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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone pavilion of carved grey pillars and a golden arch. Inside, three deity murtis sit on a blue-draped seat: a central figure with a crown and blue skin, flanked by a figure in blue with a crown, all garlanded with thick bands of red, yellow and white flowers. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged at left, wearing a gold-beaded necklace, beside brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offering plates. The setting suggests puja or archana at the shrine, with string lights and red cloth hanging around the pavilion.

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December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of deity murtis draped in blue garments and decorated with marigold and red-white garlands, set under a golden arch with orange curtains on both sides. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at the lower left, lighting a camphor flame in front of a brass lamp, with brass kalasha and puja vessels arranged on the stone platform. A smaller blue-clad figure and additional garlands sit at the centre base.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Photograph of a shrine under an ornate carved stone canopy with an arched golden frame and orange curtains at the sides. Three idols are dressed in blue and gold garments and heavily garlanded with marigolds and red-and-white flower strands. Two standing figures, one with a blue crown and one with dark hair and jewelry, flank a seated figure wearing a tall blue turban and rudraksha-style necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and offering plates sit on the stone platform in front. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A priest with a shaved head, wearing white dhoti and a maroon-bordered shawl, sits on the left performing an aarti with a flame in a lamp while pointing toward a decorated shrine. Behind him stands a large shrine with a pair of deity murtis in gold and blue, adorned with yellow, red and white flower garlands, and a seated blue-clothed figure in front of the altar receives the offering. Brass kalasha vessels, oil lamps and a plate of flowers sit on the floor. Red curtains frame the open pavilion. A small figure in blue sits beside the altar, with a garland around its neck.2010-12-26