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Photo of a ritual worship at a shrine beneath a stone-pillared canopy. In the centre, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a seated Shiva-like figure with a red-and-orange head covering and a female consort in blue with a crown, both wearing garlands in yellow, orange and blue. A small red-clad figure with a garland lies in front. A standing priest in orange robes with a white garland holds a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a seated devotee in orange with hands folded sits to the right. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a brass bowl surround the shrine, with blue curtains framing the sides.

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A photo of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and a deity murti pair in a palanquin-like golden throne, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a large floral garland at the centre. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a white garland and white marks on his body holds a flame lamp toward the deities, while a kneeling person in orange with hands folded in prayer sits on the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, brass bowls and offerings surround the shrine, with blue cloth draped behind and stone pillars on either side.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Inside a golden-arched shrine, a large gilded deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair receives worship. The central deity wears a red turban and bejewelled attire, while the goddess beside him wears a blue sari with gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and a white garland drape the murti and a golden pedestal. In front, a small white figure with red cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on the altar, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels flank the scene. At left, a man in an orange robe and white flower garland stands with folded hands beside a flame in a lamp, while another orange-robed attendant kneels at the far left. This is a puja ritual in the shrine.2009-01-02A photograph of a golden shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and holding a trident, the other in a blue-toned form with a tall crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a standing figure in orange robes with a white garland faces the shrine, while a seated devotee in orange with hands joined sits at left. A brass oil lamp with a flame burns in the foreground beside brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and scattered petals. Golden lamp stands flank the altar. Robed attendants are visible at the edges.2009-01-02A photograph inside an ornate golden-arched shrine showing two large murti figures seated on a golden throne, one with a red and gold crown and the other in a blue and gold sari-style garment, both draped with marigold garlands. In front, a small figure in red and white garments with a garland sits on the base, flanked by brass vessels and tall brass lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white garland stands with folded hands before a flame in a small lamp, while another orange-robed person sits at the far left. Blue curtains and foliage frame the open-sided pavilion.2009-01-02Inside an open golden-framed shrine, a standing man in orange robes and a garland holds a lit oil lamp toward a large gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne, one figure in red and gold with a crown and the other in blue with a crown, both adorned with flower garlands and gold jewellery. A younger man in orange stands at the left edge with hands raised in devotion. In the foreground a small blue-faced figure in red is garlanded, with brass kalasha vessels and lamps on the ground and blue curtains framing the hall.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A golden-arched shrine holds a large deity murti pair seated on a golden throne with garlands of yellow and red flowers, one figure wearing a red turban and crown and the other a tall crown and blue-and-gold dress. In front, a small red-clad figure stands among silver and brass vessels. At left, a person in orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands raised in prayer beside a lit oil lamp, and brass lamps line the shrine. Orange-clad attendants and blue drapes frame the scene.2009-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine during a Brahmotsavam-related ritual. Two large deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands; the central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a trident, while the figure beside wears a blue and gold outfit. A small elephant-headed murti sits in front with red and white garments and a garland. In the foreground at left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands folded, and another person in orange is at the right edge. An oil lamp burns at lower left beside brass lamp stands and offering vessels.2009-01-02