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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a lion-like mount, decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, orange, and purple, with a gold arch behind. Brass oil lamps and kalasha pots surround a small silver-and-garland-decorated murti on a low platform, with oranges and flower petals offered. Two men in saffron/orange robes are present: one seated at left with folded hands, and one standing at center holding a lit lamp and performing puja. Pillars and carved stone frame the open shrine.

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December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine with stone pillars and trees behind. A man with long hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a white head wrap, stands at left holding a brass bell and an ornate lamp, with a rose-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. Two seated attendants in saffron robes sit beside him at left. Before him stands a large deity murti decorated with a full garland of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers; the central figure wears a golden crown, red attire and a necklace, seated atop a golden lion-like vahana, with a second figure in teal and red robes beside. Brass lamps, a golden kalasha and offerings fill the foreground.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple shrine during a ritual. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of white and orange flowers and a yellow headband holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) before an arched gold shrine. Inside, a pair of deity murtis in pink and purple garments sit on a raised dais with yellow and red flower garlands. A seated devotee in orange cloth sits to the left, and brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings stand on the platform. Blue and silver tinsel decorates the pillars. The figure's long hair and orange robes with garland are cues, but the face is not used; identity is uncertain.2008-12-24 +1 copiesA 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.2008-12-31December 27 20092009-12-27Inside a covered temple porch, a standing man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears orange ochre robes and holds a brass vessel while garlanded. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes sits cross-legged, and a shaved-headed priest in orange kneels with hands joined. Before them a large bronze deity murti, adorned with yellow, purple and green garlands and gold jewellery, sits on a golden throne draped with red cloth. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on the floor.2009-12-27December 25 20092009-12-25A temple ritual at a shrine. A woman in a saffron-orange robe with a pink-purple flower garland stands at right, holding a tall brass lamp toward a decorated deity murti. Two men in saffron-orange robes with gold-beaded necklaces sit at left beside silver and brass plates of flowers and offerings. The murti is draped in dense garlands of yellow, white, orange and purple flowers, and a golden arch frames it. Silver and brass vessels, lamps and flower-filled trays sit on the stone platform, and green foliage and a flowering plant are visible at the edges.2008-12-31December 27 20092009-12-27