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Outdoor temple shrine scene under a carved stone roof. Two large deity murti stand in a gilded arch backdrop, one in red and green robes holding a staff and a club, the other with a crown and yellow-and-red garland, both decked with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front is a small white statue of a seated figure in orange with a red garland and orange head cloth. A standing man in orange robes and an orange head cloth plays a long wind instrument toward the shrine, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at the right beside brass oil lamps and bells. Trees and a red-and-white barrier are visible beyond the open pavilion.

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November 11 20102010-11-11A priest in saffron-orange robes stands at the right of a temple shrine, blowing a long brass horn or conch-like instrument while holding a ceremonial bell-and-lamp setup. Behind him, two large gilded deity murtis of goddesses stand under an ornate golden arch, draped in red and green silks, heavily adorned with gold jewellery, yellow and red marigold garlands, and purple-wrapped flower strands. One figure holds a trident-like staff and a shield. Below, a small white-draped statue wearing an orange cloth and a garland sits on a white cloth beside a decorative plate. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops and a red railing stand in the foreground, with trees beyond the open pavilion.2010-11-11A photo of a temple shrine where a priest in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at right, holding a long ceremonial instrument toward the deities. Behind him is a large gilded arch framing a red-draped shrine with a colourful deity murti adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and pink, with a trident and other attributes. In front sits a small white statue of a seated saint with an orange cloth and garland. Brass oil lamps, a lit flame in a brass vessel, brass plates and a leopard-print mat fill the foreground. Trees and a railing are visible outside the open pavilion.2010-11-11A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold-threaded sacred thread stands at left, raising a long brass ritual lamp or arati vessel with his right arm toward a shrine. Behind him a white-robed attendant is partly visible at the left edge. The shrine holds large gold-crowned deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands, and a seated white figure in orange robe and orange turban sits in front of them. Carved grey stone pillars, gold railings and a red cloth frame the shrine, with golden figures of deities in the foreground.2010-11-12Outdoor temple shrine with two large gilded murti of deities draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, one holding a trident and the other a ceremonial object. In front stands a shaved-headed priest in orange robes holding a long staff or fan near a brass lamp stand, facing the shrine during worship. A smaller figure in orange with an orange head wrap sits or stands at the base of the platform among garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with a red railing and trees behind.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11December 11 20092009-12-11November 11 20102010-11-11July 02 20132013-07-02A devotee in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden shrine arch. Inside, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits on a golden throne-like pedestal, with a blue backdrop and pink draped cloth. A small blue-skinned figure in red with a garland stands in front, and brass lamps, kalasha pots and offerings surround the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.2009-01-02November 12 20102010-11-12March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copies