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A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine with gilded arch and green curtain behind an altar of deity murtis. A priest in orange clothing sits at the altar with a plate of offerings, lamps and a silver bowl before him, while a devotee in an orange-and-yellow striped sari bends forward with folded hands at the stone platform. A garland of white flowers hangs before the central murti. A small standing figure in a blue niche stands to the right. One priest and one devotee are visible.

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A photograph of a stone shrine with a golden arch and green curtain backdrop, where two deity murti are dressed in colourful garments and garlands. A woman in an orange sari sits at the shrine platform beside brass vessels, small bowls and leafy offerings. In front, a devotee in an orange-and-yellow striped sari bends forward with folded hands, offering prayer at the platform edge. A small standing statue in a blue niche and a red curtain appear at right.2013-08-15August 15 20132013-08-15A photograph of a stone shrine with a carved grey stone platform and pillars under a red-curtained open pavilion. Two large deity murtis stand behind an altar draped in white and orange cloth, one painted red-faced with a red headdress and the other with a crown and gold-trimmed garments, both wearing garlands of white and green flowers and necklaces. A brass kalasha, lamps and puja vessels sit on the altar. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in orange-saffron cloth sits with hands folded in prayer, while a second priest in orange cloth with a gold border bows low on a mat at the right edge. Two people are visible, both clad in orange sannyasi-style clothing.2013-05-17A photograph inside a stone shrine with carved grey pillars and a gilded arch framing a deity murti pair in red and gold garments, one holding a trident, with garlands of marigolds and a green backdrop. In front, on a grey stone platform, a man in saffron-orange robes sits bowed in worship over a ritual setup with brass lamps, a purple cloth, flower garlands and small offering vessels. To the right, a woman with long dark hair in an orange-red sari with gold border stands with folded hands facing the shrine.2013-03-15Photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold arched frame enclosing two large painted deity murtis, one with a red-orange crown and multiple arms holding ritual objects, the other in blue with a crown and beaded garlands. A saffron-robed figure sits cross-legged at the lower left in front of offerings, bowls of food, brass lamps and a white flower garland. A smaller shrine niche to the right holds a standing figure in a teal backdrop. Green and red drapes frame the scene. Small figures are carved into the pillars and a Ganesha relief appears on the lower left wall.2013-08-15A temple shrine with a deity murti of a seated goddess and a larger carved figure decorated with gold ornaments, green cloth and a garland of flowers. In the foreground, a man in an orange-brown robe kneels on a grey stone platform, reaching toward a brass plate and ritual vessels with lamps. A woman in an orange sari bows low with her head near the platform edge. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a small figure is visible in a niche. The setting is a stone-pillared temple with an open doorway and trees outside.2013-03-15April 01 20132013-04-01A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and carved walls, hung with purple and gold festoons along the roof edge. Inside, a golden-framed shrine holds a large deity murti with dark face, crown and ornaments, seated beside a female figure, with a red curtain behind and brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels placed on the stone platform in front. A single person in a standing, reverent pose faces the shrine, wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl, barefoot on a woven mat. Red-and-white painted railings and trees frame the scene.2013-03-22March 30 20132013-03-30Photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold arched frame holding a deity murti of a seated goddess with multiple arms and a deity murti of a male figure in a crown and beaded necklaces, backed by green and red drapery. A devotee in orange robes sits cross-legged at the front of the shrine platform before brass lamps, silver bowls of offerings, and garlands. A smaller figure stands in a turquoise-backed niche to the right. Red curtains hang at the right edge of the open pavilion. Surrounding trees are visible. The devotee is a seated priest or devotee, not a clearly identifiable a person.2013-08-15A photograph of a bare-headed figure in an orange saffron robe and orange wrap bending low with hands joined at a granite shrine platform. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti with a red and gold crown, adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by a smaller murti and brass oil lamps. The stone pillars are carved, and orange curtains frame the open pavilion, with greenery beyond. The devotee appears to be performing padapuja or pranam before the deity. Only one physical person is visible.2010-10-09 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine with a stone plinth in the foreground. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange cloth sits cross-legged on the left, hands folded in prayer before a deity murti draped in a white and gold cloth, with garlands of marigold and red flowers, and an ornate gilded arch behind. A second figure in red-orange dhoti and shawl with long dark hair stands on the right, facing the shrine with palms pressed together. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on the plinth, and a smaller standing deity figure appears in an inner niche. Red and white painted walls and a tin roof show behind the open pillared hall.2013-04-06 +1 copies