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Photograph inside a temple shrine dressed with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A large gold-plated Shiva lingam with a silver-ornamented base stands at centre, with a seated bronze-coloured deity murti behind it with crown and jewelled ornaments, beside a consort figure in blue and gold. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, and a person in an orange robe holds a tray with a lamp or offering plate. A seated white figure in red garments and red turban, wearing a garland, sits in front of the lingam. Brass pots, a silver vessel, a lamp stand and flower-covered plates sit in the foreground.

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Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gilded metal deity murtis, one male with a red turban and layered necklaces and one female in a blue sari with crown, sit behind a tall golden shivalinga-style object wrapped in garlands. A man in an orange robe and orange dhoti stands at left offering a plate, while a long-haired figure in white dhoti and a red-and-gold garland stands beside the shrine, reaching toward the deities. Brass vessels and a small red-clad figurine sit on the platform at the base. The gold arch frames the scene.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands draped around a deity pair in a golden sanctum. Two seated deity murtis wear jewelled necklaces and crowns, with a golden kalasha-like form in front. A man with long dark hair in a white dhoti stands at the shrine, raising an offering plate toward the deities, while a second person in an orange robe stands to the left holding a small plate and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Brass lamps, a silver vessel and flower-decked pedestals fill the frame. The white-clad figure appears to fit the page's a person description only through white ritual clothing and long hair, which is insufficient, so his identity is uncertain.2009-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left and center; the man at left holds a silver tray with a small lamp and leaves, while the centre man reaches up to adjust a garland on a large deity murti. Behind them, a pair of painted deity figures wear crowns and red and blue garments with gold jewellery. A gilded throne-like seat and a small white figurine dressed in saffron sit in the foreground, with a golden kalasha-like finial atop the central pedestal. Context suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2009-12-27A decorated shrine with a golden arch framing a large deity murti of a standing male figure with a red turban, trident and jewelled necklaces, beside a female consort figure in a magenta sari. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a small white figure in red robes wearing a garland sits on a seat, and a golden kalasha stands at the centre. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one with a purple garland; the other, bent over, holds a small brass lamp and bell. Brass pots, a lamp, a flower tray and a silver vessel sit on the altar ledge.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A devotee in orange robes bends forward at a temple shrine, placing both hands on a red and gold ritual object on top of a golden pot. Behind them, a large statue of a crowned, bearded deity figure in red and orange garments and layered red and gold jewellery sits beside a female figure in red, under a golden arched frame. The statue is garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. In front, a white seated figure in orange robes and a red turban with a rudraksha-style mala is surrounded by red and white flower garlands, brass lamps, a copper kalasha, bowls of white and yellow flowers, and a brass bowl on the stone floor. A painted demon-like face mask stands at left.2008-12-25 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and long orange skirt bends forward, her hands placing a red-and-gold cloth on the head of a white-and-orange statue seated in front of a large golden-framed altar. The altar holds a large deity murti with a red turban and heavy jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in red and gold dress, both draped in garlands of marigolds and yellow, purple and white flowers. A gold-rimmed bowl, a kalasha-like brass vessel, a conch, brass lamps and plates with white jasmine and marigold petals sit on the stone platform. A painted demonic face with bulging eyes and open jaws stands at the left edge.2008-12-25 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine at dusk. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, stands in the left foreground with his back to the camera, stepping up toward the shrine. A second person in orange robes stands at the far left edge beside a tall brass oil lamp. The central altar holds a large dark metal deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by a second figure, all draped in yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap, hand raised, sits among brass pots, a silver vessel of flowers and a brass plate. A dark red cloth hangs behind the altar.2008-12-28