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A temple sanctum scene with a golden arched niche behind a central shrine. A deity murti of a crowned, orange-turbaned figure in red garland and gold ornaments sits beside a consort in red and gold sari, with a fierce face mask-like image to the left. A devotee in orange robes bends forward with hands pressed on a tall golden kalasha placed on a white-draped peetha, with a white-clad figure in orange head cloth seated below. Multicoloured flower garlands drape the shrine and gold oil lamps stand on both sides. The setting is ritual abhishekam or puja.

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A 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 copiesA 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 copiesA temple shrine scene during a ritual. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, lighting or tending a brass oil lamp on a tall stand. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari bows over a large white statue of a seated sage in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and pours or offers from a metal vessel onto it. Behind them is a golden arched niche holding a deity murti with a red crown and garlands, flanked by a fierce painted face figure. The statue and the arched niche are heavily garlanded with marigolds and multicolour flower strands. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering dishes sit on the floor, with smoke rising at left. No one shown is confirmed as a person; the seated figure is a statue.2008-12-25Temple ritual photo at a shrine with an arched golden frame. A man in orange dhoti and orange shirt stands at left holding a brass lamp. A woman in orange sari stands beside him with hands folded in prayer. Before them is a large deity murti with a red-and-orange headdress, garlanded with multicoloured flower strands, and a female deity figure beside it in red and gold. A seated figure in orange robes with a gold crown-like headdress, draped in garlands of red and white flowers, sits in front of the shrine. Brass lamps, silver plates, bowls of white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a small kalasha fill the foreground. Lush green trees stand beyond the pillared stone structure.2008-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11December 30 20092009-12-30December 11 20112011-12-11Outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31A temple shrine scene with a devotee in orange robes bending forward to pour or hold a vessel over a white marble image seated in front of a golden arched frame. The white image wears an orange robe, rudraksha beads and an orange turban, and is garlanded with red, white, green and yellow flower garlands. Behind it stands a large gilded deity murti with a red turban, red and gold necklaces, and a female figure in red sari with a crown beside it. Brass oil lamps, copper and silver bowls, a flower plate of jasmine and marigold, and a fierce painted lion-faced figure appear in the foreground. The devotee's orange clothing and the flower garlands mark an abhishekam-style offering.2008-12-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine during a ritual. Two figures in orange and saffron robes stand before a garlanded deity murti with an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a multicoloured headdress; the garlands are yellow, white, purple and red. The figure on the left leans forward holding a small tray, while the figure in the middle reaches toward the deity's ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small seated figure in orange sits at the base. Pink drapery and carved golden arches frame the scene.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31A temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop holds a large deity murti of a seated goddess with red and white garlands, a red-orange crown and red bead necklaces, flanked by a lion-faced figure. Three priests in saffron-orange robes perform puja: one at the left holds a brass tray with lit lamps, one in the middle holds a tray with offerings, and a third kneels in the foreground with a plate of white flowers and yellow petals. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and a garland-draped figure surround the central idol on a stone platform with a red and gold cloth border.2008-12-25