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Photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne-like dais under a gilded arch, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a crown, holding a trident-like staff; the consort figure wears a pink and gold sari with a jeweled crown. A devotee in an orange robe stands at left with hands joined in namaskar before the murti, and a silver-edged offering tray sits in front of the altar. Flowers and garlands fill the frame.

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A photograph of two metal murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by a golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange crown-like headdress and a red-orange cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a pink silk sari with gold border, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces, with a hand raised in blessing. A red silk canopy drapes above, and a standing person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands at the left edge, facing the murtis and touching the platform. Flowers decorate the base and sides of the platform.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam or puja at a shrine with a golden arched frame. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, raising both arms to place or adjust a garland or cloth over the head of a metallic deity murti. The seated murti at center wears a pointed crown, a pink silk sari and ornaments, with a red-orange cloth draped above. Dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers surround the deities, and a flower-decorated tray sits at lower left.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps where three figures in saffron and orange clothing perform worship before a deity murti. The central deity pair is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and a gold arch frame. In front, a smaller seated figure wears orange and red with a garland, and an ornate crown sits on the right. A standing man on the left holds a brass bowl while a bald man in orange cloth and a woman in orange garments extend their hands in ritual offering. Silver and brass vessels with flower garlands are arranged on the marble platform.2008-03-24December 31 20082008-12-31March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of a temple scene with two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The male-form figure wears an orange turban and a red-orange shawl, and the female-form figure wears a pink silk sari with a black and gold crown. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, leaning forward with hands pressed together in worship. A man in orange clothing sits at lower left beside a brass cymbal, and a brass lamp and flower-decorated offering tray appear in the foreground. The gilded arch behind the figures frames the scene.2008-03-22A photograph of an ornate deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden-orange draped platform within a gilded arch garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flowers. A black Shiva lingam stands on a stone yoni pedestal in front, with water flowing over it. On the left, a shirtless man with long hair wears an orange dhoti and stands near the lingam, facing the murti. A small brown-draped figure sits at the lower right. The setting is a stone-walled hall with a plain ceiling.2008-03-31January 01 20122012-01-01