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A festival-decorated shrine at an outdoor temple setting, framed by dense trees. A gilded deity murti pair stands within a canopy of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, red and purple, with dark drapes behind. A priest in a bare-torso dhoti holds an offering up toward the deities while devotees stand in the foreground with palms pressed together. Two white bulls flank the roof above, and a golden throne-like seat sits at the right edge. The crowd is large, with many heads and shoulders visible in the foreground, partially cropped.

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A crowd of devotees gathers in front of a flower-decorated shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati under a marigold garland arch, a pair of bulls carved on the roof. Shrine is draped in orange, yellow and purple marigold garlands and a dark cloth canopy. Foreground devotees wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shawls; one man at center has a rudraksha-style neck garland and bare shoulders. A golden throne with red cushion sits at right. Dense tree foliage surrounds the scene, and a red-costumed performer appears at the left edge.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with marigold and orange-yellow garlands and purple flower strands along the roof edge and sanctum frame. Inside the shrine, a seated deity murti with a crown and silver-embellished figures stands with a flowing water stream, while a priest in a white dhoti and a pink-striped cloth offers worship with a tray of flowers and offerings. 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Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the platform.2018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and purple flowers in orange, yellow and purple tones, draped over a canopy topped by a sculpted scene and carved bulls. Inside, gilded deity murtis of a divine couple stand before a dark stone base with flower decorations. In front, a priest in white dhoti and a man in an orange cloth work at the shrine, while a red-cloth covered gilded seat sits in the foreground. Two additional attendants are at the left and center, with a Hindu ritual abhishekam atmosphere. The shrine sits within a bright open-sided hall with tiled ceiling.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A temple shrine decorated with garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and purple flowers along its roof and front. Above, a painted arch shows a deity pair seated on a bull, flanked by stone bulls. Inside the shrine, deity murtis stand adorned with flower garlands, with a golden arch behind them. 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Maroon curtains frame the shrine and colorful umbrellas appear at the right edge under trees.2007-01-01