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A temple shrine with a large golden-brown deity murti seated on a throne, holding a trident and a raised hand gesture, draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a green backdrop with gold arch framing. A standing priest in white dhoti and shirt, seen from behind, raises his arm to perform worship or offering at the base of the murti. To the right, a smaller figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace stands in an alcove, hands folded. Carved grey stone pillars and a blue and pink cloth draped at the base complete the scene.

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March 29 20132013-03-29April 05 20122012-04-05April 09 20122012-04-09June 02 20132013-06-02September 28 20112011-09-28A temple shrine with large stone-carved pillars and a gilded arch holds two large deity murti statues, one wearing an orange turban and the other a tall crown, both draped in garlands and ornaments, backed by a green curtain. In front, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti waves a ceremonial lamp toward a smaller decorated image seated on a throne before the statues. Flower garlands hang along the platform, and a smaller murti stands in a side niche to the right. The scene reads as an aarti or puja at the shrine.2013-09-09April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA temple shrine photograph. Two large painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands stand in a gilded arched niche draped with green cloth; the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, and both wear rudraksha malas. In front, a priest in orange-red dhoti sits on the floor with a brass vessel, performing puja beside a white-draped altar holding a lingam with a kalasha and flower garlands. To the right stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, beside an oil lamp on a yellow-cloth base. Stone pillars with carved figures frame the scene.2013-03-06A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden-framed niche with two gilded deity murtis seated on a red-draped background. The figure on the left holds a trident and a drum-like object and wears an orange turban and garlands; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and red garlands. In front, a central peetha or linga is decorated with green and red garlands and a teal cloth. A man in a white dhoti kneels at the lower left, pouring from a small vessel among brass pooja vessels, lamps and offerings on the ledge. At the lower right, a woman with long dark hair stands with her back to the camera. To the right, a smaller golden-framed figure of a person in an orange robe with folded hands and a rudraksha mala stands beside a lamp stand.2013-04-18Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a green backdrop. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a tall crown, both draped in red garments and red-orange garlands. A silver kalasha-style vessel and an arrangement of five lamps sit in front, with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a bald man in orange-saffron robes kneels with folded hands, apparently performing puja. To the right, a smaller standing statue in an arched blue niche wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, with a lamp on a stand beside it. Offering bowls and flowers sit on the floor.2013-07-11September 28 20132013-09-28