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Two people in saffron-orange clothing stand before a shrine alcove framed in silver. Inside the arch is a dark stone deity murti with a crown, gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and white flowers, flanked by a smaller white marble figure in orange robes with a red-and-white garland. The person on the left, with long dark hair and an orange dhoti-style wrap, holds a brass plate heaped with yellow flowers. The person on the right, in a sleeveless orange robe with bare arms, stands with hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and smoke drifts near the deity. This appears to be a puja or flower offering at a shrine.

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Photograph inside a shrine room of two people in orange saffron robes. The figure on the left, with long dark hair, holds a brass plate of yellow and white flower petals. The person in the centre, with hair tied back and a sleeveless orange top, raises a hand to scatter yellow flower petals over a black stone deity murti with a silver crown and a red and gold garland. Beside it sits a small white-and-orange seated figure garlanded with flowers, plus a brass oil lamp, a brass lamp stand and a golden arched frame. The wooden carved door and dark blue wall form the backdrop, consistent with a flower offering or puja.2009-09-14A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha-style mala at his neck, holds a brass oil lamp with a flame toward a black deity murti in a niche. The murti wears a silver crown, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold skirt. Nearby, brass lamp stands and a small white figure in an orange head wrap and garland sit on the altar, with a painted decorative pillar behind. The scene reads as a puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2009-09-14Two men in saffron-orange robes stand before a shrine in a temple interior. The man on the left, at the edge of the frame, holds a brass tray of white and yellow flower petals. The man in the centre wears a dark rudraksha mala, has long dark hair swept back, and gestures toward the shrine with one hand. Inside the shrine stands a dark deity murti with a gold crown, wearing a red and gold dress, a gold necklace and a garland of yellow and pink flowers. A smaller seated figure in orange with a garland sits on a gold pedestal in front. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, brass puja vessels and a small tray of offerings sit on the floor, and a painted column with red, blue and green patterns rises behind them. a person is the central figure, performing a puja or pada-puja before the shrine.2009-09-14September 14 20092009-09-14A photograph inside a shrine room showing a black stone deity murti dressed with a white crown, white and silver jewellery, a blue skirt and a garland of orange and white flowers, set in a silver arch against a red backdrop. In the foreground a woman with hair tied back, wearing an orange-pink sleeveless top and orange skirt, stands with her back to the camera facing the deity. To the right a man in a yellow shawl and white kurta holds a brass tray of red and pink flower petals. Brass lamps, a small kalasha-like vessel and offering dishes sit on the altar steps, with a lit brass lamp on a stand at the right edge.February 05 20102010-02-05Photograph inside a temple shrine of two people performing puja before a black stone deity murti dressed with silver and gold ornaments, a white tilak-like crown and blue-and-gold skirt, framed by a red silk backdrop, white and red garlands and a silver arch. On the left, a person in an orange-red sleeveless top and saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap holds a flaming lamp near a brass lamp stand. On the right, a person in a white kurta with a lime-green shawl holds pink flowers. Brass vessels, a small lamp, and offering plates sit on the floor before the murti, and a wooden cabinet with carved panels lines the left wall.September 14 20092009-09-14A photograph inside a shrine niche with a silver arch overhead and a black stone deity murti adorned with garlands and silver ornaments, with a smaller pink-clad figure below. A man on the left wears a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, a rudraksha mala, and long swept-back hair, holding his hands together in prayer beside a trident. On the right, a shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a brass plate of flowers toward the deity. Brass lamps and a small kalasha sit at the base. a person (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala) stands in prayer while a priest offers flowers, consistent with a puja.2012-04-01Photograph of a temple shrine with a dark deity murti decorated with a silver crown, red and white garlands, jewelled necklaces and a pink and green silk garment, under an ornate silver arch with a hanging lamp. In front, a standing figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and holds hands together in prayer. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold border holds a brass tray of flowers toward the deity. Before the altar sits a white marble figure in pink attire with a garland, and brass vessels, a kalasha and oil lamps are arranged on the floor. Puja offerings and a floral rangoli appear at the bottom. Whether the orange-clad figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-02Photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange-red sari with gold border, stands with hands joined in prayer at left. At right, a man in a white dhoti with orange-gold border and yellow waist cloth holds a brass plate of flowers toward a black stone deity murti of Shiva-form adorned with silver crown, garlands of red and white flowers, and ornate silver necklaces, draped in a magenta and green cloth. A silver arch with floral filigree hangs above. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red and gold robes, hands in blessing, is garlanded. Brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and a small peetha with flowers sit in the foreground.2012-04-01A photograph taken from behind of a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a draped orange shawl and white flower garland at the neck, raising one hand in front of an altar. The altar holds a silver-framed arch hung with white jasmine and red flower garlands, housing a dark deity murti wearing a silver crown, silver necklaces and a golden-yellow silk dhoti. Brass oil lamps stand at right, with a red cloth, conch, brass vessels, a plate of fruit and a small kalasha in front. The figure appears to be performing puja or offering greetings at the shrine.2010-02-03