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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing golden figure wearing a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by a second golden figure in a crown, both framed by arches of marigold and red and white flower garlands. A white-clad priest in a brown-orange dhoti on the left holds a brass vessel, while a figure in a saffron-orange cloth and turban stands behind the central raised seat, with a red and green skirted attendant beside them. In front, a white marble-like image draped in an orange cloth and garland sits at the base. Flowers, garlands and a yellow-flower backdrop fill the shrine.

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A decorated temple shrine with two large deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands and arched floral frames. In front, a bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl and a second figure in orange robes stand near a flower-decked altar, one of them touching or offering to a central object. Other people in orange clothing stand at left. The backdrop is a yellow flower-mosaic with a blue cloud and green mountain peaks. A white figure in orange drape sits at the base. Several people are visible, including partially visible ones at the edges.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two large deity murti stand under a floral arch: the left figure wears an orange-and-red turban and a gold necklace, the right wears a tall crown and a purple garment. Ahead of them a silver-and-gold ritual setup holds a flowered Ganesha figure and fruit offerings. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp, and a man in a bare-chested orange garment stands beside him, leaning forward with hands extended over the flame. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and another person in green stands at the far right. The backdrop shows a yellow flower wall with a blue cloud and green floral mountains. The scene suggests aarti or puja.2008-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, purple, yellow and white. Two painted deity murtis stand at the rear, one wearing an orange turban and the other a tall crown with a purple sari-like garment. In the foreground a seated figure in an orange robe with long dark curly hair and white flower garlands sits before a small orange-draped idol and an offering of oil lamps and flowers. A yellow backdrop with blue clouds frames the scene. The figure's appearance is consistent with a presentation of a saffron-robed sannyasi, but the face and features are not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a shrine in an open-air pavilion with carved stone pillars, where two large deity murtis stand draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes stands at left holding a ritual object, while a figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair stands before the shrine, reaching toward the deities. A smaller white and orange-clothed statue with a flower garland sits on a white-draped platform, and an ornate gilded seat with a small garlanded figure appears at right. Red drapes frame the structure and green foliage surrounds it.A temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and white flowers shows two large deity murti statues, one male with a trident and crown wearing an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklaces, and one female in a purple sari with jewelled jewellery. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with long curly hair sits cross-legged with hands folded before the shrine, beside brass oil lamps and a small offering tray. Behind the statues a yellow flower wall shows a painted blue cloud and green mountains. The scene depicts puja before the deities.2008-01-01A photograph of a flower-decorated shrine under a stone roof at an outdoor temple setting. A shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at the centre, raising a ritual lamp or vessel toward the deities, while another orange-clad attendant stands at the left edge. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands, with a yellow flower-covered wall painted with a blue cloud and green mountain motifs. A pillar on each side is wrapped in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Near the bottom, a small orange-robed figure and a seated white statue are surrounded by flower offerings. No readable text appears.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 04 20152015-01-04January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a shrine at an outdoor pavilion. Two devotees in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one holds a brass puja plate and lamp, the other, a woman with a garland, gestures toward the shrine. Behind them is a large deity murti pair in bronze tone, adorned with yellow, red and white garlands, pearl necklaces and a crown-like headdress, one figure in an orange turban. A white marble statue of a robed figure in an orange turban and garland sits on the altar in front. Stone pillars and a red-and-white canopy frame the scene.