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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers. A person in an orange robe bends forward at the left, hands resting on a tall gold-and-silver ceremonial vessel with a kalasha-like top placed before the deities. Behind it stand two metal deity murtis, one in a red and orange garment with a crown and one in a teal dress, flanked by a white horse figure. Offerings include a tray of fruit, a copper pot, a plate of yellow flowers, incense sticks and a flower-filled vessel on the right. Two standing figures and a small seated icon sit within the scene.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-framed arch holding deity murtis draped in flower garlands of purple, white, yellow and red. A devotee in an orange robe bends forward at left, hands on a tall golden kalasha-like vessel. A white horse figure stands at left and a golden palanquin-like stand sits at right. Fruit, a brass pot, a plate of yellow flowers and a silver bowl lie on the step in front. The devotee is a physical person; the figures behind are statues. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A devotee in an orange saffron garment bends forward at a shrine, pouring or touching a tall golden kalasha-like vessel topped with a crown-shaped finial. Behind is an arched golden frame holding a deity murti with a white horse and a female figure in teal and red garments. Garlands of purple, yellow, pink and white flowers hang around the shrine, with brass oil lamps on either side, fruit, flowers and offering plates on the stone platform, and a small potted plant with a flower garland at right. The setting is a stone temple pavilion with a carved ceiling.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A devotee in an orange saffron sari bends forward at a shrine, pouring or touching a golden kalasha-shaped vessel set atop a golden peetha. Behind is a white horse figure with a red-and-gold bridle and a decorated deity murti draped in teal and garlands of purple, yellow and white flowers. A small white figure with a red turban and red cloth sits at the base, adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, fruits and flower offerings surround the shrine. A decorated deity figure with garlands appears at the right edge.2008-12-29A devotee in an orange saffron garment bends forward at a shrine, one hand resting on a tall gilded kalasha-like pot. Before them stands a white statue of a seated figure in red robes with a red turban, a cloth-draped figure with a garland of white and orange flowers. Long garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers hang from a white horse with a red-and-gold bridle behind. Fruits, a brass vessel, a small oil lamp and incense sticks sit in the foreground, with smoke rising. The setting appears to be a temple or ceremonial shrine with gold-patterned panels.2008-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A person in an orange-red robe with a gold-edged border bends forward at the left, both hands raised to a tall golden kalasha-like vessel topped with a metal finial. Behind it stands a white-and-red deity murti draped in red cloth, adorned with garlands of white, purple, yellow and magenta flowers and a red cap. A white horse-headed figure with a bridle decorates the background. Brass lamps, a golden vessel, fruit, bowls and marigold petals sit on a low table in front, with a small framed figure on the right.2008-12-29A 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 copies