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Outdoor shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and red anthurium leaves, with a deity murti of a seated couple under a gold arch, flanked by a standing attendant figure and brass lamps. In the foreground a person in an orange robe bends low over a pyramid of white blocks decorated with flowers, with brass bowls, bells and an orange cloth in front. Red curtains hang on the right side of the shrine.

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December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26December 28 20082008-12-28A temple shrine interior under an open pavilion with red curtains and flower garlands. On a raised stone platform stands a deity murti with marigold garlands and a golden canopy. In front, a figure in orange robes with a garland stands beside a stepped arrangement of white boxes and fruit and offerings on brass plates. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style lamp stand on the platform. Another figure in orange sits cross-legged on a mat in the foreground, draped in orange cloth. Brass lamps and plates are arranged on the floor.2008-12-26December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA decorated open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars, red curtains and garlands of pink and orange flowers hung overhead. Inside, a large deity murti with a red crown and ornate gold jewellery sits on a raised seat, with a second figure beside it, and a white-and-blue image sits in front. A priest in orange robes kneels at the left edge of the shrine platform, and a standing attendant in orange clothing stands near the deity. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-like vessels, plates of offerings and marigold garlands fill the platform, indicating a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2008-12-26A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a red-and-white cloth. Brass lamps and offering plates surround the shrine, and floral arrangements hang on the maroon cloth-draped pillars. In the foreground, a person in an orange robe bends forward toward the altar with hands near the offerings, while another orange-robed figure sits at the lower left edge. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine.2008-12-26A photograph of a shrine decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange and multicoloured flower strings, and dark bead strands. Two deity murtis stand at the back, one wearing a red crown and the other a gold crown, both adorned with necklaces and flower garlands. A priest in an orange robe and orange turban stands at left holding a lit lamp toward the deities. Another person in orange sits at the lower left beside a plate. Brass lamps, kalasha pots, a silver vessel, bowls of fruit, pineapples, bananas and mangoes, and petals are arranged on the platform in front. A person in white is visible in the background at right. This appears to be an aarti being performed before deity murtis.2008-07-17A temple shrine with an ornate golden arch and carved stone pillars, draped in red cloth, housing a large deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller deity figures decorated with yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Mango leaves and green mangoes hang on the arch. In front, a priest in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth and a mala sits with palms pressed together, while a seated attendant in white with a yellow scarf sits at the left edge. Brass oil lamps, plates of fruit, sweets and offerings are arranged on the floor, and a red-saffron cloth-covered figure sits at the front right of the shrine.2009-09-22 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine with a stone platform holding brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, plates of offerings and marigold garlands before a painted deity murti of a standing couple with a peacock behind. Two people in saffron-orange clothing stand at the shrine: one bearded man at left holding offerings, one long-haired person with back turned in an orange top and skirt, and a person in white with orange shawl at right with hands folded. Orange and pink flower decorations frame the pillared shrine, with a figure in pale clothing at far left background.2008-12-26