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A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe and head wrap raises a white feathered fan with both hands toward the deities. Ornate golden altars and a gilt arch frame several deity murtis dressed in garlands and jewelry, with a golden crown-like top on the central image. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a man in white kneels at the lower right near the altar.

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A priest in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and a red headband, stands at a temple altar performing worship. He bends forward, holding a golden ritual object near a large white fan-like whisk, and offers to a dark deity murti dressed with a golden crown, gold ornaments and bands of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. To the left are brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel; to the right stands a smaller teal-clad figure beside a gold shrine piece and a brass lamp, with a red curtain behind. The scene is a temple puja in an indoor hall with pale walls.2008-05-02October 16 20082008-10-16A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine, with a figure in a saffron-orange robe standing at the left, holding a long grey feathered whisk raised toward the deities. The shrine is richly decorated with golden arches, multi-coloured garlands of marigolds and green leaves, and gilded metal lamps. A large black stone lingam sits on a pedestal at the lower centre, adorned with garlands and a red-and-gold cloth. A central ornate deity murti wears a crown and gold ornaments, with a metal trident beside it. A woman in red and green sari is visible at the lower right, partly cut off, sitting near the shrine.Evening puja at a temple stage lit by strings of small lights. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl stands at left, waving a white chamara fan over brass oil lamps. Behind them is a richly decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden throne, adorned with bright garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with a golden arch framing them. Red and orange cloth drapes hang behind the lamps. A small figure sits before the throne in front of a flower-decorated arrangement. The scene is dark and focused on the lit shrine.2009-12-30A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap stands at left, holding a long-handled ritual whisk with grey fur or fibre tufts and a bead necklace. Beside him, a large deity murti decorated with a golden crown set with green stones, a white and gold garland, and layered garlands in orange, red, green and pink is adorned with white tripundra lines on its forehead. Brass lamps and a golden peetha-style seat frame the scene, with a silver-and-brass oil lamp at right. The setting appears to be a temple stage with a dark red backdrop.2008-05-02A priest in an orange saffron robe and orange cloth draped over his head performs puja at a temple shrine, holding a long white fan-like whisk toward ornate deity murtis. Multiple murtis are dressed in colourful garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on a tiled altar platform in front of them, with a dark red curtain and painted pillars behind. The setting is a Hindu temple shrine.2008-10-16A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left, waving a large white chamara fan over a shrine lit with brass oil lamps and strings of small coloured lights. The shrine holds two deity murtis, one seated with a red-and-orange headdress and the other with a gold crown, wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Red and orange drapes frame the golden arch, and a gold-brimmed platform sits at the base.2009-12-30A temple shrine at night, decorated with layered garlands of marigold, white jasmine and red flowers hung across the arch and pillars. Inside a gilded arched niche, two deity murtis sit on a raised ornate throne draped in green and teal cloth, one wearing an orange crown, adorned with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front on the platform and a brass vessel sits at the base. A temple priest in white dhoti and a white upper cloth stands at the left, waving a white feathered fan, a chamara, over the deities. Two smaller figures in red and green garments flank the shrine on either side.2011-10-20May 04 20082008-05-04A temple ritual photograph taken in a hall with a dark backdrop, where several priests and devotees sit on the floor in front of decorated deity murtis. At left, a gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti with a tall crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. At centre, a larger murti sits under a yellow-and-gold arch, and a black Shiva lingam with a white horizontal marking is adorned with garlands at the front. A standing man in white clothes and a saffron wrap holds a white fly-whisk, while another man in saffron stands beside the lingam. Seated priests wear orange and maroon robes, and a woman in white sits at right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and multicoloured decorated pillars frame the scene, consistent with a puja or abhishekam.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in orange robes and a bare upper body at left, waving a grey whisk-like fan over a golden deity murti. The central murti is a golden face-covered idol with a golden crown, dressed in layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers and a green and white cloth. Behind it stands a golden standing deity figure with a halo-like backdrop, and at right is another adorned murti with red and white garlands. Brass oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on a tiled altar in front, with a small framed picture on a silver stand at left. Red and gold hangings and painted pillars frame the shrine.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with a dark backdrop and gold-framed arches. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, stands at left holding a microphone in his right hand and gesturing toward the central deity murti. The central murti is a metal figure draped with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, seated on a gold throne with a red cloth beneath. Behind it stand other murtis, including a gold-clad figure with a crown, and a tall decorated ceremonial pillar with painted elephants and flowers at right.2007-11-25