown and silver-embellished figures stands with a flowing water stream, while a priest in a white dhoti and a pink-striped cloth offers worship with a tray of flowers and offerings. A second attendant in orange cloth stands at left, and another man in white works at a red-cushioned throne-like seat at the right foreground. Dark maroon curtains hang at the sides, banana leaves frame the scene, and a painted panel above shows a seated pair of deities flanked by nandi bulls.2018-04-14A photograph of a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, covered by a tin-roofed canopy. Deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sit under an arched gilded frame, with a Nandi bull statue above and a shrine figure on the altar. A priest in a pink dhoti and bare chest bends over the altar, pouring from a vessel, while a second priest in an orange cloth stands at left. A man in white dhoti with a video camera on a tripod stands at right beside a gold-framed chair draped in red cloth. Flower offerings and garlands surround the altar.2018-04-14 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands in orange, yellow, purple and red, several priests perform worship before a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together. The murti is adorned with white and green garlands and a gold-coloured backdrop. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti leans toward a offering plate, while another priest in a red-and-brown cloth stands beside a brass vessel. A golden ornate chair with a red cloth stands at the right edge. Other attendants in saffron and pink cloths assist nearby.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, orange and white. Three priests in saffron and orange robes stand before the deity murti area, one pouring or offering from a vessel while another holds a lamp-like object. Several large deity figures in gold and colourful garlanded frames stand behind a central kalasha-like metal object and offerings on a plate. Flower garlands frame the stone pillars and doorway. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja being performed at the shrine.2013-11-05April 14 20182018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and purple flowers in orange, yellow and purple tones, draped over a canopy topped by a sculpted scene and carved bulls. Inside, gilded deity murtis of a divine couple stand before a dark stone base with flower decorations. In front, a priest in white dhoti and a man in an orange cloth work at the shrine, while a red-cloth covered gilded seat sits in the foreground. Two additional attendants are at the left and center, with a Hindu ritual abhishekam atmosphere. The shrine sits within a bright open-sided hall with tiled ceiling.2018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and purple flowers draped across a roof with stone nandi bulls. Inside, deity murtis are adorned with flower garlands and a golden arch, with a small fire lamp in front. Several priests in white dhotis, bare-chested, with sacred threads, perform worship, one in a pink dhoti bending before the altar. A cameraman in white dhoti films the ritual on the right. Flowers and banana leaves frame the scene.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and pink. A priest in a pink dhoti bends to make offerings at the central image, while another attendant in an orange cloth stands beside him. A cameraman in a white dhoti films the ritual from the right, beside a gilded throne draped in red. Above the shrine, a painted panel shows Shiva and Parvati seated with nandi bulls. Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the platform.2018-04-14December 31 20082008-12-31