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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a large gilded deity murti standing behind a central linga-shaped form. The murti wears a red-and-orange turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a long gold necklace, beside a second female-form deity in purple clothing with gold jewelry. A seated person in orange clothing with long dark hair sits on the lower platform in front of the altar, facing the shrine. Offerings of flowers, oil lamps and a white cloth are arranged on the steps, and a smaller white-and-orange idol sits at the base. A yellow flower backdrop with blue clouds fills the background. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam, with the seated figure as the officiant.

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January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A seated person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits at the left on a wooden chair, hands resting near a brass bowl, before a richly decorated shrine. The central deity murti, a face with a white and red tilak and a gold-coloured crown, is almost entirely covered by thick garlands of marigolds, roses and yellow flowers. Behind it stand two larger carved figures, one wearing a tall crown and the other a gold-trimmed headdress, also draped in flower garlands. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and fruit offerings in front. Walls are framed with bands of yellow, orange and white marigold garlands. The person is seated beside the altar and appears to be attending the puja, with no visible crowd.2007-01-01A photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Two large painted deity murtis stand behind, one in orange and a crown, the other in purple sari with gold jewellery. A seated figure in orange robes with long loose hair sits on the left, facing a white statue seated on a peetha, dressed in orange with a turban and flower garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flower offerings and a bowl of lotus blossoms are arranged before them. The backdrop is covered in flower-petal mountain and cloud designs.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple worship scene with a person in saffron-orange robes from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, holding a silver lamp or aarti vessel with a flame toward a deity arrangement. Two golden deity murtis stand behind a flower-garlanded central figure, one with an orange-and-red striped turban and ornate necklaces, the other wearing a purple garment and a crown. Yellow, red and white flower garlands and a floral arch frame the murtis, with a bright yellow floral backdrop behind. The scene suggests aarti at a deity shrine, with garlands and a kalasha-like decoration in the foreground.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple, forming arches around two golden deity murtis. The left deity holds a trident and wears a crown; the right deity wears a crown and purple garment with gold jewellery. In front stands a long-haired figure in orange robes with a red-and-orange sash, facing the deities with one hand raised toward the right murti. A man in an orange dhoti at the left holds a brass vessel, as if offering water or pouring abhishekam. Below, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white cloth amid offerings of bananas, brass lamps and vessels. The scene suggests a ritual worship of deities.2008-01-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits at the left with palms pressed together in namaste, a white garland around the neck and long dark hair, before a decorated shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti with a tall crown and gold ornaments, flanked by a second murti, all draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, and red and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps (deepa) burn on either side of the altar, and a brass kalasha-like vessel and offerings sit on the stone platform below. Red curtains frame the scene on the right. The figure's appearance is consistent with a devotee or priest in orange, but the image does not clearly establish the identity of the person.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with flower-covered backdrop depicting mountains and clouds. Two large deity murtis stand behind an arch of garlands, one with a crown and one with a gold crown. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with a garland of marigolds and rudraksha, while a priest in orange robes adjusts garlands at left. A seated stone or metal figure wears an orange cloth and garland, with fruit, brass lamps and a kalasha arranged on a tray below. A man in white stands at the right edge holding an object. Rustic stone pillars frame the shrine.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with a floral backdrop of yellow blooms and green foliage. Two large sculpted deity figures stand behind, one in an orange turban with a trident-like staff and ornate necklaces, the other in a crown and purple garment. A central garlanded deity murti sits on a seat. At lower left a seated man with long curly hair, bare-chested, wearing an orange cloth, sits with hands joined in front of a white statue draped in orange and garlands. Offerings of fruit, brass vessels and a kalasha lie on the platform.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, with a yellow flower backdrop bearing blue cloud motifs. Two gilt metal deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and necklaces, the other in a purple sari-like garment. In front, a large floral garland surrounds a central kalasha or sacred pot with a flower-decorated top. A man in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left holding a brass lamp and a small vessel, while a second person in orange stands beside him. A devotee in orange sits in front of the altar with offerings of flowers and brass lamps, and a smaller framed deity murti stands at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a temple.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple ceremony with a large deity murti, possibly a goddess, draped in long garlands of orange, yellow, red, purple and green flowers and a decorated golden crown. A seated figure on the left wears an orange robe, has long dark curly hair and a bare arm with bangles, seated before brass offering plates holding fruit and a lamp. A smaller white-clad figure with an orange turban and orange shawl sits in front of the murti's base, also garlanded. Behind them is a wall of yellow flower work with blue clouds and orange zigzag patterns. The scene appears to be a festival or abhishekam setting with floral decoration and offerings. The seated figure on the left has distinctive long hair and orange robes, but the visible cues are not sufficient to confirm identity.2008-01-01