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A photograph of a temple ritual centred on two golden deity murtis seated on a decorated throne beneath an ornate golden arch. The murtis wear crowns, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and white garments with gold borders. Garlands in red, yellow, purple and magenta frame them. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland raises one arm in front of the murtis. A second person's bare arm, adorned with bangles, holds a silver plate with offerings at lower left. Statues are not physical people, so the count reflects only the two visible humans. The setting suggests abhishekam or puja.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded arched shrine framed with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, one wearing a white and gold turban and a rudraksha mala, the other wearing a white and gold sari with a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold border and a white flower garland, raises a hand holding flowers toward the murtis. A second person's hand holds a silver plate at the lower left. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the foreground.2011-01-01A photograph of a golden murti pair of deities, a crowned male figure in a white-and-gold turban and a female figure in a white sari with a gold border, decorated with rudraksha mala, gold jewellery and a crown. Surrounding them is a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and red. In the foreground a person in white dhoti with a white flower garland and long dark hair raises one hand toward the deities, apparently offering or sprinkling something, while another person's hand holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings at the lower left. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja.2011-01-01A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne, draped with yellow, red and purple garlands and a red cloth. One figure wears a red turban and a large beaded necklace; the other wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps on either side. On the left, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and white shawl, garlanded at the neck, stands at the shrine and holds a small bell. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is flagged.2010-01-01A temple scene in front of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like platform, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and an arched golden frame. The left figure wears a red turban, a black rudraksha-style mala and jewelled earrings; the right figure wears a tall golden crown and heavy ornate necklaces. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland around the neck holds a small lit oil lamp toward the murti. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, with silver lamp stands on either side.2010-01-01A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01A person with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a golden border, stands from behind at left and holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated shrine. Two deity murti sit in the shrine: a golden figure in red and orange garments wearing a crown and layered beaded necklaces, and a consort figure in a blue sari with gold jewellery. The shrine is framed by garlands of marigolds and purple flowers, with a golden kalasha-like vessel and marigold garlands at the base. The scene is a temple puja setting; no physical person is pictured beyond the lamp-holder, and the figure's face is not visible.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a decorated altar within a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow and red-maroon marigolds. The murti on the left wears a red and orange turban, a crown, and layered gold and bead necklaces, with a raised hand. The female murti on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel draped with green and yellow garlands. At the left edge, a person in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a garland over the shoulder, stands with palms joined in prayer. Silver oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01