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A gilded temple shrine holds a dark deity murti with a crown and multicolored garments, flanked by golden lamp-bearing figures and tall brass oil lamps. A saffron-robed priest or sannyasi with a red turban stands at the right, holding a small offering tray. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and shirt, wearing a red backpack, bends low on a red-and-brown mat, reaching toward a brass plate of offerings. Red cloth draping and carved golden pillars frame the scene.

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Photograph inside a gilded shrine at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. A black deity murti with a gold crown and trident-like staff sits on a red-draped pedestal, flanked by gold lamp-bearing female figures. A barefoot attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a red turban and rudraksha mala, stands holding a brass plate. In the foreground a person in white clothes prostrates with forehead to a red-and-brown woven mat. Offerings and brass plates sit on the floor before smaller figures. Two persons are visible, one prostrating and one standing, with a deity murti and a dressed statue at the centre.2018-12-20Photo of a golden shrine at an outdoor temple setting with trees behind. A large dark deity murti stands in the centre, decorated with gold crown, jewelled ornaments, and a green backdrop with a red cloth. Golden dvarapala figures holding lamps flank the entrance, and a golden trishul stands at right. A young attendant in orange robes, orange turban, and rudraksha mala stands holding a brass vessel near the shrine. In the foreground a man in white clothing kneels on red mats before offerings in brass plates. Scene suggests puja at the shrine.2018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20182018-12-20A photograph inside a gilded temple shrine at Bidadi. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl bends forward at the left-centre, tending offerings on a low brass stand on red-carpeted floor. Behind him stands a large deity murti in a golden arch with a tall crown, adorned with white flower garlands and a red cloth backdrop. Ornate golden pillars with lion figures flank the shrine, with brass oil lamps (deepas) and a kalasha-style vessel in front. Trees are visible beyond the open sides of the structure. A partially visible person's hand appears at the far right edge.2019-04-07A photograph inside a temple shrine with red and orange curtains and carved grey stone pillars. At the centre stands an ornate golden throne with red cushions, garlanded with red, white and multicoloured flower garlands. On the throne seat is a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation, labelled as a printed portrait. Behind the throne, a deity murti of two figures is decorated with garlands. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl prostrates on a red carpet in full-length prostration. To the left, a seated man in white with rudraksha beads sits on a golden seat. On the right, two people in white ritual clothes stand with hands folded in prayer, one in a white shawl and one in a white kurta.2010-09-28A photograph inside a gilded shrine at an ashram. In the centre, a black-faced deity murti stands in a green-curtained niche, wearing a golden crown, jewelled ornaments and a red-and-gold cloth, holding a trident and other weapons. In the foreground a young boy in saffron-orange cloth and a matching orange turban, with an orange rudraksha mala, stands on a red cloth holding a brass bowl and a small plate. At lower left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bows toward the altar, with brass offering plates set on the red-and-white striped mat. Golden lamp-bearing female statues flank the shrine.2018-12-20A devotee in white clothing prostrates on a striped mat with an orange-and-black bag on his back, forehead to the floor before a shrine. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a red headcloth holds a brass bowl, wearing rudraksha beads, and a red-carpeted altar holds a large deity murti draped in ornate embroidered cloth with a tall crown. Golden pillars, a silver-trimmed throne, a colourful tasselled garland hanging overhead and a small golden figure frame the scene. A brass lamp stand and other offerings sit nearby.2018-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20182018-12-20April 07 20192019-04-07January 01 20172017-01-01