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A photograph of a temple shrine with a richly decorated deity murti seated on a raised dais, draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers with purple orchid sprays. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, with brass pots and offering vessels nearby, and blue curtains frame the pillared pavilion. In the foreground, a person in an orange-saffron cloth and a purple flower garland faces the shrine, seen from behind. Further back, several people in white and a person in a blue top stand beside a drum near the entrance.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a gold arch behind it, lit by an open-air stone pavilion. In the foreground a figure in an orange saffron robe with a flower garland stands beside brass lamps and a silver kalasha, with brass lamp stands and offering plates with flowers before the shrine. Several women in white and orange clothing stand at the left edge of the frame. Blue draped cloth and potted flowers frame the scene.2008-12-31December 26 20082008-12-26A temple shrine scene in which a standing person in orange robes and a flower garland holds a tall brass oil lamp before a richly decorated deity murti of a seated deity with a gold crown and red-and-gold garments. The murti is wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed vahana/seat with a white animal-form figure below. Two seated people in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at left beside brass plates of flowers and a kalasha/vessel set. A blue cloth hangs behind, and the setting appears to be an open temple pavilion with carved stone pillars. The scene suggests puja or aarti offered to the deity murti.2008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, set against a backdrop of red curtains. A standing woman in an orange sari and a white flower garland faces the shrine with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, flower offerings in a plate and a red and gold cloth draped over a marble altar surround the murti. Another person in orange stands at the left edge, partially visible. The scene suggests a puja or darshan.2008-12-25A woman in an orange sari stands at a brass lamp stand performing aarti before a decorated deity murti on an elephant-shaped vahana, with a figure in red and gold on the platform. The elephant and deity are draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit to the left beside brass vessels, a plate of marigold petals and flower garlands. Pillars with carved stonework frame the open hall, with brass lamps, kalasha vessels and a backdrop of trees outside.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone platform in the foreground. A person in orange robes with long dark hair, shown from behind, stands facing a deity murti. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of orange, red, and purple flowers and sits under an ornate golden arch. Two orange-clad figures are seated or standing in front of the murti. A brass oil lamp, a metal kalasha-style pot and flower offerings sit on the platform. Behind the shrine, drummers in white dhotis play drums, and an orange flag hangs on a pole at left. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-12-27December 30 20082008-12-30A photo of a shrine-side puja at an outdoor temple pavilion decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple orchids. A standing person in a white dhoti with a gold border holds a lamp before a deity murti with crowns, ornaments and garlands, set in a golden arch. Two seated figures in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at left, one holding a small object, with a brass kalasha, brass lamp stand and metal bowls on the platform. Several people in white and saffron stand at the back. The scene reads as a puja with an aarti or offering in progress.2009-01-01A temple shrine with a dark stone deity murti adorned with long garlands of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, and a golden crown and ornaments. A standing figure in an orange-red robe with a shawl and flower garland stands at left, with two other people in orange and red seated beside brass lamps and metal pots. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels with flower petals sit on the platform in the shadowed pavilion, with green trees beyond the open side.2008-12-28A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A standing woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt holds a tall brass lamp with flame, a garland draped over her shoulder. Two seated attendants in orange robes with beaded necklaces sit at left, one holding a floral tray. Before a golden-framed shrine, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands and a golden crown-like headpiece; a bull figure is visible beside it. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and flower-filled plates sit on the platform. The scene is aarti in front of a decorated deity murti.2008-12-31March 10 20132013-03-10January 01 20092009-01-01