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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine at a festival puja, with a large gilded arch framing a pair of standing deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. The central figure holds a trident and wears a green-and-red headdress and gold necklaces; beside him stands a figure in red with a dark crown. In front, a garlanded ornate figure sits on a flower-covered peetha, and an orange-red robed figure sits in the centre with folded hands. Brass oil lamps stand along both sides, and blue curtains and flower arrangements frame the shrine. At the lower edge, a man in an orange shawl and white-clad devotees attend the abhishekam-style puja with brass vessels and offerings.

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A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and blue draped curtains shows a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, adorned with multicolour flower garlands and gold jewelry. In front, a smaller red-clad figure seated on a flower-decked peetha is garlanded with white and red blooms. Brass lamps and flower arrangements flank the shrine. In the foreground, a man in an orange wrap sits before offerings and brass vessels, and several women in saris sit nearby, appearing to take part in worship. A man in an orange wrap, seated at the lower left, may be a priest, but his face is not clearly visible, so his identity is uncertain.2008-12-30Golden-arched temple shrine decorated for festival worship with a pair of deity murtis, one holding a trident and the other a sword-like weapon, both dressed in saffron, red and gold garments with multi-strand garlands in red, yellow and green. A small seated figure in a red garment with a white-gloved or white-cloth hand gesture sits before them on a flower-decorated platform, with a silver kalasha and brass oil lamps (deepa stands) on either side and blue curtains framing the shrine. Flowers and offerings are arranged on the platform. Several devotees in the foreground, partially visible, sit facing the shrine, one in an orange garment. A small figure in red stands at the left edge beside the curtain. Purple and red hanging decorations are visible at the top.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Inside a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arched frame, a pair of divine figures stand behind a central seated figure, all garlanded with bright yellow, orange and red marigold and rose garlands. Blue drapes frame the sanctum and tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the altar. A small seated figure in red garlands sits on a decorated peetha or throne in front of the shrine, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and offerings on a tray. In the foreground, devotees sit with their backs to the camera; one in an orange-striped shirt holds a ritual spoon near a lit oil lamp or fire dish, with plates, cups and flower petals on the altar. Pink and white orchids decorate the pillars. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a festival with the deity murti at the centre.2008-12-30A golden-arched shrine decorated with multicoloured garland swags holds a large deity murti of a standing and a seated figure with a trident and crowned headdresses, flanked by brass lamps and flower arrangements. A red-clothed figure with a red garland sits in front on a decorated platform. Seated devotees in the foreground watch a puja, with a lit oil lamp and offerings of fruit and flowers in brass vessels.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion decorated for a festival. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised dais behind the altar, one wearing a green-and-orange crown with a trident, the other in a red sari-like garment with ornate jewellery, both draped in multicoloured flower garlands. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, blue drapes hang behind, and a red-clad figure seated before a decorated kalasha with garlands and offerings receives puja. Several people sit in the foreground, including a man in saffron-orange cloth and an elderly man in white, with brass plates of food and flowers in front. A ceremonial puja is underway.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche housing two large deity murtis, one holding a trident and wearing a crown with a green and red headdress, the other in a red and gold sari-like garment with a tall crown; both are adorned with multicolour garlands and gold jewellery. In front, a seated figure in red and white draped clothing with a rudraksha mala sits on a flower-decorated platform, with a kalasha and offerings before it. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, with blue drapes, white and pink flower arrangements, and a small group of seated devotees in the foreground, some with white or saffron clothing, viewed from behind.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30