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A figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the left of a golden arched shrine, tending a decorated shivalinga draped in purple cloth and yellow-and-red marigold garlands. Behind it, two golden deity murtis stand under a green curtain, one holding a lotus-like object and wearing a tall crown with a purple sari-like garment. A brass oil lamp stands at the right on the shrine platform, and the scene looks like a temple abhishekam or puja setting. The figure's face is not visible enough for appearance-based identification, so the a person field is set to unsure and no name is attached to him.

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September 21 20142014-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with an ornate golden arch. In the centre, a standing deity murti with a crown and jewelled garments and a second deity figure with a crown and fan-like headdress stand behind a seated figure draped in orange and white. A man in orange robes with a white-marked forehead stands at left, holding a ritual item over the altar. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands in yellow and red, fruit offerings, and a golden platform heaped with marigolds and roses surround the shrine. A man in orange with a shaved head sits at lower right. Red curtains and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21A priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to touch the shoulder of a large golden deity murti in a red-curtained shrine arch. The golden male deity wears a red and orange turban, a yellow garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female deity beside him wears a purple and green sari, layered gold necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped across both figures. Below, a white-clad figure seated in front of the statues is decorated with a gold-bordered cloth and flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a small brass vessel and a potted plant sit at the bottom right.2010-07-21Photo of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Two standing deity murtis with ornate gold crowns and red-and-gold garments are framed by a gilded arch, with a red and gold cloth draped behind them. In front, a long garland-wrapped altar holds a smaller murti in orange garments with a gold necklace. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at the right with hands folded in prayer, while a man in orange robes stands at the left edge, hand raised. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2008-03-22Night-time worship at a temple shrine. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a beaded necklace, holds a lit oil lamp in his right hand toward an ornately decorated deity murti. The central couple figures are dressed in green and purple, one wearing a crown and holding a trident, with a cobra hood above them and garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the idols. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and flower offerings on the floor in front. A small figure in purple sits on the pink-draped platform. The golden arched frame and carved pillars surround the scene. Gold lettering appears at the lower right, partly obscured. Physical people visible are only the priest.2011-10-30A photo of a temple shrine decorated with flowers and garlands. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised platform draped in green cloth: a figure with a crown and orange turban holding a trident, and a consort in a pink dress with a dark cap and gold jewellery. A black shivalingam stands on a silver yoni-pitha in front of them. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward to touch or offer at the lingam. Brass lamps, palm leaves and bouquets frame the altar, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right. The person in orange is a devotee performing puja; a clear appearance-based identification is not established.2008-12-31October 30 20112011-10-30A person in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, white marks on the arms and forehead, stands at left with hands joined toward a shrine. Behind a black stone base holding a tall lingam, seated deity murti with a crown, flower garlands and gold ornaments sit within a gilded arch framed by green cloth. A standing figure in a gold-and-orange striped garment, rudraksha necklace and white flower garland stands at right. Brass oil lamps and small metal offerings sit on the floor, with petals scattered at the base.2017-09-05December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine showing a robed priest in orange performing abhishekam on a black shivalinga set in a stone basin in front of a deity pair. The deity murti, shown with a red-orange turban and ornate gold necklaces, and a consort in a pink and magenta sari with a red shawl, are framed by a golden arch, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a white bull statue with green cloth. Blue velvet curtains flank the shrine, with brass oil lamps and a small red-clad figure at right. A second robed attendant in orange kneels at left. The priest in orange holds a stick or ritual implement while pouring over the linga. Two physical people are visible.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine showing two painted deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame against a red backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and a tall crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with a silver necklace; the figure on the right wears a red and orange sari with red beaded jewellery. Both are draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front stands a black linga draped with garlands, a cobra hood above it, and several brass oil lamps surround the platform. No people are visible.2010-10-12June 22 20132013-06-22