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A person with long dark hair, dressed in a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, bows forward in prayer before an altar. Above is a pair of crowned deity murtis, one holding a trident, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front stands a large polished brass lamp and a smaller white-robed figurine in red with a red crown and garland. Brass bowls and a kalasha-style vessel sit on the altar steps, and flower garlands line the shrine. The scene suggests puja at a temple shrine.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, with a shaved-headed priest seen from behind in a white dhoti and white shawl at left, facing the altar. Behind a white cloth-covered table, a large deity murti pair in ornate gold necklaces and crowns sits on a raised throne with a smaller red-clad figure beneath, surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha vessels and offerings. The priest appears to be performing puja or aarti. The photo is watermarked by the archive, which is omitted.2009-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. Two gilded metal deity murtis are seated under an ornate arch: one wears a red turban and heavy jewelled necklaces, the other a crown and blue embroidered garment. A golden kalasha-like vessel sits before them. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with a gold border kneels or bows, seen from behind. At left, a small white figure in red robes wearing a red turban and garland stands beside brass puja vessels. Steel bowls are stacked at right.2009-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered sari, bends forward with hands on a large ornate brass kalasha placed before the image. Behind is a deity pair of metal murti, one with a crown and garlands and one in a blue dress with jewelry, framed by a golden arch hung with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Smaller red-clad figure with garland sits on the altar, with brass vessels, a plate of offerings and a lamp in front. Ritual abhishekam setting.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari bends forward, touching her forehead to a large golden kalasha-like vessel set before a deity murti. Behind her, a pair of gilded, richly adorned deity statues sit under a golden arch wrapped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A small red-clad figure stands on a platform before the central object, also garlanded, flanked by brass lamps, a silver pot and offering plates. The setting is a temple hall with a carved stone ceiling, blue cloth hanging at left and a brass oil lamp stand in the foreground. Presented as an abhishekam or puja worship scene.2009-01-01