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Temple ritual before a golden shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A woman in a white sari stands on a raised step, reaching up with a golden plate toward two gilded deity murtis seated on a dais, one in a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In the foreground a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl leans in, holding offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left with a silver tray and lamp. Central lingam-like object wrapped in white cloth and garlands sits on the altar. Red drapery and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with greenery visible outside. The orange-robed man is a priest or sannyasi; the appearance does not clearly establish any named person.

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Outdoor temple scene under a stone colonnade. A bald priest in saffron-orange robes holds a brass tray and offers it to a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace and a swept-back hairstyle, who stands on a raised platform holding a golden plate. Two white-robed men with garlands stand at left. Behind them, large decorated deity statues in white and gold garments sit beneath garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a gold arch and red drapery. Ornate gold lamp stands and a kalasha-like brass vessel are visible. Puja or aarti offering is taking place.2010-12-21Photograph of a temple shrine ritual. A woman in white sari-style dress with a sheer white top stands bent forward, placing or offering something at a white-draped altar. Before her, a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate, with a second man in white behind him. The altar holds garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, a silver ornamental necklace, and a white cloth. Behind is a deity murti with a gold crown and ornaments, beside a female figure in white and gold, and a golden arched frame with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass pots surround the shrine.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A temple shrine scene with a priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, shaved head, offering a gold plate to a woman in white who stands on a raised platform at the upper left. Behind them sits a deity murti pair in silver-gold finish with a seated figure in a white turban and a seated goddess in white sari with ornate jewellery, framed by a gold arch and red drapery. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers hang on the altar, a white cloth covers a platform in front, and a silver-finished figure beside it is adorned with flowers. A tall brass lamp stands at the right, with brass oil lamps on the floor. Red petals are scattered on the stone floor. a person is not clearly identifiable as a physical person here.2010-12-21A woman in a white sari bends forward at a temple shrine, placing her hand near a brass vessel and offering on an altar draped in white cloth. Two deity murti are dressed with garlands of yellow and red marigolds and ornate gold jewellery, and a white-robed seated figure with a white head covering sits before them. Brass oil lamps and a silver necklace rest on the altar, with a male attendant in white and saffron at the left edge. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph of a temple shrine during an aarti or puja. A priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a long dark hair and a garland of marigolds holds a lit flame on a lamp, while two attendants in orange-saffron cloth and garlands stand beside him holding a brass plate. Behind them, deity murti are richly decorated with marigold and red flower garlands; a seated figure in a white robe and crown-like headdress sits on a red and gold throne. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a small green-cushioned offering tray on a white cloth, with a stone pillar and green foliage visible through the open doorway.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A temple ritual before a golden shrine arch decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side: the left figure wears a tall red-and-gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, the right wears an ornate gold crown and jewellery. A man in a white dhoti with a golden shawl stands on the dais, reaching to adorn the murtis. Below, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with offerings. Silver lamp stands and a gold kalasha-like vessel sit in front, with flower strings draped over a red cloth. Two people are visible.2010-01-01