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A photograph inside a decorated temple-style hall showing devotees at a deity shrine. In the foreground a man in a red striped polo shirt and glasses, with an orange shawl, stands with palms pressed together in namaste before two ornately adorned metal murti figures seated on a green draped throne. The deities wear red and gold crowns, yellow and white flower garlands, and heavy jewelry. Behind them stand a gold-framed arch and a canopy with colourful tassels. To the left, a woman in a blue top carries a black handbag, a small boy in a grey outfit wears a lanyard, and a man in white clothes with folded hands stands near a tall ceremonial staff. Oil lamps stand on the right edge of the frame.

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A man in a purple and white checked shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a decorated green-draped dais holding silver and gold deity murti of a standing couple, adorned with yellow and white garlands, gold crowns, and elaborate jewellery. Two women in saris, one in orange and one in pink with folded hands, stand beside him, and an oil lamp burns on the right. Behind them are a multicolour fringed canopy, a golden arch, and bright stage lights. Visible people are three in the foreground and a partially visible figure at the left edge.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A woman in a maroon sari with a purple border stands in the foreground with her hand raised toward two large decorated murtis seated on a green draped dais. The murtis wear gold crowns, red and gold garments, heavy gold necklaces and are garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. Behind them stands a silver and gold ceremonial structure with a fringed canopy. A man in a red and white striped shirt and glasses stands to the left, with other devotees in colourful clothing behind. An oil lamp burns at the right edge. Devotional darshan at a temple-style celebration.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesA devotee in a red-brown turban and brown-and-gold draped garment stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a golden-framed altar. On a green-draped raised seat sit two richly adorned deity murtis, one with a crown and red garlands and the other with a gold crown, both draped in yellow and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a silver puja tray and flower petals on the floor surround the altar. A small framed image and a decorative umbrella stand behind.2015-10-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual at a decorated shrine. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head and glasses in a white and maroon ritual cloth stands at left. Beside him, a bearded man in a bright orange robe and rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the shrine. Another man in a saffron-orange turban and gold necklace stands beside him. Two ornately dressed deity murtis sit on a green-draped throne with a golden canopy, adorned with yellow and white garlands, gold jewellery and red crowns. A brass oil lamp and a small offering tray sit in front, with flower petals on a green cloth.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18A devotee in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown wrap stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a white flower garland and gold bangles. Beside him, a pair of richly decorated deity murti sit on a green-draped golden peetha, one wearing a gold crown, red and white silk and a heavy jewelled necklace, the other in a gold crown with a green and red garment and layered gold garlands. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the figures and the throne, with brass oil lamps and a silver tray at the foreground. A golden parasol canopy with colourful tassels and ornate gold arches frame the scene.2015-10-18A man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-brown upper garment, with gold-toned waist cloth and a gold necklace and armbands, stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a decorated altar. Two deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne are adorned with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, gold crowns and ornate jewellery. In front stand a brass oil lamp and a silver-toned offering tray scattered with petals. Other people in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and colourful garlands stand at the left edge. The setting is a temple-like hall with silver-toned decorative backdrops and an umbrella canopy with fringed fabric. Behind the man, an ornate silver and gold ceremonial canopy frames the scene.2015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a decorated hall with green and red drapes and a canopy. Two deity murtis, a male and a female form, sit side by side on a green-covered seat, adorned with heavy yellow and white flower garlands, gold jewellery and red crowns. A man in saffron/orange robes with a tilak and a long white beard stands at left, hands together, facing the deities. Behind him, a man in a red turban and saffron shawl wears a long garland and gold necklace, and a third man in red-and-white robes stands at far left. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a brass lamp stand and offering tray sit in front of the seat. Several people are visible in the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial puja before a richly decorated pair of deity murtis seated on a green cushioned throne draped with garlands of white, yellow and magenta flowers. An elderly man with a grey beard, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, stands at left with his hands together in reverence. Beside him a man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron garments with a gold necklace and flower garland also stands with folded hands. A bald man in red-brown dhoti and a rudraksha mala stands at far left. A brass oil lamp stands on the floor in front of the throne, with a silver tray of petals and an ornate canopy with fringed tassels behind. A caption near the upper right reads a pedia attribution. Three people are visible2015-10-18 +1 copies