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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. In the centre stands a tall ornate deity murti, flanked by a golden kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps on stands. On the left a sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands facing the shrine. A smaller figure in red and gold clothing stands beside the altar, and a golden arch frames the deity. Garlands and ornate gold decorations fill the scene.

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July 19 20162016-07-19 +1 copiesA shrine interior decorated for worship. In the centre stands a tall gold-and-black lingam garlanded with yellow, red, green and white flower strands, set before a larger gilded deity murti whose arch is also draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two standing figures in orange and saffron clothing attend the shrine: one in an orange garment with long dreadlocked hair and a trailing wrap, the other in a rust-brown dhoti with a red sash and bangles, both apparently performing the worship. Brass oil lamps line the front, and a small silver-and-gold seated image sits to the side. The worshippers stand barefoot on a white cloth, with greenery visible beyond the glass screens.2016-07-19A decorated temple shrine holds a golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green and draped with jewelled necklaces. Two gilded lion figures flank the central image, and smaller gilded stands with red floral garlands sit in front. To the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a rust-coloured shawl stands with his back to the camera, while a shaved priest in an orange dhoti tends brass oil lamps (dipa) in the foreground. On the right, a gilded figure in a dark ceremonial headdress and rust-coloured robe stands beside a floral-garlanded pillar. Yellow marigold garlands wind around the brass lamps.2016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23A temple shrine decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers draped over a large central lingam-shaped form on a white-draped platform. Behind it, larger deity figures stand under floral arches of marigold garlands. A standing priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a black turban, red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a silver bowl, performs offering rites beside brass oil lamps. A woman in orange sari assists at the left edge. The scene shows a worship offering at a shrine.2016-07-19July 09 20172017-07-09A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and green leaves. A large golden deity murti stands framed by a flower arch, with a silver shiva lingam-shaped vessel and brass oil lamps set before it. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland and holds a lamp for aarti. Another figure in orange stands at the far left edge. A small figure in red and white flowers rests at the lower right. The scene suggests puja, with flowers and lamps present.2016-07-19A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers around a central deity murti with a tall golden kalasha-like stand. Two standing figures in saffron and rust-brown dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair, stand facing the shrine with arms raised near the offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the altar, and a seated golden-toned figure and a small image appear to either side under an ornate golden arch. The setting is a covered temple structure with carved stone pillars and glass walls.2016-07-19A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a red and blue garland and gold bangles holds a flaming lamp toward a richly decorated deity murti. Two seated golden deity figures are adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and a golden kalasha-style structure hangs with flowers before them. A small brass bell and a brass vessel sit on the floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti. The priest is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05A temple ritual scene centred on a pair of golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, decorated with layered jewelled necklaces, crowns and multicolour garlands of marigold and flowers arching overhead. In front of them stands a person with a long black braid and bare shoulders, wearing a rust-orange cloth, with a red-and-white turban-style headwrap and a white flower garland, facing the deities. Brass oil lamps with pink flower garlands and a tray of offerings sit at the left edge, and a second person in saffron-orange robes is partly visible on the left. Gold ceremonial items and a decorated golden platform fill the foreground.2017-07-09