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Outdoor temple shrine with two large gilded murti of deities draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, one holding a trident and the other a ceremonial object. In front stands a shaved-headed priest in orange robes holding a long staff or fan near a brass lamp stand, facing the shrine during worship. A smaller figure in orange with an orange head wrap sits or stands at the base of the platform among garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with a red railing and trees behind.

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November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11A priest in saffron-orange robes stands at the right of a temple shrine, blowing a long brass horn or conch-like instrument while holding a ceremonial bell-and-lamp setup. Behind him, two large gilded deity murtis of goddesses stand under an ornate golden arch, draped in red and green silks, heavily adorned with gold jewellery, yellow and red marigold garlands, and purple-wrapped flower strands. One figure holds a trident-like staff and a shield. Below, a small white-draped statue wearing an orange cloth and a garland sits on a white cloth beside a decorative plate. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops and a red railing stand in the foreground, with trees beyond the open pavilion.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11A temple puja scene under an arched golden niche. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and a beaded necklace, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine, smoke rising. Inside the niche, two large deity murtis sit side by side, adorned with red and gold garments, gold crowns, necklaces and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a white-clad altar cloth and brass lamps surround a white sculpted figure with an orange head-cloth and a garland, shown as a statue, not a living person. Brass vessels, kalasha-style pots and offering plates sit on the stone platform. A red wall and foliage appear outside.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11January 02 20092009-01-02Photo of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti pair: a seated male figure with a red turban and a female figure in a blue sari with gold crown, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron robes stands at left with folded hands and a white garland, while another saffron-clad figure kneels at right edge. Brass oil lamps, a lit flame, brass vessels and offerings sit on the floor before a small white-and-red figurine wearing a rudraksha-style mala. No person in the image is identified as a person. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 14 20102010-12-14November 11 20102010-11-11January 02 20092009-01-02