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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers around a central deity murti with a tall golden kalasha-like stand. Two standing figures in saffron and rust-brown dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair, stand facing the shrine with arms raised near the offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the altar, and a seated golden-toned figure and a small image appear to either side under an ornate golden arch. The setting is a covered temple structure with carved stone pillars and glass walls.

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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps stand at the left, one with long braided hair, with a third figure in red garments and rudraksha beads at the centre near a bronze deity murti in front of a gold-framed arch. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a small deity figure sits on a red cloth at the right. Two priests are visible at the left and one or two more figures stand near the centre, so the scene holds a small group, with the central figure not confidently identifiable as a person.2016-07-19Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a priest in a rust-red turban and saffron-brown dhoti, bare-chested with a long braided hair, adorning a golden kalasha-shaped ritual object with a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. Two younger attendants in orange-saffron cloth stand at left, one holding a bowl. Behind them, golden deity murtis in ornate jewelled crowns and garments are garlanded with marigolds and roses. A decorated tray of flowers and brass lamps sits at the bottom. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam. a person: the priest in the center wears a rust-red turban, long swept-back hair and ornate gold arm bands, consistent with the page's reference to a person event.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A temple shrine decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers draped over a large central lingam-shaped form on a white-draped platform. Behind it, larger deity figures stand under floral arches of marigold garlands. A standing priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a black turban, red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a silver bowl, performs offering rites beside brass oil lamps. A woman in orange sari assists at the left edge. The scene shows a worship offering at a shrine.2016-07-19A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and green leaves. A large golden deity murti stands framed by a flower arch, with a silver shiva lingam-shaped vessel and brass oil lamps set before it. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland and holds a lamp for aarti. Another figure in orange stands at the far left edge. A small figure in red and white flowers rests at the lower right. The scene suggests puja, with flowers and lamps present.2016-07-19A shrine interior decorated for worship. In the centre stands a tall gold-and-black lingam garlanded with yellow, red, green and white flower strands, set before a larger gilded deity murti whose arch is also draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two standing figures in orange and saffron clothing attend the shrine: one in an orange garment with long dreadlocked hair and a trailing wrap, the other in a rust-brown dhoti with a red sash and bangles, both apparently performing the worship. Brass oil lamps line the front, and a small silver-and-gold seated image sits to the side. The worshippers stand barefoot on a white cloth, with greenery visible beyond the glass screens.2016-07-19A temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14A temple ritual inside a shrine with a golden deity murti wearing a crown and a flower garland. A man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban and an orange-brown cloth draped over his shoulder stands in front of a large decorated golden kalasha/lingam-like form, placing a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers around it. Beside him, a younger attendant in an orange cloth with long hair works near the shrine. Brass vessels, a flower-decorated altar and red and white blossoms fill the foreground, and a golden deity figure with a crown stands in the background.2016-12-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. In the centre stands a tall ornate deity murti, flanked by a golden kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps on stands. On the left a sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands facing the shrine. A smaller figure in red and gold clothing stands beside the altar, and a golden arch frames the deity. Garlands and ornate gold decorations fill the scene.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19 +1 copiesA decorated temple shrine holds a golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green and draped with jewelled necklaces. Two gilded lion figures flank the central image, and smaller gilded stands with red floral garlands sit in front. To the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a rust-coloured shawl stands with his back to the camera, while a shaved priest in an orange dhoti tends brass oil lamps (dipa) in the foreground. On the right, a gilded figure in a dark ceremonial headdress and rust-coloured robe stands beside a floral-garlanded pillar. Yellow marigold garlands wind around the brass lamps.2016-12-23A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05