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A temple-style shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and purple draped around a golden arch. In the foreground a figure in a red-and-yellow turban and saffron shawl with a red-orange wrap stands with back to the camera, facing the shrine, with bangles on the arm. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and an attendant in orange and white stand near a brass lamp stand and ritual vessels, and a dark-haired onlooker is in the right foreground. Garlands line the granite steps.

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A temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion dominated by a central deity murti group, seated figures with crowns and a gold halo-like arch behind them, decorated with garlands of yellow and marigold flowers and multicolored bands. Brass oil lamps stand before the altar. A person with long dark hair in a saffron-orange garment and a red-and-white garland stands in front of the altar, and a young man in saffron-orange robes stands at right. Yellow-orange drapes and curtains frame the scene.2016-12-03A photograph of a temple ritual in an open pavilion. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a white flower garland stands at left, holding up a tall brass aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a deity pair. Behind the lamp, a seated golden deity murti in a red garment and crown, with a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, is framed by a large floral arch. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like gold object sit on the altar in front. A second saffron-clad seated figure with a garland is at lower left, and a man in white stands at the far left edge. The scene reads as aarti during puja, with the people visible partly and the figures identifiable only by clothing and role.2009-12-30February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with yellow, orange, purple and green flower garlands and a gold crown. A man in orange robes with a white garland stands at the left, arm extended over a silver tray and a kalasha or lamp-like object in front of the deities. Another orange-robed attendant stands at far left holding a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind. A figure in orange with a garland sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a smaller murti or portrait. The setting appears to be an ashram temple.2009-12-30Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and a golden arch. A shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni pedestal before it. Several men in saffron-orange robes with yellow borders and orange headwear perform puja; one holds a brass kalasha-style vessel and another stands with palms joined at the shrine's right side. A woman in an orange sari with a short-sleeved blouse stands with hands folded in prayer near the centre. Brass lamps, offerings and a small figurine sit on the floor in front, and a few seated devotees are visible at the lower edge.2015-01-13A temple sanctum scene photographed in a stone-pillared hall. Golden deity murti figures seated on a throne are decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green, and a large floral arch frames them. A man in an orange-brown dhoti with a rust-coloured head wrap and bare chest holds a flower garland toward the central figures, while a kalasha-like golden object and an oil lamp stand in front. Golden attendant statues in saffron and brown clothing flank the scene with garlands. Several statues appear; no living audience is clearly visible.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds, orange and pink flowers, and white jasmine strings. Two large deity murtis sit within the shrine, one with a crown and a red-and-gold garment and the other adorned with gold necklaces and a tall crown. Dark velvet curtains in deep red frame the right side. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with long hair, seen from behind, bends toward the shrine and offers prayers. A second person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a brass lamp and a kalasha sit before the shrine during the Jayanti celebrations.2007-01-01Temple interior during a puja before a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with multicolour garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and gold jewellery. A priest in a red-brown dhoti and a red headwrap with a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in namaskar at left. Another attendant in a red dhoti holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, and a standing deity figure with a red crown and garland stands beside the seated murti. A trident-like ceremonial staff and a brass pillar lamp are at right. The area is dimly lit with warm lamplight.2014-12-05January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine decorated with gold-toned carved pillars and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Three deity murtis stand on a raised altar with marigold garlands draped over them. In front, a shirtless man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl stands with his hands at the altar, facing the deities. Beside him, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera. A third man in a white shirt is partly visible at the lower left corner. To the right stands an ornate gold chair with a magenta cushion, and a potted plant and dark cloth hang nearby. Two people are physically present, plus one partially visible person.2019-07-16January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a temple ritual in front of a deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold crown. Three priests in white dhotis stand before the shrine: one on the left wears an orange shawl, a red head cloth and a beaded necklace while holding a small vessel; a central priest wears a green turban and green-bordered cloth; a third, partly turned away, wears a gold-coloured turban and an orange-yellow shawl. Brass oil lamps stand at right and the altar is draped in red and garlanded.2016-02-02