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Inside an open-sided temple shrine, a priest in bare-chested white dhoti with a saffron-bordered cloth raises a lamp toward a gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne against a red backdrop, garlanded with pink and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar counter in the foreground. Two men in light shirts stand at the right edge, one with hands together in devotion. The scene is a puja or aarti at a shrine.

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A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange border raises his right arm toward a shrine holding a pair of deity murtis draped in garlands, one wearing a crown and the other a crown with red and yellow garments, set before a red curtain and gold arch. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-like vessels line the altar ledge, with purple and pink flower garlands. Two men in light shirts stand at the right edge near the shrine, one with his hands together. The open-sided pavilion has a corrugated roof and greenery behind.2012-05-12A photo inside an open-sided shrine canopy showing a priest in white dhoti and shawl with an orange-bordered cloth, raising a lit lamp toward a deity murti of a crowned couple adorned with garlands and gold ornaments, set against red and gold drapery under an arched frame. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the altar ledge, and two men in light shirts stand at the right edge near the railing. The scene is a puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2012-05-12A photo of a temple abhishekam ritual before a shrine with a golden arched backdrop and a deity pair: a standing figure with a trident and a seated goddess in a magenta and gold sari, both draped in garlands. A standing priest in orange robes, wearing a garland and holding a flaming lamp over the deities, performs the ceremony. Nearby, another priest in orange holds a microphone, and a seated figure in orange with a white shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at the front. A golden tray heaped with flowers, fruit and offerings rests in the foreground, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha beside it, and a kneeling devotee in orange at the right edge.2010-07-21July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple under an arched gold-and-orange backdrop, the figures adorned with red and green garlands and a red-and-gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated figure in green is at the right. In front, a devotee in white dhoti and shawl with bare upper body bends forward at the shrine base, near a brass offering bowl with red petals and a garlanded object on a low stand at left. Trees and a railing appear behind.2012-04-18 +1 copiesA priest in white dhoti and shawl kneels at the lower left of a golden-arched shrine, tending brass vessels and offerings in front of a pair of large deity murtis. The central figures wear red and green garments, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and jewelled necklaces; one holds a conch and a disc, with a tall crown on the right figure. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a smaller golden niche to the right holds a standing figure in orange robes. A pink cloth lies draped on the altar base.2013-03-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity statues, a male figure in an orange turban and a female figure in a pink and magenta sari, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. In front stands a dark stone shivalinga on a round black stone pitha. Three women in white and cream saris stand near the shrine; the foremost, in a cream sari with orange border, holds a small silver vessel and performs abhishekam, pouring liquid over the linga. Brass oil lamps, flower arrangements and blue drapes frame the scene, with a small seated figure in red at the right edge.2008-12-31Outdoor temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva seated with a trident, flanked by a consort figure, decorated with red and orange cloth, marigold garlands and a shivalinga. In front, a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with saffron shawl performs puja at a stone platform lined with brass oil lamps and a kalasha. A bald older man in white clothes stands with folded hands in prayer. On the right, a smiling man in saffron-red robes with a long rudraksha mala poses with a hand on his hip. A standing statue of a sage holding a rudraksha mala stands on a purple-draped pedestal, and a brass lamp rests nearby. Glass panels and red drapes frame the open pavilion with palm trees behind.2014-06-19July 02 20132013-07-02Three women in white and cream saris stand at a stone shrine decorated with garlands and flowers, performing a ritual before a pair of deity murtis. The central figure in an orange turban and ornate gold necklaces stands beside a woman in a pink and gold sari, both adorned with marigold garlands. A dark stone shivalinga-style lingam and brass lamps sit on a pedestal in front, with blue cloth draped at the sides and a small red-clad figure at the right edge.2008-12-31Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine with a stone pavilion framed by orange curtains. A shaved-headed man in an orange dhoti pours liquid over a green-tinted image on a gold-trimmed base, while a second man in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby. Behind them, a deity murti pair with gold crowns, red backdrop and flower garland is decorated. Women in saris and a seated child watch from the left, a cameraman films at the lower right, and a foreign woman with blonde hair sits on a red mat at the bottom left.2011-10-06A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of seated, multi-armed figures under a gold-framed arch with green draped backdrop. The central figure has red skin and a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like emblem; the consort figure wears a tall crown, garlands and gold jewelry, with red and orange garments. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti sits on the stone platform, arranging offerings and a puja plate with flowers, bowls and kumkum. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands in a side niche, appearing to be a statue. Ornate grey stone pillars frame the scene.2013-05-02