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A temple ritual at a shrine. A woman in a saffron-orange robe with a pink-purple flower garland stands at right, holding a tall brass lamp toward a decorated deity murti. Two men in saffron-orange robes with gold-beaded necklaces sit at left beside silver and brass plates of flowers and offerings. The murti is draped in dense garlands of yellow, white, orange and purple flowers, and a golden arch frames it. Silver and brass vessels, lamps and flower-filled trays sit on the stone platform, and green foliage and a flowering plant are visible at the edges.

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Outdoor-facing temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland stands at center, raising a tall brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti of a Shiva-family form with a bull (Nandi) beside it, both adorned with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Two seated men in orange robes and rudraksha beads sit at left beside a brass tray of flowers. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, plates of petals and a palanquin-like frame with flowers fill the foreground under a gilded arch.2008-12-31A standing woman in an orange saffron sari with a flower garland holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) before a decorated deity murti of a male and female figure seated on a bull-like vahana, adorned with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. Two saffron-clad attendants kneel nearby with offering plates, brass pots and kalasha vessels on a low table. A gold-framed arch and a blue curtain frame the shrine under a stone temple canopy. Visible garlands and a small red-clad figurine complete the puja scene.2008-12-31A woman in an orange sari stands at a brass lamp stand performing aarti before a decorated deity murti on an elephant-shaped vahana, with a figure in red and gold on the platform. The elephant and deity are draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit to the left beside brass vessels, a plate of marigold petals and flower garlands. Pillars with carved stonework frame the open hall, with brass lamps, kalasha vessels and a backdrop of trees outside.2008-12-31A temple shrine scene in which a standing person in orange robes and a flower garland holds a tall brass oil lamp before a richly decorated deity murti of a seated deity with a gold crown and red-and-gold garments. The murti is wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed vahana/seat with a white animal-form figure below. Two seated people in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at left beside brass plates of flowers and a kalasha/vessel set. A blue cloth hangs behind, and the setting appears to be an open temple pavilion with carved stone pillars. The scene suggests puja or aarti offered to the deity murti.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A standing woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt holds a tall brass lamp with flame, a garland draped over her shoulder. Two seated attendants in orange robes with beaded necklaces sit at left, one holding a floral tray. Before a golden-framed shrine, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands and a golden crown-like headpiece; a bull figure is visible beside it. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and flower-filled plates sit on the platform. The scene is aarti in front of a decorated deity murti.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor temple shrine during a ritual. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of white and orange flowers and a yellow headband holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) before an arched gold shrine. Inside, a pair of deity murtis in pink and purple garments sit on a raised dais with yellow and red flower garlands. A seated devotee in orange cloth sits to the left, and brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings stand on the platform. Blue and silver tinsel decorates the pillars. The figure's long hair and orange robes with garland are cues, but the face is not used; identity is uncertain.2008-12-24 +1 copiesOutdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30A woman in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti with gold crowns and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. The deities are seated under a gilded arch in a temple-like pavilion. In the foreground a small figure in orange and a white shawl with garlands sits beside ritual brass vessels, and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left edge. A brass lamp stand and kalasha-type vessels surround the altar. Some garland-decorated golden structure is placed before the murti.2009-12-30A temple shrine with a golden arched canopy and red drapes, where a deity murti and a seated figure statue are adorned with thick garlands of marigolds and flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. Two standing men in front perform ritual worship. The man on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-beaded necklace, holding a silver tray. The man in the centre wears an orange robe and orange headband, holding a flaming lamp in his hands. A seated white-clad figure in orange garments with a shaved head sits to the right, plus a small seated statue in orange. Brass lamps, brass vessels and a folded cloth sit on the floor before the shrine. Two people are visible physically: the priest in white and the robed man in orange.2010-12-27