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A temple shrine scene with a standing priest in a sleeveless orange-red garment and orange dhoti at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward an ornate deity pair. The central deity murti are seated on a blue-and-orange throne-like pedestal, one wearing a crown and red garment with gold ornaments, the other in orange sari and tall headdress with jewelled necklaces. They are framed by a garland arch of yellow, red and green flowers. In front, a smaller figure in orange and white cloth with a red headdress and gold necklace is seated on a white cloth. Brass lamps, a flower-decorated altar and a gilded arch complete the shrine.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing man in orange on the left, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity. Behind him, two large gilded murtis sit on a raised seat draped with garlands in yellow, red and white, with one figure in an orange-and-red crown and the other in an orange sari with a silver crown. Brass lamp stands with lit flames line the frame, and a small pink flower arrangement sits at the lower left.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07A temple shrine with two large deity murtis, one central figure in red and gold with a crown and another in orange and gold with a crown, both adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A standing priest in orange robes with a wrapped waist cloth performs worship with an offering at the front, while another orange-robed devotee stands with folded hands at left. Brass lamp stands line the platform and a gold kalasha sits at the centre, with red cloth draped at the sides. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with greenery beyond, consistent with a puja or abhishekam at a sacred shrine.2009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti figures, one in orange and red with a crown and the other in orange and gold, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. In front, a golden peetha or altar holds a smaller red-clad murti and floral offerings, with brass oil lamps standing on either side. A woman in an orange sari with a white shawl stands at left with her palms raised in worship, and a man in orange clothing stands at the far left edge holding a lamp.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 08 20092009-07-08Inside a golden-arched shrine, a large gilded deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair receives worship. The central deity wears a red turban and bejewelled attire, while the goddess beside him wears a blue sari with gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and a white garland drape the murti and a golden pedestal. In front, a small white figure with red cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on the altar, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels flank the scene. At left, a man in an orange robe and white flower garland stands with folded hands beside a flame in a lamp, while another orange-robed attendant kneels at the far left. This is a puja ritual in the shrine.2009-01-02A devotee in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden shrine arch. Inside, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits on a golden throne-like pedestal, with a blue backdrop and pink draped cloth. A small blue-skinned figure in red with a garland stands in front, and brass lamps, kalasha pots and offerings surround the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.2009-01-02Inside a temple shrine, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth stands at left, reaching toward a small figure in white and orange draped on a white cloth-covered platform in front of a large decorated deity murti. The murti shows two seated figures: the left one wears an orange crown and a red-and-gold necklace, the right one a gold crown and white and gold garlands over a blue skirt and orange robe. Both are heavily garlanded with marigolds and red and yellow flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold arch frames the shrine. The scene appears to be a temple ritual of dressing or honouring a deity murti.2009-07-08A temple shrine with a priest in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange dhoti standing at left, raising his hand toward a richly decorated deity group. Two gold-and-red deity murtis sit on a blue-and-white pedestal, one wearing an orange sari, the other a red crown and orange garment, both draped with red, yellow and green garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel with flowers, pink flower offerings and a small decorated shrine frame surround the scene.2009-07-08January 02 20092009-01-02