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A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a seated deity pair decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A figure in a white sleeveless top and white dhoti stands at the centre, bending forward to touch or offer something at the central altar, with a white cloth and white-draped object before them. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and saffron dhotis with rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a silver plate and another a tray. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass vessels sit on the stone floor. Rose petals are scattered on the platform.

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A woman in a white sari-style garment bends forward at a shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands, lighting or offering a lamp with a brass arati lamp near a white marble deity murti seated on a throne. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at left; one holds a silver vessel and has a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and a brass tray with offerings sit on a white-draped altar, with a red cloth backdrop behind the deities.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A woman in a white sari stands bent forward at a temple shrine, extending her hands toward a white marble statue of a seated figure in a white turban and white robe, draped with red and white garlands. Behind her, a pair of decorated deity murtis wear white and gold garments and crowns, framed by a heavy garland of yellow, red and purple flowers and a red cloth backdrop. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a tray, and brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and a lota sit on the floor in front. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja at the shrine. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the central figure is a statue.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Temple worship scene in an open-sided stone shrine with carved pillars and trees visible beyond. Centre, a man with long dark hair and a white dhoti and shawl stands with arms raised over a stone altar, offering flowers toward two large painted deity murtis with gold crowns and elaborate jewellery, each draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. A shivalinga with a white cloth and flower garland sits in front. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a silver tray with a lit flame, beside a younger attendant in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings stand on the altar.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A woman in white garments stands at center holding a brass lamp with a flame, with long dark hair and a gold armlet. Beside her, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a brass vessel, and another man in white with gold chains stands at left holding a silver plate. Before them is a shrine with large garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, two white-clad figures with crowns and jewelry in the background, a white-draped altar, brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a silver-tinted lingam with a small crown. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a pair of deity murtis seated together on a decorated throne-like altar beneath a gilded arch. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and a white sleeveless top, leans over the deity figures and pours from a golden vessel onto their heads. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe holds another golden bowl and reaches toward the altar. The deity figures wear white and silver garments, crowns and jewelry, and are framed by thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, with a red cloth backdrop behind the altar.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21