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A photograph inside a temple sanctum of an ornate shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. Two large metal deity murtis stand at the centre, one with a tall orange crown and the other with a decorated headdress and jewelled necklaces. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a beaded necklace stands before them, holding a silver vessel. A shaved-headed man in orange robes kneels at the lower left, holding a bowl up toward him, possibly for abhishekam. Gold brass lamps and a large gilded figure appear on the right and a carved stone pillar on the left.

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A photograph of a ritual worship scene before a golden deity murti pair with a golden crown and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a dark embroidered headdress with white jasmine garlands. A man with a tied-back hair bun, bare-shouldered in saffron-orange cloth, stands at left, holding a small oil lamp flame and a bell over the figure, with a lotus-like flower nearby. Red and white flower garlands and a red curtain frame the altar beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure in saffron wears no crown, shawl or malas that clearly establish an identity, so no identification is made.2012-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20122012-04-30A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-bead mala pours water from a brass pot over a black Shivalinga during an abhishekam before a decorated shrine. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis wear red-and-gold garments, crowns and ornaments, framed by garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. A second attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left holding a brass pot. Small brass items, a sri yantra-shaped object and a white figure sit on the altar base. The figure's appearance includes long swept hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, but the page does not establish identity from appearance, so the presence is treated as an unsure candidate.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, red, pink and green flowers. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a raised hand and one seated, are dressed in orange and saffron cloth with gold jewellery. In the foreground a figure in an orange turban and orange robe stands at left beside a tall brass oil lamp (deepa) with a rudraksha-bead stand, while a small white statue wearing an orange cloth sits at lower right. The setting suggests a puja or aarti at a temple, and the photo credit overlay in the corner is not counted.2008-07-17Photo of a temple shrine with two large golden-faced deity murtis, one wearing a crown and garlands, the other with a tall decorated headdress, seated behind a red-and-orange cloth backdrop. Dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers drape the figures and the platform. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit lamp toward the deities, while a man in an orange cloth stands at left with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels surround the altar, and a small seated figure in front is adorned with flowers.2012-04-30April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21A temple ritual at a shrine with golden arches and orange curtains. In the foreground a priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a bare upper body and white markings on his arm, sits cross-legged and waves a lit flame over a seated white-marble statue of a figure in orange robes with a turban-like headwear, placed before two large deity murtis. The deity murtis are dressed in gold and red garlands; one holds a trident and wears a gold crown. A golden kalasha-style vessel and brass oil lamps stand nearby, with rose petals and fruit on a tray in front. To the right a golden palanquin-style peetha is heaped with red and yellow flowers and white garlands. Several people's hands appear at the lower right edge.2010-07-21Photo 11738322 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple festival scene at night. A man with dark hair pulled back, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, stands at left reaching up with both arms to place or adjust a white and red ceremonial cloth over the head of a gilded metal murti. Two gold-coloured metal deity figures sit on a richly decorated palanquin or ratha framed by a gold arch. The figures wear jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces and garlands, and one holds a pink lotus. The palanquin is covered in heaped garlands of yellow, green, red and purple flowers, with white jasmine strands. Gold ornamental panels and an orange drape frame the scene.2012-04-30Outdoor temple abhishekam scene before a golden-framed shrine with two large deity murtis: a figure in a yellow dhoti holding a trident and a goddess in a magenta sari with gold jewellery, both draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and sacred markings sits at a golden altar, holding a lit flame over a small murti of a seated saffron-clad figure. A golden tray heaped with red and yellow flowers, fruits, coconuts and a lamp rests at right; brass oil lamps stand on either side and a pink flower plate sits in the foreground. Another person's hand is visible at lower right.2010-07-21April 21 20132013-04-21 +1 copies