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Outdoor photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored garland festoons. Two deity murtis sit on a white and gold throne-like dais under a gilded arch: a crowned figure and a female figure with ornate jewelry. A standing priest in orange robes raises a plate or lamp toward them, while another orange-robed figure stands at left and a third, with a shaved head, sits at lower left in orange with a mala. Brass lamp stands line the platform, and a framed portrait with white flower garlands rests in the foreground. Several people are visible, including partly visible figures at the edges.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gold-framed arch holds deity murtis garlanded with bright flower strands. A person in an orange robe bends forward at the central shrine, offering or worshipping at a golden vessel and a gold-covered object. Two attendants in orange and saffron clothing kneel at left beside brass plates, a brass kalasha and pooja vessels. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left and a blue cloth hangs behind. Marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the murtis and the platform, and a small figure of a seated deity appears on the right pillar.2008-12-29A 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.2008-12-31Photo of a temple shrine during worship. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform puja at a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red garlands, a red crown and jewelry, set under a golden arched canopy. A man at left holds a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) and another stands at centre offering a plate of flames and flowers toward the deity; the front-left figure kneels with brass vessels, plates and offerings arranged on a stone ledge. Marigold and multicoloured garlands drape the murtis, and a blue-clad small figure sits among the offerings. Orange and pink flower arrangements frame the shrine.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 28 20082008-12-28A 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.2008-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31A 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.2009-12-30December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a temple shrine during worship. A large deity murti in a golden arched niche is draped with marigold garlands and red and orange flowers, and it sits on a white and red decorated pedestal. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand at the granite platform in front, one holding a lamp toward the deity and another tending offerings on silver trays with flowers. A man in a yellow shawl and white clothes stands at left beside a fellow in orange holding a long staff. Red curtains frame the open pavilion, and white plants and flowers decorate its edges. The scene looks like a puja or aarti in progress.2008-12-26 +1 copies