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A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at the lower left of a temple shrine, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him, two large golden-faced deity murti stand on a red base beneath a golden arch with turquoise drapery; the central figure wears an orange turban and holds a sword, while the female figure wears a gold-and-red sari with a crown and rich necklaces. A linga sits on a decorated peetha/altar draped with garlands of red and white flowers, with brass lamps, a silver thali and kalasha vessels in front. A smaller standing figure in orange robes and beads stands in a gilded niche at the right. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam preparations in progress.

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May 04 20132013-05-04A temple shrine with a large pair of painted wooden or stone deity murtis seated side by side under a gold-framed arch with gold-and-orange drapery. The figures wear crowns, earrings, layered necklaces and garlands of white and red flowers. A silver kalasha-style vessel sits on a linga before them. At right a smaller seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands beside a lamp stand, and a yellow-draped figure stands in the lower corner. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth sits cross-legged, facing the altar beside brass puja vessels, lamps and offerings. The setting is a carved stone temple hall.2013-05-17April 21 20132013-04-21April 27 20132013-04-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two metal murti of a deity pair seated on a pink draped platform; the seated figure on the left wears a red turban, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and the figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a flower-topped stick. A kalasha pot with mango leaves sits atop a dark lingam draped in rudraksha malas and marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and white ash markings on his arms sits and performs puja beside brass lamps, a kalasha, plates of offerings and a small brass arch.2013-05-17A temple shrine scene with a large golden-framed arch behind a deep orange drape. Two gilded deity murti stand on a pink base; the male figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, the female figure wears a jewelled crown and garlands. A Shivalinga-style form sits centrally wrapped in green-and-pink garlands and a teal cloth. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, reading from a book beside brass bowls, plates and offerings. At right, a smaller shrine holds a seated figure in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha beads and a shaved head, a person depiction. Brass lamps stand on either side, with marble pillars framing the scene.2013-04-18A temple shrine with a large gilded and painted murti of a seated divine couple, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands and gold jewelry, placed beneath a golden arch with red drapes. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor, tending the altar with brass vessels and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and to the right a smaller painted figure in a red-and-gold outfit with a feathered headdress stands with hands folded in a blue-curtained niche. Pale stone pillars frame the scene.2013-07-02Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing a pair of deity murtis seated together. The left figure has a blue-skinned face, an orange-and-red turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand and ornate gold necklaces with red and white garlands. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown and garland, with a gold-trimmed white and purple dress. Between them sits a shivalinga-like form draped with red flower garlands and decorated with a golden tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue of a standing devotee in orange and green robes is placed in a separate niche to the right. Offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate are set on the altar.2013-06-13A temple shrine with large painted deity murti figures of a male and female deity, the male figure holding a trident and a small drum-like object, both adorned with white and gold garlands, red and gold garments and gold crowns. Between them sits a shivalinga-type form draped in a red and gold cloth and garlanded with flowers and a small kumkum-marked base. In the foreground a seated priest in white dhoti, bare-chested, with rudraksha mala and red bangles, sits before brass bowls, a plate and a kalasha-like vessel for puja. A smaller gilded figure in a green-curtained niche stands to the right beside a brass oil lamp. Turquoise drapery and ornate gold arches frame the shrine.2013-04-29July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green backdrop. Two large deity statues stand behind a central lingam draped with white and red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, topped with a metal kalasha. Before it sits a seated priest in red-brown robes with white sacred markings on his arms and torso, facing the shrine. Oil lamps, brass vessels and a small offering tray sit on the altar in front. To the right, a standing statue wears an orange garment and beaded necklaces.2013-03-06