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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The taller murti on the left holds a trident and drum and wears a red and gold crown, and the murti on the right wears a dark crown and a purple and green sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures. In front, a priest in orange robes sits cross-legged performing a ritual beside a sacred pot and a large brass plate of flowers, fruit and offerings. A standing figure in orange robes with hands folded in anjali stands at the left, and a seated devotee in orange appears at the lower right. Brass oil lamps and a golden palanquin-style stand decorated with flower garlands are also visible, with carved grey stone pillars behind them.

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Photo of a golden-arched temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated together: a male deity with trident and a female deity in a magenta and green sari, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a small seated figure in a white cloth and orange robe receives worship, while several men in orange and saffron robes sit at the base; one raises palms in greeting, another performs puja with offerings of yellow flowers, fruit and brass plates. Brass lamps stand on either side and a gold palanquin with flower garlands rests at right. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a specific person from appearance alone.2010-07-21A temple abhishekam scene before a golden shrine arch with a pair of deity murtis seated side by side: the left figure wears a red turban and gold armour-style ornaments and holds a trident, and the right figure wears a magenta and green sari with a crown and garlands. In front, a white-clad figure with a plate-like offering rests on a seat draped in white cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A man in orange robes stands at left, raising his hand over the offering, with a flame lamp at his feet. At right, a gold tray is heaped with flowers and an orange-robed attendant sits beside it. Gold oil lamps line the shrine.2010-07-21Temple abhishekam to a pair of golden deity murtis: a standing male deity with trident and orange turban beside a female deity in purple and gold sari, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Before them a Shiva lingam is adorned with a flower garland. A priest in orange robes and a bare-chested attendant in orange perform the ritual, and a man in orange stands at right holding a microphone. Onions, fruit and flowers are arranged on the altar, with a golden palanquin piled with marigolds and roses in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a gilded arched niche, the goddess in a magenta sari with a crown, the figure in red and gold, garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. In front, a small white-clad figure in saffron and a seated priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, hands folded in worship at the altar. A second man in an orange cloth sits at the lower left, and a gold tray piled with yellow marigolds and a decorated gold palanquin-like structure rest on the platform. Offerings of fruit, bananas, onions and lemons lie on the stone floor before the shrine, with brass lamps and plates around. Sculpted stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21Outdoor temple scene at a golden-framed shrine with two large deity murtis: a male deity with trident and red turban and a female deity in purple and green sari with a crown, both draped in garlands. In front, a seated figure in saffron robes receives an offering, and a priest in orange clothing performs abhishekam while holding a lamp. A golden palanquin-like stand on the right is heaped with flowers, fruit and a golden crown. Brass lamps, kalasha and a small plate of flower petals stand in the foreground, with two men in white and orange watching and a microphone visible at lower right.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the taller one wears a crown with a red-and-green turban, carries a trident, and is adorned with silver necklaces; the other wears a tall crown and green-and-gold garments and is also garlanded. Both are draped in purple and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a seated priest in saffron robes sits on a mat, his right hand raised in a gesture while tending a ritual setup of brass lamps, brass vessels and flower offerings on a white-draped platform. A small silver-clad figure in pink sits at the center. Potted greenery and brass oil lamps surround the shrine.2009-10-15Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden shrine arch with stone pillars. Two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure in a dark green and purple sari, are decorated with red and white flower garlands. A priest in a bare upper body and orange cloth raises a lit oil lamp toward the deities. Two men in orange robes sit at the front, one with hands folded in prayer, and another in white dhoti kneels with hands joined. A golden ornamental stand with flower offerings sits to the right, and a small seated figure in orange is placed before the deities.2010-07-21A temple abhishekam scene before a deity shrine. Two large golden-hued deity murtis stand behind, one with a trident and raised hand, the other in a magenta and green sari, both draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a dark stone murti is adorned with a crown, flower garlands and a green leaf arrangement. A seated man in orange robes on the left, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and white markings on his arm, performs the ritual with a small brass item in hand. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, bananas and fruit sit on the platform, while a golden palanquin-like throne on the right is heaped with yellow and red petals. A man in orange robes sits at the lower right edge.2010-07-21