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A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap-skirt performs an aarti with a brass oil lamp with a flame before a decorated shrine. Behind her stand large gilded deity murtis of a male figure wearing an orange turban, a trident and multi-strand jewelled necklaces, and a female figure in a red sari with gold jewellery. The shrine is draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. In front, a small white statue in red robes with a white garland sits on a golden seat, flanked by brass pots, a kalasha, a small pyramid-shaped object and a plate of flowers. The scene is a temple-style puja.

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A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange sarong stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a golden shrine. Behind them, a large gilded deity murti with a tall crown and trident stands beside a smaller consort murti, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers within an ornate golden arch. In front, a golden kalasha-like object sits on a throne-like dais, and a small white statue in red robes wearing a red cap and a white flower garland is seated at the base. Brass pots, a flower-filled plate and a silver vessel are arranged on the platform. The scene suggests a temple puja or aarti at a shrine.2008-12-31A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large golden-framed arch housing a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red-orange turban, trident and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure with a crown and gold ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small white statue in red robes with garland and raised hand, placed at the base. On the left, a woman in orange robes holds an oil lamp toward the shrine. Brass pots, plates of flowers, a lamp and a silver vase sit on the platform.2008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity murti pair decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The two gold-toned metal figures stand behind a gold kalasha-like vessel and a red-robed seated statue with a raised hand, all adorned with flower garlands. In the foreground at left, a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt stands with back partly turned, holding a small brass lamp or bell and performing a puja. Brass vessels, a flower tray and a small plate of offerings sit on the altar ledge. A purple decorative orb hangs at top.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large golden arch framing two deity murti figures, one with a trident and crown and another adorned with jewelry, both draped in flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. In the foreground a figure in orange robes stands at left, holding a flower garland and facing the shrine. Below, a small white statue in red robes with a raised hand sits before a golden kalasha and metal puja vessels, lamps and a plate of flowers on a stone platform.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A decorated shrine with a golden arch framing a large deity murti of a standing male figure with a red turban, trident and jewelled necklaces, beside a female consort figure in a magenta sari. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a small white figure in red robes wearing a garland sits on a seat, and a golden kalasha stands at the centre. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one with a purple garland; the other, bent over, holds a small brass lamp and bell. Brass pots, a lamp, a flower tray and a silver vessel sit on the altar ledge.2008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a metal deity murti pair framed by a gold arch, dressed with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears a red turban and heavy necklaces, holding a trident, and a female companion in a red-and-gold sari stands beside him. A small white statue of a seated figure in red robes and a red cap sits in front of the altar, adorned with a white flower garland. Before the altar, a person in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp during a puja, with brass vessels, a kalasha and a plate of flowers arranged on the platform. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering. The shrine and flower decorations are richly coloured.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31