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Inside a temple shrine, two saffron-robed priests stand before an elaborate deity sanctum. The bare-chested priest in the centre holds a silver bowl and makes an offering, while a second priest in orange with a rudraksha-style mala stands at left with his hands folded. Behind them, two large deity murtis sit richly garlanded with flower garlands, one in orange turban and gold ornaments, the other in blue and gold with a crown and staff. A small white figure with a green cloth and garlands sits at the base. Tall brass oil lamps and a golden arch frame the scene, with red curtains behind.

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Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. Two priests stand before a gilded arch with a red drape. In the centre, two large deity murtis sit on a golden throne, one with a red turban and one with a blue-and-gold garment, both garlanded. A small white statue with a red garland sits in front. A priest in bare chest and orange-saffron dhoti holds a brass plate and offers worship, while a second priest in orange robes stands at left holding a red flower. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass pot sits on the floor.2012-04-24A temple puja scene before an ornate golden arch framed by red drapes. Two deity murtis are dressed in green and gold silk with garlands of red and white flowers, ornate necklaces, and a crown on the taller figure. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a bare upper body and a red-and-white garland stands at the centre holding a small brass lamp. To the left, three men in orange robes and one in white dhoti stand near tall brass lamp stands and a brass tray with offerings, and one holds a flaming lamp. Small brass bowls sit on the floor. The scene reads as an aarti or puja. No individual is confidently identified as a person from appearance.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24Inside a temple shrine, a bald priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold-trimmed cloth and a flower garland, holds a flame toward a deity pair decorated with red and white garlands; the central pair features a figure in a red and orange turban and a figure in a green and gold sari-like garment with a crown. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand nearby: one holds a brass tray with a large brass lamp, the other has hands folded in namaskar. Gold-coloured brass lamps, a kalasha-like brass bowl and a golden arched frame surround the altar, with a small white-clad figure with a green cloth at the base, and a copyright credit overlays the lower right corner.2012-04-24Evening puja in a temple shrine. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one holds a brass aarti plate with a lit flame, another in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him, and a third with a rudraksha mala and folded hands watches. A fourth man, bare-chested with a saffron cloth over his shoulder and a red garland, offers worship at the altar. Before them sit richly decorated deity murti figures with gold crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, one in teal and gold attire holding a staff. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels surround the altar, with flower petals scattered on the floor.2012-04-24A photograph of a temple ritual before a golden shrine with red drapery and garlanded deity figures. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and shoulder cloth, with white markings on his body, stands at center holding a silver bowl. Behind him, a large golden deity murti and a second deity form, both in garlands of red and white flowers, look over an ornate arched shrine. A younger assistant in orange stands at the left edge. The murti at the front is adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and gold ornaments, and flower garlands drape the altar.2012-04-24December 18 20132013-12-18A temple puja scene at night in front of a shrine with a red backdrop and gold arch. A bare-chested priest in a saffron wrap with a red garland stands at the center, reaching toward the deity murti. Two deity murtis are dressed in yellow, teal and gold silk with garlands and gold ornaments, one with a crown. A small white figure and a deity murti are adorned with garlands at the foreground altar. On the left, two men in saffron robes and a priest in white dhoti hold a lit oil lamp aarti tray, and a woman in orange with a rudraksha mala stands with folded hands. Tall brass lamps flank the scene.2012-04-24A temple shrine scene with ornate carved stone pillars and a gilded arch framing deity murti dressed in bright red and teal silk with marigold and red flower garlands. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a saffron shawl receives an offering or blessing as two men in orange-saffron robes, one with a rudraksha mala, assist him beside tall brass oil lamps (lamps). A young man in white dhoti stands at left with folded hands. Brass vessels, a flower-decorated white stone figure and a small carved seat sit on the floor in front of the shrine. Describes abhishekam-style temple worship.2012-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02A temple shrine lit with a flaming oil lamp during an aarti. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and upper cloth raises a lit lamp toward a golden-framed shrine holding a deity murti of a seated couple with garlands of red and yellow flowers. A second robed attendant in reddish-brown dhoti stands at left holding a plate. On a stone platform in front are brass vessels, a kalasha pot, a bell and offering plates. A green-curtained niche at right holds a standing figure in red garments and a beaded necklace. Stone pillars with carved patterns frame the scene.2013-12-18April 24 20122012-04-24