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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with flower-covered backdrop depicting mountains and clouds. Two large deity murtis stand behind an arch of garlands, one with a crown and one with a gold crown. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with a garland of marigolds and rudraksha, while a priest in orange robes adjusts garlands at left. A seated stone or metal figure wears an orange cloth and garland, with fruit, brass lamps and a kalasha arranged on a tray below. A man in white stands at the right edge holding an object. Rustic stone pillars frame the shrine.

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A decorated outdoor shrine with two large deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban and the other a crown, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front, a figure in an orange saree stands at the shrine and reaches toward a kalasha-like offering, while a man in a brown dhoti and orange shawl holds a brass lamp to the left. A white-clad statue or image sits on the platform among fruits, brass vessels and marigold garlands, with yellow flower panels decorated with blue clouds and green mountains behind. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene at a temple.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A flower-decorated altar framed by garland pillars of yellow, red, purple and white blooms. Two large golden deity murtis stand at the back: the left figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown with a ceremonial necklace, and the right figure wears a crown and a purple garment. A bald, bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at centre, hands together near a white cloth-wrapped object, while a second priest in orange kneels at the lower left. A standing attendant in orange robes is at the left edge. Below the central seated murti sit fruit offerings, brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels. The backdrop shows a painted yellow sky with blue clouds and green mountains. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja. The visible figures number three or four.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a decorated shrine with large statues of a male and a female deity adorned with garlands and ornaments, flanked by floral garlands in yellow, red and purple. In front sits a white statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a fruit offering, brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel below. Yellow flower panels with blue cloud motifs and green mountain shapes form the backdrop. The statues are deity murtis, not living people.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Two golden metal deity murti stand in the background, one wearing an orange turban and holding a trident, the other wearing an ornate crown, gold necklaces and a purple garment. In the foreground a long multicoloured garland drapes over a seated figure in an orange cloth and a white ornament, with a silver pot, brass lamps and banana offerings set before it. A standing person in an orange shawl with long dark hair holds a brass cup near the shrine, and a person in a red and green sari stands at the left edge. A painted backdrop of yellow and green hills with a blue cloud decorates the wall.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple, forming arches around two golden deity murtis. The left deity holds a trident and wears a crown; the right deity wears a crown and purple garment with gold jewellery. In front stands a long-haired figure in orange robes with a red-and-orange sash, facing the deities with one hand raised toward the right murti. A man in an orange dhoti at the left holds a brass vessel, as if offering water or pouring abhishekam. Below, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white cloth amid offerings of bananas, brass lamps and vessels. The scene suggests a ritual worship of deities.2008-01-01A photograph of a garlanded outdoor shrine under a stone pavilion with carved pillars. Two large figures of a deity pair stand at the back, one in an orange robe and red headdress, the other in a green and gold sari-like dress with a crown and jewelry, flanked by thick yellow, red and white flower garlands. In the foreground a shaved-head figure in white is seated on a white-draped peetha, adorned with a small orange cloth and garland. To the left a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds a brass lamp and offering vessel during puja. The scene shows a murti worship setting with floral decoration and a small framed image visible at lower right.January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a large gilded deity murti standing behind a central linga-shaped form. The murti wears a red-and-orange turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a long gold necklace, beside a second female-form deity in purple clothing with gold jewelry. A seated person in orange clothing with long dark hair sits on the lower platform in front of the altar, facing the shrine. Offerings of flowers, oil lamps and a white cloth are arranged on the steps, and a smaller white-and-orange idol sits at the base. A yellow flower backdrop with blue clouds fills the background. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam, with the seated figure as the officiant.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, with a yellow flower backdrop bearing blue cloud motifs. Two gilt metal deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and necklaces, the other in a purple sari-like garment. In front, a large floral garland surrounds a central kalasha or sacred pot with a flower-decorated top. A man in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left holding a brass lamp and a small vessel, while a second person in orange stands beside him. A devotee in orange sits in front of the altar with offerings of flowers and brass lamps, and a smaller framed deity murti stands at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a temple.2008-01-01