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A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised golden-framed altar, one wearing a green-and-orange turban and a silver crown with a trident, the other in an orange-red sari; both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In front, a central decorated altar holds a large ceremonial lingam-shaped form framed by a garland. A man on the left in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits and performs the ritual, while devotees in the lower foreground face the altar. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side and a smaller garlanded deity figure sits at the right edge.

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September 17 20102010-09-17October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis decorated with yellow and red garlands and gold jewellery. One figure wears a red turban and crown, the other a tall crown, and both stand on a dark blue draped platform. In front, a seated priest in an orange-brown robe tends an offering with brass lamps and a silver kalasha, possibly for abhishekam or puja. Carved grey stone pillars and a small blue-clothed figure with white cloth sit on the altar, and string lights hang above.2008-09-30October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and draped in red cloth, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, with a golden halo-like arch behind. In front, a shaven-headed priest in brown-red dhoti with bare upper body stands with hands folded at left, and a second attendant in a dark garment with striped border stands at center facing the deities. Two smaller gilded figures flank the shrine, also garlanded, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides on the stone floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during a darshan event. Two deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female, sit on a red throne adorned with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and green. Silver oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a large silver-toned bowl and offering vessels are placed on the platform in front. Below, in the foreground, a small figure in white and saffron-brown robes sits on a raised seat, while a gold-bordered cloth and garlands surround the base. Red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No living people are clearly visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29December 14 20102010-12-14A large shrine tableau of two deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne under an ornate gilded arch with carved stone pillars. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and crown, holds a trident-like staff and a gold sceptre, and wears beaded rudraksha-style malas; the right figure wears an orange-gold sari, a gold crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both are draped in orange and gold robes. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and green marigold-style flowers hang across the figures and the front dais. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a small seated figure in orange and white sits before a golden altar with a kalasha, and a small framed deity stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-12-14October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine before a pair of gilded deity murtis draped in red and gold silk, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. A black shivalinga stands on a dark stone platform in front of them, with a heap of white and pale offerings. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit lamp toward the deities, while a man in orange robes stands at left and another orange-clad person sits at lower left. A white marble seated figure, brass pots and a tall brass lamp stand on the platform and floor. The left edge shows a man in orange robes, and a woman in orange offers aarti.2010-02-12Photograph of a large pair of decorated deity murti set in a golden arched shrine niche in front of dark blue drapes. The central figure holds a trident and other implements, wears a crown, multiple garlands and a gold necklace, and sits on a throne-like seat. The figure beside has a tall crown, blue and gold garment and jewelry, and a red-and-white garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels of offerings and flowers at the base. A man in orange dhoti and shawl stands at right, bending to tend the shrine, and a small decorated palanquin is visible at the right edge.2008-10-01