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Photo of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, pink, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis, one in a red and gold garment with a crown and the other in red with silver jewellery, are seated under a gold arch. A standing woman in orange robes with a long gold necklace rings a handbell and holds a small oil lamp before them. In the foreground, a garlanded golden kalasha-like vessel rests on a white cloth. Behind to the right, a bearded man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a plate of offerings sits on a table.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a golden arch, draped in yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and silver jewellery and a cream dhoti; the figure on the right wears a red sari with ornate gold and silver necklaces. In front, a standing person in a saffron-orange robe and a gold rudraksha-style necklace holds a brass bell and smiles, with a ceremonial ornamented brass object decorated with flowers in the foreground. To the right, a bearded man in orange clothes stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Puja offerings and a tray with flowers are visible beside them.2008-12-26March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple ceremony beside a gilded arch. Two golden-faced deity murtis seated on a blue-draped seat are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands; the male figure wears an orange turban and rich white and red jewelry, the female figure wears a red sari and silver ornaments. A standing woman in orange robes with a flower garland holds flowers and faces the murtis. Two men in orange robes at right hold a tray of offerings and flower petals. A large printed portrait of a woman in gold jewelry stands at left. Floral garlands and red fabric frame the scene.2008-12-26March 03 20112011-03-03December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, standing at left and holding a brass oil lamp with lit flame and a brass bell while performing an aarti or puja before large metallic deity murti. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns, jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands; one holds a trident. Behind them are yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. The man appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-26December 27 20092009-12-27December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA festival photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed platform draped with garlands in pink, yellow, white and purple. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and heavy jewellery; the male figure wears an orange turban. To the right, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial pendant holds a bell and a lit lamp, performing an aarti. A bearded man in orange, hands folded in prayer, sits at the lower right. A painted portrait of a goddess with gold jewellery and a crown appears at the left beside a brass lamp.2008-12-26 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09Photograph of a ritual at a covered temple shrine. A figure in a saffron-orange garment with long dark hair stands at center, holding a small brass plate and making an offering toward two large gold-faced deity murti with garlands and jewelled ornaments; one wears a red turban and the other a crown, and a purple cloth drapes the second. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left, one holding a round brass tray. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers hang around the murti, a decorated pot with painted green and red patterns sits at lower right, and green leaves hang from the ceiling at left.2007-12-26December 27 20092009-12-27