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Photograph of a shrine puja in a temple sanctum. A black stone deity murti is dressed in pink and green silk, adorned with red and white flower garlands, jewelled necklaces and a silver crown, framed by an ornate silver arch hanging with a lamp. Before it sits a white marble figure in a pink robe with garlands, and a smaller decorated image sits on a red-draped stand. A person in a saffron-orange dhoti and long dark hair, seen from behind, stands with hands folded in worship. Beside them a priest in white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawl holds a brass plate of offerings. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and puja vessels fill the floor, and a colourful floral rangoli decorates the base.

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April 01 20122012-04-01A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti dressed in a magenta and green silk garment with layered gold and gemstone jewellery, a garland of red and white flowers, and a silver crown. A silver arched torana frames the deity. In front, a seated marble figure with folded hands wears a pink garment and flower garland. Two men face the shrine: on the left, a bare-backed person with long dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, hands joined in worship; on the right, a bald priest in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border and yellow waistcloth holds a brass plate of flowers during puja. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bell-shaped vessels and rangoli-style floral decoration surround the shrine.2012-04-02Photograph of a temple shrine with a dark deity murti decorated with a silver crown, red and white garlands, jewelled necklaces and a pink and green silk garment, under an ornate silver arch with a hanging lamp. In front, a standing figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and holds hands together in prayer. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border holds a brass tray of flowers toward the deity. Before the altar sits a white marble figure in pink attire with a garland, and brass vessels, a kalasha and oil lamps are arranged on the floor. Puja offerings and a floral rangoli appear at the bottom. Whether the orange-clad figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-02Photograph inside a temple shrine under a silver arched canopy with a hanging lamp. At centre stands a dark stone Shiva linga adorned with a silver crown-like cap, garlands of red and white flowers, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces, draped in a magenta and green cloth. In front, a white marble figure of a seated sage with raised hand, wearing a red-and-gold cloth, is garlanded. To the right a small golden-framed deity murti sits on a red cushion. A woman in an orange saree stands at left with her back to the camera, hands joined, holding a trident-like staff. At right a bald priest in white dhoti with orange borders and a yellow waist cloth holds a brass plate of flower petals toward the linga. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates sit on the floor below, with a colourful rangoli at the bottom edge.2012-04-01Photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange-red sari with gold border, stands with hands joined in prayer at left. At right, a man in a white dhoti with orange-gold border and yellow waist cloth holds a brass plate of flowers toward a black stone deity murti of Shiva-form adorned with silver crown, garlands of red and white flowers, and ornate silver necklaces, draped in a magenta and green cloth. A silver arch with floral filigree hangs above. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red and gold robes, hands in blessing, is garlanded. Brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and a small peetha with flowers sit in the foreground.2012-04-01Inside a shrine, a person with long dark hair in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded in prayer, back to camera, before a dark stone deity murti adorned with a silver crown, flower garlands in red and white, and jewelled necklaces, seated in front of a silver arch and a magenta-and-green draped backdrop. A priest in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a brass tray of yellow flowers toward the deity. Below, a white marble figure of a devotee in pink with folded hands sits garlanded, and brass lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels stand on the floor. Ritual puja in progress at the altar.2012-04-02April 01 20122012-04-01A photograph inside a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti dressed in pink and green silk, silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of red and white flowers. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded in front of a trishul, looking down in devotion. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border and a red bindi holds a brass tray of yellow flowers. A small marble figure in pink with a turban sits before the murti. Brass oil lamps and a silver-arched canopy frame the shrine, with a brass kalasha and offering vessels below.2012-04-02A photograph inside a shrine niche with a silver arch overhead and a black stone deity murti adorned with garlands and silver ornaments, with a smaller pink-clad figure below. A man on the left wears a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, a rudraksha mala, and long swept-back hair, holding his hands together in prayer beside a trident. On the right, a shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a brass plate of flowers toward the deity. Brass lamps and a small kalasha sit at the base. a person (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala) stands in prayer while a priest offers flowers, consistent with a puja.2012-04-01Photograph inside a temple shrine. A devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap stands at left holding a brass multi-tiered oil lamp with a lit flame toward a black deity murti adorned with silver jewellery, a crown and necklaces, set before a red cloth backdrop and garlanded with white and orange flowers. At right, a person in a white kurta with a yellow-green shawl stands with hands near the altar. In front, brass puja vessels, a conch shell, a small brass lamp and offering plates sit on a dark wooden platform. Ornate gold-framed arch surrounds the deity.Photograph inside a temple shrine of two people performing puja before a black stone deity murti dressed with silver and gold ornaments, a white tilak-like crown and blue-and-gold skirt, framed by a red silk backdrop, white and red garlands and a silver arch. On the left, a person in an orange-red sleeveless top and saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap holds a flaming lamp near a brass lamp stand. On the right, a person in a white kurta with a lime-green shawl holds pink flowers. Brass vessels, a small lamp, and offering plates sit on the floor before the murti, and a wooden cabinet with carved panels lines the left wall.A photograph taken from a temple doorway looking into a shrine. A priest in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange dhoti, seen from behind with long dark hair, pours liquid over a black deity murti adorned with white and silver necklaces, a blue skirt and a garland of orange and white flowers. Behind the murti is a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. A second man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow-green shawl stands at right holding pink flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small brass vessels, plates and offerings sit on the floor before the deity, with a small image in front. The ceiling has a carved lotus medallion. Abhishekam appears to be underway. a person's presence is not determinable from appearance here.