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A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red undergarment stands in front of a decorated deity shrine, bowing head forward while a second figure in a white cloth and orange garment kneels or sits at the base. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a bronze vessel in his hands, is pouring or offering from a brass bowl at the left. The shrine is festooned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arched over two gilded deity murti in crowns, one with an orange turban and the other in a purple sari with gold jewellery. Fruit, bananas, brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel rest on the altar. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja with flower decoration.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large flower-decorated arch behind a central deity murti and an ornate shrine of two standing divine figures, one wearing an orange turban and the other in a purple sari with gold jewellery. In front, a priest in orange robes raises a small brass vessel while a long-haired figure in orange garments stands at the centre, partly turned away from the camera. The central murti wears an orange cloth and garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, with brass lamps and a platter of bananas and fruit on the altar in front. A small golden figure stands at the right.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, white and green. Two gilded deity murtis stand in the back, one wearing an orange and white turban with a trident, the other in a purple sari with a jeweled crown, framed by floral arches. In front, a smaller murti is covered in flowers and fruit offerings sit on a brass plate. A standing person in an orange robe with long dark hair, seen from behind, holds up a brass lamp toward the murtis. Brass lamps and marigold petals lie on the stone platform.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Two large deity murtis stand behind, one wearing an orange crown-like head covering and silver ornaments, the other in a purple sari with jewelled crown. In front, a small white seated sannyasi statue in orange robes and garland sits on a platter. Two priests in orange dhotis, one bald and bare-backed, stand at left with hands folded. Brass lamps, bananas, apples and petals rest on the floor before the shrine, with a white cloth beneath.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.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. Two large deity murtis stand behind, one with an orange turban and a golden crown, the other in a purple sari with ornate gold jewellery and a crown. In front, a white statue of a seated saint in orange robes wearing a garland sits on a golden pedestal. On the left, a bald man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands with his back partly turned, holding a yellow flower near the garlands. Bananas and fruit offerings sit in the lower foreground beside brass lamps.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side, one wearing an orange and red striped cloth with a tall crown, the other in a purple silk garment with ornate gold jewellery and a long beaded necklace. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron-coloured robe, stands at left reaching up toward the figures with one arm, apparently adjusting or offering at the shrine. Festoons of marigolds and jasmine frame the altar.2008-01-01A decorated shrine tableau with two large painted statues of deities behind a central figure. The statues wear crowns, gold jewellery and garlands; one holds a trident. In front, a long-haired person in orange robes and a gold-bordered orange shawl stands with back partly turned, next to a figure in a red and green skirt holding a small bowl. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves frame the scene. Below, a seated white statue wears an orange cloth and a garland, with bananas, fruit and brass lamps set before it.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01