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A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. Two priests in orange-saffron clothing attend to a pair of seated gold-coloured deity murtis dressed in silk, one wearing an orange turban and a crown, the other in a blue sari with a pink blouse and a crown, both heavily adorned with necklaces. Between them stands a white bull statue (Nandi) and a gold kalasha with garlands of yellow, purple, green and white flowers draped around the shrine. A priest on the left holds a silver tray aloft, while another in an orange robe reaches up to the deities. Brass lamps, a silver bowl, a brass pot and offerings of apples and orange cloth sit on a wooden platform in front. A small white marble figure in orange cloth sits among the offerings.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. Two standing figures in saffron-orange robes are at left; one holds a silver tray while the other stands with back to the camera near a golden arch. Within the arch are two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a crown and silk sari and blue-green garment, arranged on a white vahana-like base. In front, a seated white statue in orange attire with folded hands sits on a stone platform with brass vessels, a silver bowl, apples and offerings. A framed photograph is partly visible at lower left.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a temple shrine where a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti leans forward, touching a tall gilded ritual pillar or kalasha-like stand with his right hand. Behind him stands a richly adorned deity murti: a figure with an orange turban and a figure in a blue silk sari with a pink blouse, both decorated with gold jewellery, beside a white horse-like vehicle. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers frame the arch. In the foreground are a small white figure in orange robes with folded hands, brass lamps, a silver covered vessel, a golden pot and orange cloth, with fruit offered below.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A devotee in an orange dhoti and orange sleeveless top bends forward at left, pressing both hands and forehead against a tall gold-coloured pillar of a shrine. Behind him, a gold-framed arch hung with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands frames a deity murti pair seated on a white bull-shaped vehicle: one figure wears an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, the other wears a crown, blue silk sari and a pink blouse. A small white seated statue in orange cloth with a garland sits in front. Brass and gold puja vessels, a brass lamp stand and a silver-lidded bowl lie on the platform in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple puja at a shrine.2009-12-27A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with golden deity murtis of a royal couple, one in a red-and-green turban and ornate gold jewellery, the other in an orange sari with a purple skirt and a crown. A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a garland, stands at left pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a large gold-plated lingam. Yellow, purple, orange and white flower garlands drape the lingam and the murtis. In the lower left, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a matching turban, one hand raised in blessing, is garlanded. Gold lamps and a brass bowl sit on the lower ledge. The people count is one priest, and the statue is a depiction, not a person present.2009-12-26A photograph of a shrine or procession-cart scene decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, purple blooms and white jasmine. Two standing men in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and upper left; one holds a silver tray of offerings, the other, with long hair, drapes a red and white garland. Behind them, a pair of large metallic deity figures sit on a white vehicle under a gold arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a crown and a teal sari with a red blouse. In front, a tall gold kalasha or pillar stands on a low seat, and a small white statue in orange robes sits with a flower garland. Brass lamps, a covered silver bowl and apples are placed on the floor at the bottom.2009-12-27A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A young man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass lamp with an orange cloth on its base. Beside him, a person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, arm extended toward a large gold kalasha on a flower-draped altar. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, and a seated goddess-like figure in red and gold sari with a garland, and a blue-draped figure in front. Purple and white garlands wrap the altar. Two people are visible, performing puja.2009-12-24March 03 20112011-03-03December 27 20092009-12-27