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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing divine couple, one figure with a red and gold crown and multiple arms, the other with a gold crown and floral garland, dressed in blue and red cloth. A red and orange floral garland drapes a Shiva lingam in the foreground with a gold-trimmed base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and brass vessels with offerings rest on the platform. A young priest in orange robes with a shaved head and white forehead markings sits at left, seated in a reverent position with hands together. A small green-clad standing figure in an ornate gold niche sits at right. Gold arches frame the scene and green drapery hangs behind the deities.

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June 25 20132013-06-25September 11 20132013-09-11A young boy in a red dhoti and red shawl sits cross-legged on the floor before a temple shrine, holding a grey book or sheet and reading from it. Behind him stands a large golden-coloured deity murti with four arms, a tall orange crown and red and white flower garlands, flanked by a second figure in blue and maroon robes. Silver vessels, a kalasha-style bowl and small lamps sit on the floor. To the right, a smaller figure in orange and red robes with a bead necklace stands with hands folded in a gilded niche against green drapery. The scene is a temple puja setting, with the figures are statues rather than living people.2013-09-15A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised platform, reading from a printed sheet while holding a small silver vessel. Before him stands a richly decorated deity murti with a golden crown, a long rudraksha mala, and red, green and blue silk draperies, with a figure in a saffron turban and a garland standing in an arched niche beside it. Brass bowls with kumkum, flowers, a small mound of offering, incense sticks and an oil lamp sit on the altar in a temple hall with green-curtained shrines and carved pillars.2013-09-11September 13 20132013-09-13A young boy in a red dhoti and red upper cloth sits cross-legged before a temple shrine, reading from an open book held in his lap, with a small tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind him, a large gilded shrine holds a deity murti with a tall orange turban, a green cloth backdrop and a red and yellow garland. The murti holds a trident-like staff and shows a jeweled bejeweled ornamental armour. Beside it, a smaller standing figure in a brown and orange garment with a long necklace is set in a niche with a green backdrop. Brass and silver puja vessels, a lemon, and a green leaf sit on the platform in front of the boy.2013-09-15July 17 20132013-07-17Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed throne before an orange-red drape. The left figure holds a trident-like staff and small hand implement, and the right figure wears a tall crown; both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers and wear ornate jewellery. A smaller carved deity figure in front wears an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with bananas and small brass vessels as offerings. At left, a young shaven-headed priest in an orange cloth with rudraksha mala and white sacred markings sits cross-legged, performing puja. A blue-draped niche with a figure appears at right.2013-07-05September 12 20132013-09-12April 10 20132013-04-10A young shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits cross-legged at the lower left of a shrine platform, holding a small cup or vessel while a ceremony is performed. Behind him stands a golden-arched shrine housing deity murti: a large seated figure with a red crown and blue-and-red garments, and a second figure with a tall crown and gold necklaces, both draped in garlands. A smaller standing figure in red and orange robes stands in a side niche on the right. Silver vessels, kalasha pots, bowls, a conch and a bell are arranged on the platform, with yellow flower garlands framing the stone pillars. The priest appears to be performing puja or abhishekam.2013-09-10A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform under a gold arch with a green backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and drum, the female figure wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, both adorned with garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated priest in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark and bare upper arm sits before a sacred linga, with a multicoloured flower garland, kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps arranged around it. To the right stands a small figure in orange robes near a lit oil lamp. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. One physical priest is visible.2013-03-15