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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group on a raised golden-arched altar. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, waves a feathered fan toward the image. The central deity figures wear garlands of white and red flowers, layered necklaces and crowns, against a red drape. Brass vessels, a bell and a small offering stand sit on the platform in front. A smaller painted-robed figure stands in a side niche at right.

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A priest in a white dhoti and shawl with gold border stands at left, waving a feather fan over a large shrine of deity murti. Two seated gold-bodied deity figures sit in front of a red and magenta drape, one wearing a tall orange-and-gold crown and the other a golden crown, both adorned with white jasmine garlands with red flower accents and jeweled necklaces. A lingam-like form draped in a red cloth with gold ornaments sits at the centre, decorated with garlands and a small figure below. Gold-framed arches frame the shrine, and a figure in orange robes stands at the far right. This appears to be a puja or arati ceremony at a temple shrine. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-12-07A photograph of a temple-style shrine with a large gilded arch and red drape. Two gilded deity murtis, one with a crown and red turban and one wearing a tall crown and green garland, are seated on a decorated pedestal above a stone shivalinga-like base wrapped in flowers. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the left, hands folded in anjali. A third golden murti in orange robes and beaded necklace stands at the right edge. Garlands of white jasmine with red flowers drape the murtis and the lingam.2013-12-07A temple sanctum photograph of an arati ritual before a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like seat. A priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at left, waving a white feather fan above a tall brass oil lamp stand. The two seated deity figures wear red and gold garments, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and ornate jewelry, with a red backdrop behind them. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like metal pot, and offering plates sit at the base, with a small figurine and a gold-trimmed arch framing the shrine.2010-07-13October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA woman in a white sari with a gold border performs worship at a shrine, holding a small lamp and offering toward a large golden deity murti. Behind, a multi-armed deity figure with a crown and gold ornaments stands beside a seated figure, both framed by a red drape and gold arch. A linga-shaped form draped in white and red flower garlands sits in front, with a brass vessel and small lamp nearby. Pink and magenta cloth covers the base. A partially visible person in yellow clothing stands at the right edge. The setting is a temple-style sanctum with carved gold decoration.2013-12-07December 14 20102010-12-14Inside a stone temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red backdrop, a priest in a white dhoti with a maroon border waves a white fan or chamara over a pair of large deity murtis. The central murti wears a crown, garlands and gold ornaments, and a female murti beside it wears gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Below, a seated figure in orange-saffron cloth and a head covering is shown beside a brass kalasha and lamps, with garlands of orange and purple flowers hanging down. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand on the altar.2010-12-14A temple sanctum with a gilded arch framing large deity murtis dressed in white and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A standing priest with bare upper body and white dhoti stands at left, facing the central altar holding a sacred object. A small golden figure in orange robe stands in a green niche at right, and a red curtain hangs at the left edge. Oil lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform before the murtis. No visible people in the audience area; the single priest is the only physical person.2013-01-21A temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holds two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red-and-gold turban holding a trident and a female figure with a tall ornate crown, both wearing layered gold and bead necklaces, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and saris in green and white. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, stands at the left making an offering. Brass oil lamps and a lit lamp stand before the murtis, and a smaller statue in a green-curtained niche at right wears orange robes and holds a lamp. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam at the shrine.2013-01-21October 01 20102010-10-01A temple shrine photographed from the front, with three deity murtis in ornate gilded niches. The central figure is a large murti with a tall crown, a trident-like staff and a raised hand, wearing a turquoise cloth and a beaded necklace, with a golden hooded canopy and green tassels above. Beside it stands a female-form murti in red and gold with garlands and a jewelled necklace. On the right, a saint-like murti in a maroon robe and white flower garland holds a hand in blessing. In front, the altar is heaped with marigold garlands, rudraksha beads and brass lamps. A young man with a bare chest and orange dhoti stands at left holding a white fan, and two women in white saris are seen at the bottom edge of the frame.2017-01-15Photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden-framed arch draped in red cloth. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised purple-draped platform: the left figure in a golden crown holds a trident-like staff and shows abhaya gesture, the right figure wears a tall golden crown, green-and-gold garment and a white garland with red flowers. A small figure in orange and red wrapping sits before them with a garland of white flowers and red roses, and a decorated peetha stands in front. At lower left a woman in white holds a lit oil lamp for aarti. At right, a standing statue in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds hands in namaste beside a golden arch draped in yellow cloth.2013-12-07