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Inside a stone temple shrine, a deity murti seated on a throne is decorated with a gold arch, teal drape, garlands and a large necklace. Lit brass oil lamps stand on the altar. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis face the shrine; the one at left presses his palms together, while the one at right, bare-backed with a bare head, has hands raised in worship. A standing attendant in orange touches the deity's altar area, and other murtis flank the shrine, with a plate of offerings on the stone platform.

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January 24 20162016-01-24A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a gilded arch framing a central deity murti seated on a pedestal, with a teal backdrop, garlands of flowers, and a brass kalasha in front. Two standing murtis flank the shrine: a figure in red and white on the left and a figure in red with a crown on the right. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit flame toward the deities while other devotees in orange clothes stand with palms pressed together. Brass oil lamps and a plate of offerings sit on the platform. No a person candidate is visibly present.2016-01-24January 24 20162016-01-24Photograph inside a temple shrine lit by oil lamps. At the centre, a golden arched niche frames a deity murti with a crown, trident and garlands, seated beside a consort figure on a raised dais decorated with flower garlands and a silver-coloured ornamental base. Two men in saffron and orange dhotis stand near the altar: one holds a ceremonial staff, the other tends the lamps. A man in a red shawl with a ceremonial umbrella stands at left, and a figure in orange robes and a red-plumed headdress stands at right beside a dark-skinned statue wearing red and garlands. In the foreground, a person in a reddish-brown garment faces the shrine from behind, and a camera operator is visible at the far left edge.2016-01-24January 24 20162016-01-24January 24 20162016-01-24Interior of a stone temple shrine at night with a gilded arch framing a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati on a raised dais, decorated with flower garlands and a bead necklace. Standing to the right, a shaved-headed man in a bare-chested, rust-orange dhoti and wrap faces the shrine, with a red beaded garland on his shoulders. Brass oil lamps stand before the altar. Flanking deity statues wear colourful garlands, one in a yellow dhoti and red turban, the other in orange garments. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge.2016-01-24A night-time photo of a temple shrine with a stone frame and a gold-edged arch housing a deity murti with a trident, flanked by smaller figures adorned with garlands. Two men in red-orange and saffron dhoti-style clothing stand in the foreground with hands folded in namaskar, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, the other seen from behind with a red cloth over the shoulder. Brass lamps and offerings stand on the stone platform, and a red velvet curtain hangs at the right edge.2016-01-24June 26 20132013-06-26A temple shrine scene with a golden arched frame and green backdrop, housing a pair of deity murtis seated on a dark pedestal, the central figure adorned with red garlands and a crown, the companion figure in a blue-green garment with a gold crown. Several robed people in orange and maroon attire stand around the shrine: one in a dark red dhoti with bare shoulders and white forehead marking holds a small bowl, another in saffron-orange holds a book and gestures, and a third in an orange-red garment stands at the right. A small figure in a dark red robe stands in a niche at right with folded hands. Brass lamps and a metal vessel sit on a side table, and tall brass oil lamps stand at the edges. Small figures stand near the shrine base, with a metal ritual object at the front. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at the shrine.2013-06-25Night view of a temple shrine raised on a grey stone platform with carved pillars. Behind a gold-framed arch sits a deity murti with a crown and multiple arms, seated beside a smaller figure, flanked by standing statues garlanded with flower garlands. Oil lamps stand on the platform in front of the murti. Two people in the foreground, both partly turned away from the camera: one wears an orange-saffron dhoti and carries a long staff, the other wears a rust-red cloth with a red garland and a head covering. A red curtain hangs at the right edge.2016-01-24June 25 20132013-06-25 +1 copies