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A temple sanctum decorated with thick garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, orange and white, arched over a gilded deity murti and figures. A man with long dark dreadlocks and a rust-brown wrap stands at the centre facing the shrine, holding a ritual object near the golden images. To the left, priests in orange dhotis and a bare-chested attendant stand by brass oil lamps wrapped in yellow flower garlands. On the right, a standing figure in a maroon robe and a tall dark headdress is garlanded, with one hand raised. Small gilded lion-shaped seats with red floral garlands hold offerings in the foreground, with rose petals scattered on the floor.

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A priest in a brown dhoti and reddish-brown shawl, long dark hair hanging down his back, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward an ornate deity murti on a golden throne. The deity wears a gold crown, gold necklaces and jewelled adornments, and is framed by a large arch of white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands with blue and green flowers. A gold kalasha-style vessel and garland-draped pedestal sit below. To the left, a figure in a blue turban and red-and-gold embroidered garment stands beside another sculpted figure, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. The setting is a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and decorated ceiling, as an aarti-style lamp offering is made.2016-12-23Photo inside a temple sanctum decorated with thick garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, yellow and purple. Several devotees and priests stand before a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne at the centre, with a raised hand. In front, a row of brass oil lamps and small silver-and-gold utsava murtis rest on lion-motif stands with red and white flower garlands. To the right, a sculpted figure in an orange-brown robe, with a gold crown and garland, stands beside the arch. In the foreground, a man with long dreadlocked black hair, wearing a saffron dhoti and bare-chested with a red sash, leans in to the rituals. Another man in a white dhoti and a woman in an orange sari hold brass implements. Gold necklaces and bangles are visible on several figures. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam.2016-12-23February 13 20182018-02-13A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, framing a golden arch behind two deity murtis with crowns and gold necklaces. A priest in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl, bare-chested with a yellow sacred thread, offers a plate to the central deity murti, which is draped with garlands and has a silver kalasha-like form in front. A standing figure in a red dhoti and garland attends at left, and a person in dark clothing with red-and-white garlands stands at right. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides of the shrine and a small decorated image sits in the lower right. The setting is a stone temple hall with carved columns.2015-01-04A decorated temple shrine holds a golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green and draped with jewelled necklaces. Two gilded lion figures flank the central image, and smaller gilded stands with red floral garlands sit in front. To the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a rust-coloured shawl stands with his back to the camera, while a shaved priest in an orange dhoti tends brass oil lamps (dipa) in the foreground. On the right, a gilded figure in a dark ceremonial headdress and rust-coloured robe stands beside a floral-garlanded pillar. Yellow marigold garlands wind around the brass lamps.2016-12-23A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Central focus is a golden deity murti or ceremonial form draped in a flower garland, placed before a golden arch. Two standing figures in bright orange-red and ochre dress flank the shrine; one wears a crown and ornate silver-and-gold jewellery. A woman in saffron-orange robes with long dreadlocked hair stands at left holding a silver bowl, with another attendant in orange beside her. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, one lit, and a small figure in white is visible at right.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 14 20162016-12-14February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph in which a bare-shouldered priest with long dreadlocked hair wears a rust-red turban and a brown dhoti, and places a garland of yellow, red and white flowers on a large golden deity murti adorned with green and red stones. Two attendants in orange-and-gold cloth stand to the left, one holding a brass tray, and a gilded figure with raised hands is visible at right beside flower garlands. The setting is a wood-panelled temple hall with a carved ceiling.2016-12-14July 13 20152015-07-13