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Devotees stand in a temple shrine before a richly decorated deity murti of a standing deity with a crown and a consort, both garlanded with bright marigold and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on a stone platform, and a figure in an orange sannyasi robe with a turban faces the altar from the right, with a long-haired man in orange clothes in the foreground. A woman in a green sari with a long braid is at the front, and men in white and striped shirts stand at the left. Floral arrangements and blue drapes frame the shrine. Puja is being performed in a traditional Hindu setting.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by golden oil lamps. A gilded arch frames a deity murti pair adorned with garlands and flower decorations, with a smaller red-clad figure in front. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands with hands folded in prayer, and a sannyasi in orange robes with an orange turban and long dark hair stands beside him facing the shrine. A bearded man with long hair in orange clothing stands at the lower right edge, also facing the shrine. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and purple drapes surround the altar. Puja appears to be in progress.2008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a decorated throne, adorned with long garlands of marigolds and flowers, with a gilded arch behind. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand with their backs to the camera facing the shrine: the figure on the far right wears an orange turban and an orange wrap, the second from right has a bare head and orange robes, the third wears an orange turban and holds his hands in namaskar, and the leftmost has long dark hair in orange. A devotee in grey clothes stands at the right edge with palms joined. Offering plates with flowers, brass lamps and a stand of green bananas decorate the scene, with blue drapes behind.2008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30October 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of a night-time puja before a large decorated deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with red, yellow and white marigold garlands. A man with short dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha-style mala, sits cross-legged on the left at the foot of the dais, while a woman with a long dark braid in a white top faces the deities from the lower right, with a brass lamp (oil lamp) and a plate of flowers and a small metal vessel on the steps. Gold-painted arch frames and warm lights frame the shrine.2008-10-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly decorated deity murti pair, a standing and seated form, adorned with gold ornaments, red and gold garments and garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a golden arch behind. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari stands at a black linga on a pedestal, pouring liquid from a vessel, which suggests abhishekam. On the left a man in orange robes with palms pressed together stands beside a seated person in orange with hands folded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small white marble statue sits at the base, and fresh flower arrangements decorate the corners.2010-02-12January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during Brahmotsavam celebrations. Several sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand with their backs to the camera, facing a richly decorated deity murti of two figures adorned with thick garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a gold-framed altar arch. One person on the left has long dark hair and a plain orange garment; a bald devotee in orange stands beside a figure wearing an orange turban. A tall figure in an orange turban at the front has a rudraksha mala visible at the neck. Offering plates with marigolds sit on the stone platform, and banana stalks and flower arrangements frame the shrine. Five physical people are visible, including a partly visible person at the lower right holding folded hands.2008-12-30A photograph inside an open-sided temple shrine with a gold arched frame. In the centre, a deity murti with a crown and garlands sits beside a female figure in blue and gold, with a second deity figure seated in front. A man in orange robes and a white and orange garland stands at centre, holding a brass plate of offerings toward the murti. Two young men in orange robes stand at the left and right, and a figure in white sits at the lower left among brass lamps, kalasha vessels and pots, with flower garlands on the figures. Brass oil lamps and a small lamp stand flank the shrine. Ceremonial puja or aarti is shown.2009-01-02