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Photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind, facing golden deity murti adorned with jewelled ornaments, flower garlands of yellow and red blossoms, and an oil lamp on a white-draped stand in the foreground. Smoke or incense haze drifts near the figures. The priest appears to be performing a puja or aarti at the shrine. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against dark stone architecture.

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A temple shrine at night with a standing man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pouring or offering water over a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal, abhishekam in progress. Behind him, two large deity murtis, one with a crown and white-and-gold ornaments and the other in a magenta-and-gold sari, are framed by a large arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. A kneeling figure in white clothing stands at left near brass kalasha pots and lamps, and a seated figure in orange robes with a white head covering sits at lower right beside a small brass lamp stand. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine.2008-01-01Night photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and marigold garlands. A priest in orange clothing, his back to the camera, raises a large white feather fan toward two silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The goddess murti wears a jewelled crown, layered necklaces, orange and pink draped garments and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a white cloth draped on a pedestal, with small electric lights overhead.2008-10-03A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis, one with a crown and ornaments, sit before a backdrop with arched red and white motifs. A single person in the left foreground, seen from behind with long dark hair, wears an orange and gold-bordered garment and holds a lit oil lamp toward the murtis. Flower petals lie on the stone floor, and a small brass figure and kalasha stand at the base of the shrine.2007-01-01Night photo of a temple-style arch of gilded ornamental metalwork, with a priest in an orange dhoti and orange shirt in the foreground, his back to the camera, raising a lit camphor or aarti flame that throws a bright white burst of smoke or light upward. Before him stand two large deity murtis: a figure on the left in a green and orange turban with a crown, and a figure on the right in a red-orange and gold garment with a jewelled necklace and a marigold garland. Both murtis are adorned with bright marigold garlands in yellow, orange and green. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and small string lights glow along the ceiling. This is a ritual aarti performed before deity murtis.2008-10-03December 27 20082008-12-27December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing priest in an orange-saffron robe with a gold border and a white and maroon flower garland, holding a lit flame in one hand and a handbell in the other. Behind him are two golden murtis of deities seated on a raised platform, adorned with jewelled necklaces, crowns, and sacred garlands, framed by yellow marigold decorations and red-and-white flower strings. A small golden deity figure and a brass kalasha sit at the base of the platform. The setting suggests an aarti or puja.2007-01-01Night photograph of a festival scene in a gilded arched shrine lit by string lights. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shirt stands at left, holding a brass ceremonial object in one hand and raising a white fan or whisk toward a figure. Behind him sit two deity murtis richly dressed in orange and pink silk with silver jewellery, one wearing a green and orange turban and crown, the other with a large white plume. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang over them, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. The setting is an ornate temple or mandapa with gold filigree framing.2008-10-03A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. A person with long dark hair and an orange garment with gold border stands at left, holding a lit lamp aloft toward two gilded deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with ornate crowns, jewellery and garlands. A small bronze utsava murti sits on a stand in front, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The person is barefoot on a wet stone floor; a second person's partial figure appears at the far left edge. The white-clad figure at the base of the altar appears to be a seated priest or attendant.2007-01-01April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white flower strands. A standing priest with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in an orange-saffron cloth with gold border, holds a lit flame or lamp toward a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne, one crowned and adorned with jewelled necklaces. A kneeling attendant in white clothes sits at the base beside a small brass kalasha and an ornate arch, with scattered petals on the floor. The scene reads as puja or aarti at a shrine.2007-01-01