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Inside a golden-arched temple shrine with red drapery, a devotee in orange robes bends forward to touch the base of a large gold-adorned deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a crown, white pearl necklaces, and red and white flower garlands, and holds a trident-like staff. Two attendants stand at left in white and orange-brown cloth, one holding an oil lamp with a flame. Ornate silver lamp stands and brass vessels flank the shrine, with a purple cloth draped over the seat.

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June 12 20102010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12Temple worship scene in front of a gilded shrine with a large pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne, one with a red-orange turban and crown, the other with a gold crown, both draped in purple cloth and garlanded with white jasmine and red-yellow flowers. In the foreground a man in orange robes holds a flaming aarti lamp toward the deities while a second orange-robed attendant kneels beside brass oil lamps and a man in white stands at left. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with a red curtain behind and brass lamp stands and flower offerings on the floor.2010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12Photo inside a gilded temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain behind a seated pair of deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban and pearl necklaces, the other with a gold crown and garlands, seated on a golden throne with a purple cloth. A shaved-headed person in an orange robe and orange shawl stands at the center-left, bending forward to pour or offer something over a silver shivalinga-style vessel garlanded with red and white flowers. Behind, a second person in orange robes holds a small brass vessel. A man in white clothes kneels at the far left near tall brass oil lamps, and a small white figure garlanded with pink and red flowers sits at the base. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-06-12A devotee in orange robes stands at left with hands folded in prayer, marked with white ash on the arms, beside brass oil lamps. Under a gilded arched shrine with blue drapes, a pair of deity murti sit enthroned, one in red and gold with a crown and garlands, the other in blue with a crown. Marigold and yellow flower garlands hang on the murtis and a kalasha-style pot is placed before them, with brass vessels and an oil lamp on the floor in front. A smaller figure in orange and red garlands sits at the foot of the shrine. A second orange-robed person kneels at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja at a temple shrine.2009-01-02A photograph inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain. Two gold-clad deity murti stand behind an altar; one wears a red-and-gold crown and garland, the other a tall gold crown and purple skirt, both draped in white-and-red flower garlands. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, both hands on a silver kalasha-style vessel with flower garlands. Beside them, a man in white garments holds a lamp, and another person in orange stands at left. The scene shows abhishekam or puja at the altar, with marigold and rose garlands and red flowers on the platform. a person appearance is uncertain from the image.2010-06-12January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 12 20102010-06-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing an abhishekam at a black Shiva lingam set on a dark pedestal, with a small white marble seated figure in front. Behind the lingam stand two gilded deity murtis richly dressed in silk and jewellery: a figure with a red-orange turban and crown holding a trident and a garlanded figure in purple and gold with a black crown. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the murtis. On the left, a person in a saffron-orange robe holds a brass vessel, while a figure in saffron-orange robes with head covered pours or offers at the lingam, with a flame-lit oil lamp beside the lingam. A gold-framed arch with carved stone pillars surrounds the scene.2009-12-16A photograph inside a temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop and red curtain. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a floral garland, stands at left with one hand raised in greeting toward a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne with purple draped cloth. The murti wears a red and orange turban, a crown, and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident-like staff. In front are a brass kalasha, flower garlands in red, yellow and white, brass oil lamps, and a red floral arrangement. A second orange-robed attendant kneels at the left, and a figure in a red cap and white clothing sits near the offerings.2010-06-12