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A photograph of a decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti pair seated in an arched alcove framed by garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A central figure wears a tall gold crown and red-and-gold robes, with a white-beaded necklace, while a second figure to the right wears a red skirt and gold ornaments. In front, a shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at a golden kalasha or lingam-shaped vessel with brass oil lamps and offerings. Marigold garlands hang along the shrine and brass lamps stand on the altar platform, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting.

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A photograph of a dimly lit shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Central figures are deity murtis: a standing figure with a crown and a seated figure with a gold crown and red garments, with a gold shivalinga in front. A bald priest in an orange-saffron cloth stands at the left of the shrine, facing the deities with his hands joined. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the central lingam, and small offerings lie on the platform. The arched frame behind is covered in red, purple and yellow flower garlands.2015-11-18A dimly lit temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and jasmine. Central is a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the goddess seated beside him wearing a red sari and gold crown. A kneeling priest in orange-saffron robes bows before a golden shivalinga with ornate gold adornments. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and colourful festoons hang above the arched backdrop. The priest's face is not clearly visible; he is in a devotional worship posture, possibly a puja. Partial second deity figure and flower garlands surround the shrine.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A temple shrine lit at night with a Shiva lingam on a golden base at the centre, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Behind it stand two large deity murtis with crowns, one holding a staff-like weapon and dressed in red and gold, flanked by floral arches in red, pink and yellow. A figure in an orange-red robe with shaved head stands at the lingam's left, facing it, possibly performing a puja. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold ceremonial seat is visible at the lower right. The scene is a deity shrine rather than a gathering.2015-11-18November 26 20142014-11-26A photograph of a dimly lit temple sanctum with a shrine framed by a golden arch decorated with garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. Two deity murtis stand at the centre, one adorned with layered necklaces and a crown, the other in red and gold drapery with a tall headdress. In front, several priests in saffron and orange dhotis and a bare-chested attendant in a dark wrap stand near a black stone shivalinga and a dark pedestal. Lit oil lamps stand on both sides, and a further attendant in white clothing is at the left edge. A decorative garland hangs at the right beside another standing figure in white garments. The scene is a puja or abhishekam at a shrine, with no clearly identifiable individual recognisable as a person.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA temple shrine lit warmly from above, with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of marigold and yellow, red and white flowers and gold ornaments. In front of the murti is a dark stone abhishekam vessel, a small silver-coloured kalasha and a few small figures. Two priests in saffron-brown and orange dhotis stand on either side of the shrine; the nearer priest holds a lit camphor or aarti lamp, while the one at left holds a brass or copper vessel. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a row of festoon garlands in yellow, red and white hangs along the lower edge of the frame. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2015-02-17