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A temple shrine with a decorated deity murti of a standing Shiva-form figure and a consort figure, both draped in colourful garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A small white and red floral garland drapes a central linga-like object on a pedestal. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at left; one, with a shaved head and arm bands, holds a brass lamp while a woman in an orange sari and gold bangles reaches toward the offering. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a banana leaf and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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Temple ritual photo at a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in the background, both decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, beside a woman in an orange sari with red and white garlands, who together pour liquid over a central lingam wrapped in a white and red flower garland. A smaller seated figure in orange and red clothing with a garland sits in the lower foreground, and a green banana leaf and brass lamp stand at right. The ceremony appears to be an abhishekam.2013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01January 1st 2013A temple shrine scene with a standing devotee in a maroon dhoti and orange shawl, with long dark hair, offering flowers toward a sanctum. The shrine is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white. Behind are two gilded deity murtis with crowns and jewellery, one in red and gold attire. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a small figure in orange clothing sits in front at lower left.2011-12-18Photograph of a temple shrine where two men in saffron and maroon garments perform a puja before a deity murti. The man on the left wears orange robes, white tilak markings on his forehead and a beaded necklace, and holds a hand near the shrine. The man in the centre wears a maroon dhoti and shawl, gold armlets, and holds a brass plate of offerings toward the murti. The central murti is adorned with heavy flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with a gold plate beneath. Behind them, gold-coloured figures in ornate red and orange clothing and crowns stand in the shrine niche, and a small seated saffron-robed figure sits at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge.2011-12-18January 01 20132013-01-01Temple scene with a deity murti dressed in orange and red and heavily garlanded with marigolds and bright multicoloured flower strings, set before large golden-armed figures of a goddess in red silk and a male deity in ornate gold. Two priests in orange and maroon dhotis stand at the shrine: the left one in orange robes with white forehead markings holds a brass tray, and the other, with long hair, a red-maroon garment and gold armband, holds a ritual vessel as an arati or puja offering. In front sits a small white-and-red seated figure with a rudraksha-style necklace. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right.2011-12-18January 01 20132013-01-01December 15 20112011-12-15A standing man with long dark hair and a red flower garland wears an orange-brown dhoti and sash, holding a silver cup and a flame-lit lamp before a shrine. Behind him, a deity murti pair decorated with gold ornaments and rudraksha is framed by multicoloured flower garlands, with a white flower arch above a small seated figure in orange robes and a red-brown headdress. Brass lamps stand at the right under a banana leaf. The scene is a puja at a temple altar.