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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers arranged in arches around deity images. A priest stands at left in rust-red and orange ritual cloth with a red-and-white beaded garland, long matted hair, and a gold bangle, holding a lamp toward the shrine. In front, a large brass kalasha/pot sits draped in flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks. A small figure of a deity stands on a decorated tray at lower right. The scene suggests puja and aarti at a shrine.

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March 10 20132013-03-10January 13 20152015-01-13July 19 20162016-07-19December 30 20092009-12-30A temple shrine photograph showing golden deity murtis of a seated male deity and a companion figure, both richly ornamented, behind a band of garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green. A standing shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha-style necklace performs ritual service at the front, while a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a red-and-white flower garland stands beside a central sivalinga-like stone form decorated with garlands. Offerings of fruit sit on a tray, lit oil lamps stand on tall brass and silver stands, and a large gold ornamental backrest frames the foreground. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a temple shrine.2010-01-01February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple ritual scene at night in which a priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-gold wrap and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck, holds a lit oil lamp or flame before a richly decorated deity murti. An attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a patterned cap stands at left. The deity is adorned with multicolour floral garlands in pink, yellow, white and green, gold jewellery, a crown and ornate necklaces, seated on a gold throne or peetha with a gold kalasha-style vessel and offerings. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor and a silver tray holds flower garlands, consistent with aarti during puja.2014-12-05February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers frames a group of gilded deity murtis. In the centre, a tall conical linga-like form stands on a base surrounded by floral wreaths. Behind it, two gold-faced standing figures wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff, and to the right a third figure in tiger-striped garment holds a staff. A person in a rust-red sari and blouse, seen from behind with a red-and-gold turban-like head covering, holds up a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. Brass lamp stands flank the scene, and a gold-covered ritual vessel sits at the base. This is a photograph of deity murtis and a worshipper performing arati; no living people beyond the one worshipper are visible.2015-07-31December 14 20162016-12-14A temple shrine decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers draped over a large central lingam-shaped form on a white-draped platform. Behind it, larger deity figures stand under floral arches of marigold garlands. A standing priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a black turban, red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a silver bowl, performs offering rites beside brass oil lamps. A woman in orange sari assists at the left edge. The scene shows a worship offering at a shrine.2016-07-19December 27 20092009-12-27