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A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in a saffron-orange robe leans forward over a brass pot or kalasha placed before a deity murti, a white horse-form vahana behind, with a deity decorated with bright red, orange and yellow flower garlands and a gold crown. Two attendants in orange clothing sit at left, one wearing a beaded necklace and the other holding a ritual vessel. Offerings of fruit, a silver lamp, flower-decorated trays and brass vessels are arranged on the platform, with golden oil lamps on stands at either side. The scene has a dark blue backdrop and a golden shrine arch with carved stone pillars. The figure's face is not identifiable and the page provides no confirmation of who is present.

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A photograph inside a stone temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in an orange-saffron robe bends forward at the centre, hands reaching to a golden kalasha-like pot on a decorated deity murti with a white horse behind it and flower garlands of marigold and jasmine draped around the sculptures. Two seated attendants in orange robes sit to the left, one with a rudraksha-style mala, beside a small silver lamp-stand and a plate of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a tray holds fruit and flowers, and blue curtains frame the shrine. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja performed at a temple shrine.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A man in an orange dhoti and orange garment, with long dark hair and a headpiece, stands and holds a brass lamp aloft toward an ornate shrine. A second man in orange sits cross-legged at left. The shrine holds deity murtis decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, a gold-framed arch behind, and a white horse-like vahana beside them. Brass pots, bowls of fruit, flowers and coconuts sit on a stone platform in the foreground, with stone pillars framing the scene under a blue cloth canopy.2008-12-29A standing priest in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl, with a white headband and garlands, pours liquid from a small vessel near a white horse-shaped vahana beside a deity murti adorned with bright garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. Seated at left in orange robes, another priest attends the ritual. Brass lamps, a kalasha, fruit, bowls and a small red-clad figure with garlands sit on the altar. The setting is a temple stage for a puja during Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-29A devotee in an orange saffron sari bends forward at a shrine, pouring or touching a golden kalasha-shaped vessel set atop a golden peetha. Behind is a white horse figure with a red-and-gold bridle and a decorated deity murti draped in teal and garlands of purple, yellow and white flowers. A small white figure with a red turban and red cloth sits at the base, adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, fruits and flower offerings surround the shrine. A decorated deity figure with garlands appears at the right edge.2008-12-29A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white garland and gold armlet stands at left, holding a tall brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine. Behind him, a decorated deity murti with a white horse-like vahana, a gold crown and a turquoise dress is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and incense sticks sit on a tray in the foreground, with a gold palanquin-like altar and a small figure in red and white garlands nearby. The setting is an open temple pavilion with a blue cloth curtain.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine in a stone-pillared mandapa with blue cloth hangings at the sides. In the centre a deity murti, decorated with a red-and-gold crown and garlanded with long multicoloured flower strings, stands in a niche. In front, a golden figure is adorned with flower garlands and a pile of fruit and offerings sits on a platter. Three people in orange and saffron robes perform worship: a standing priest in orange with a white garland and white headcloth, a second man in orange bending forward with his hands near the offerings, and a third man in orange at the left edge with hands folded. Tall brass lamp stands flank the shrine and a brass vessel with garlands sits on the right. Five people are visible.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone canopy and carved pillars. A figure in an orange saffron robe bends over a golden altar before a deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands; the murti stands beside a white bull with a red-and-white harness. Two men in orange and red clothing kneel or stand at left, one holding a brass vessel and offering plates. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot, bowls of fruit and flowers, and a blue cloth backdrop complete the puja scene. This appears to be a temple puja, with the robed figure performing the worship.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-framed arch holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands of purple, white, yellow and red. A devotee in an orange robe bends forward at left, hands on a tall golden kalasha-like vessel. A white horse figure stands at left and a golden palanquin-like stand sits at right. Fruit, a brass pot, a plate of yellow flowers and a silver bowl lie on the step in front. The devotee is a physical person; the figures behind are statues. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2008-12-29