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A photograph inside a stone shrine where a priest in red robes performs aarti with a lamp before a deity murti group. The central figure is a Shiva-form murti wearing a red crown and a tilaka, with a consort figure in red-and-gold sari and jewelry beside him. Both are garlanded with a long chain of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A small seated red-robed figure with a garland sits in front on a white-draped platform, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Two assistants in orange-saffron cloth with gold trim hold silver trays at left, and red curtains frame the carved pillars.

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A photograph of a temple puja before a shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Two deity murti stand in the alcove, one wearing a red turban and crown, the other in a red sari with jewelled ornaments. A bare-chested man in a red dhoti and wrap stands at left holding a lamp toward the shrine, while two assistants in orange and white cloth and beaded necklaces stand nearby holding brass vessels. Brass oil lamps and a red cloth-covered offering tray sit on the floor in front, and a small red-clad figure is seated among flowers at the base of the shrine.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a red-cushioned throne under an arched golden frame, flanked by a female figure in red and gold jewellery holding a lotus-like object. The shrine is heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flowers. In front, a small red-clad figure sits on a white cloth with a garland. A standing devotee in a long red garment and red shawl, with long dark hair, stands with palms pressed together facing the shrine. At left, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands beside a brass lamp and a brass tray. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and flower petals lie on the platform. Red drapes frame the scene.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green leaves and white flowers. Two deity murtis dressed in red stand behind a central red-clad figure seated on a white-draped platform. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red dhoti and shawl, stands barefoot at left, holding a red flower and making an offering. At far left, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and red curtains hang in the background. Small brass vessels and offerings sit on the altar before the figures.2010-12-22December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a sanctum of deity murti dressed in garlands of yellow marigolds and red and multicoloured flowers. Two large deity figures sit on a raised dais, the left one wearing a red crown and holding a trident, the right one adorned with gold jewellery and a red-pink garment. A standing priest in a pink dhoti and bare chest, wearing a gold necklace, holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame before the shrine. Another attendant in saffron/orange clothing stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot with flowers, and orange drapes frame the open pavilion with stone pillars and greenery behind. Shown as an aarti or puja at a shrine.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22January 1st 2013A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy with a carved stone archway, draped in red and orange cloth. Two painted deity figures stand in the arch: the one on the left wears a red crown and hands raised, the one on the right wears a red sari with silver necklaces. Multi-coloured marigold and garland festoons of yellow, white, purple and maroon frame them. In front, a seated red-clad murti wears a long garland and rudraksha-style beads, with brass oil lamps (deepas) on both sides, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings, and a white-covered table with books and a sacred vessel. The scene suggests a puja decoration for a festival.2010-12-22