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Photograph inside a temple shrine where a deity murti stands on a silver-edged pedestal draped in an orange and gold silk cloth with a green and red garland, decorated with flower garlands and peacock-feather fans. Two men in white dhotis with green borders kneel or lean at the base: one in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala works near the pedestal, and a second in white with a green-bordered cloth attends from the right. Brass lamps with lit wicks and marigold garlands line the altar. Brass lamp stands and a gold-framed picture appear at left.

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A temple scene inside a Hindu shrine at Nithyanandeshwara temple. A deity murti sits on a gold palanquin-style pedestal beneath a gold canopy, draped in orange and green silk and decorated with red and white flower garlands. Behind it stand gilded shrine figures framed by multicoloured flower garlands. A barefoot man in white dhoti with a green-bordered shawl stands at left looking aside. A man in white dhoti and shawl bends forward toward the murti, adjusting or offering something. Another white-clad man stands at right, and two women in saffron and blue saris, one with a bindi and jewellery, stand at the right edge. Brass oil lamps and lit candles sit around the pedestal, and peacock-feather fans are visible.July 16 20152015-07-16Night-time outdoor procession scene in front of a gilded canopy shrine decorated with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. Beneath the canopy sits a large deity murti draped in red and orange cloth with garlands. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands at the right, bending toward the murti, while a man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at lower left and another in white kneels at lower right, handling a lit oil lamp and offerings on a green leaf and blue cloth. A woman in red sari stands at the upper left and a flag with a blue logo is visible at right.A temple ritual photograph with an orange-robed priest bending over a fire-pit homa beside a shrine of deity murtis draped in garlands of marigold and red flowers. The priest wears a saffron dhoti and has a shaved head with a rudraksha-style mala at his neck. A kneeling assistant in white ritual cloth tends the offerings, which include marigold petals, dried twigs, a bowl of food and brass lamps. Behind them, a figure in an orange robe stands beside a golden kalasha-topped structure and deity figures in red cloth. Orange curtains frame the scene.2010-11-12July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja in progress. A man seated on the left wears an orange robe, a gold necklace and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, and is adorning a deity murti with garlands. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and upper cloth, with a rudraksha mala, bends over a black platform as he attends the murti. The deity is dressed in a green silk sari with gold border, decorated with white and red garlands. A brass plate of red and white flowers sits on a red cloth at lower left, and gold-framed niches with jewelled necklaces and red and purple garlands fill the background.2009-10-17Night-time photograph inside a temple shrine before a pair of painted deity murti seated on a dais, one wearing an orange turban and white bead garland, the other in a pink and green sari. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at left of the dais, bowing, while a man in a brown shawl kneels at lower right. A small white figure in orange garments sits on the platform in front. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and a brass lamp stand on yellow-topped stands; red curtains frame the shrine and a carved stone pillar stands at right.2008-01-03February 19 20162016-02-19 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, framing two large deity murtis with gold crowns and jewelled necklaces. A figure in a green dhoti and gold-trimmed garment stands at the centre, holding a lamp-like object over the deities. Beside him a priest in a white dhoti and shaved head performs a ritual, holding a flame, while an attendant in orange cloth stands nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone floor and a small pot sits at the base of the shrine, amid carved stone pillars and a golden arch.2011-12-13A photograph inside a decorated temple hall with red walls and a dark red floor covering. On the right, two large deity murtis sit on a green-draped golden throne-like seat (peetha), adorned with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery. In front, a man in a white dhoti and a woman in a green-and-gold sari stand with folded hands in prayer, and a white-clad man with a rust-coloured shawl and a red cloth bag stands nearby. A young boy in a dark shirt and a man in a white dhoti with a golden-yellow shawl stand to the left. Brass oil lamps and a multicoloured canopy with tassels frame the scene.2015-10-18November 09 20092009-11-09