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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, purple and green flowers. Two large golden deity murtis stand behind a tall golden kalasha wrapped in flower garlands; one murti wears a red crown and a jewelled necklace, the other a gold crown and silver ornaments. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and red-beaded mala, faces the kalasha with his back to the camera. At left, an attendant in orange cloth and a second figure in a red turban and white beaded necklace stand near brass oil lamps. A small white-clothed altar and a metal lamp sit in the foreground. The scene appears to be a ritual offering at a temple.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and green leaves. A large golden deity murti stands framed by a flower arch, with a silver shiva lingam-shaped vessel and brass oil lamps set before it. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland and holds a lamp for aarti. Another figure in orange stands at the far left edge. A small figure in red and white flowers rests at the lower right. The scene suggests puja, with flowers and lamps present.2016-07-19A temple puja scene before a large golden deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Two devotees with long matted hair and tied-up locks, one wearing an orange-red robe and one a reddish-brown dhoti with a red and white checked shawl, stand at the front. In the foreground, a golden kalasha with a mango-leaf crown and flower garland sits at the centre, flanked by tall brass lamps. Other figures in orange clothing stand at left. The gilded arch behind is wrapped in marigolds and bright flowers, with a small decorated figure at lower right.2016-07-19December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Photo 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.2016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers around an arched frame. Two deity murtis stand within the shrine, one with a crown and gold ornaments. In the foreground, a priest in a rust-red dhoti and long dreadlocked hair, bare-backed with a red garland and gold armlets, faces the shrine and holds a brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel on a pedestal. To the left, a person in an orange garment with long braided hair stands near brass oil lamps (deepams). Green banana leaves frame the scene, and a small framed picture of a figure appears at lower right. The setting suggests puja or aarti. Three to four people are visible.2016-07-19July 09 20172017-07-09A 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.2016-12-23