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A temple shrine with a stone-pillared open pavilion and a golden-arched niche holding a deity murti with flower garlands, flanked by two deities in red and orange garments. Two priests sit on an orange cloth at the front; one wears an orange robe and the other a white dhoti, and they tend offerings of bananas, plates of herbs and bundles of dried sticks, small oil lamps, and steel vessels. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor. No a person candidate is visible; the two priests are shown in roles only.

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November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01 +1 copiesTwo priests perform puja at a stone shrine with golden arches and garlanded deity murtis. On the left, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and gold necklace sits holding a brass plate, while a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala sits beside him, burning incense on a red tray. Behind them stand two colourfully dressed deity figures under orange drapery, with a small figure in a red garment at right. Brass oil lamps flank the central golden kalasha-like shrine, which is decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. Red-and-white striped pillars and a purple cloth mat complete the temple scene.2011-11-01Photo of a temple shrine with a stone and gold-framed mandapa and orange-yellow drapery behind a group of deity murtis. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala sits at left beside a priest in white dhoti and shawl who sits at a small table reading from a book or palm-leaf text, with a microphone stand between them. Garlanded central murti and two seated murtis in green and blue garments are decorated with white and orange flower garlands, with a small brass oil lamp at left and brass lamps at right. Marigold petals are scattered on the orange-and-purple cloth below, and a small wooden box with incense sticks sits nearby. Persons visible are two priests.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone and gold-trimmed structure housing deity murtis. In the centre, a deity murti is garlanded with white and red flower garlands and sits on a gold peetha, flanked by two smaller murtis in green and blue draped garments with garlands. Behind, two larger female-form murtis in red and pink saris stand before orange drapery, with a kalasha-like crowned figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and marigold petals are scattered on the floor. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth with rudraksha beads sits beside another priest in white dhoti and shawl, reading from a book and playing a small hand bell. Flame is visible at the lower left edge. Two priests are visible; no other people are present.2011-11-01A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a grey stone structure, golden arch and red curtains tied to red pillars. Inside stand two deity murtis in gold and red garments with flower garlands, one holding a bell or instrument. In front sit two people on a patterned mat surrounded by rows of small oil lamps, fruit, sweets and bowls of offerings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head sits with hands folded in prayer, beside a man in white with a yellow shawl. Another figure in white walks on the steps behind. Coconuts and banana leaves decorate the shrine. The setting suggests a puja with offerings.2009-09-22 +1 copiesTemple puja scene before a gilded shrine canopy holding deity murti of Subramanya with consort figures, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red and green silk. Two priests sit on an orange cloth floor: one in orange robes and rudraksha mala, the other in white dhoti with bare torso and a sacred thread, hands folded in prayer before a microphone. Steel vessels, brass oil lamps, bowls of yellow flowers and dried leaves/offerings surround them. A wall board lists names in an orange-and-red striped temple hall.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja at an outdoor pavilion with grey stone pillars and red curtains. Two priests in white dhotis and yellow-gold shawls sit on the ground in front of the shrine; the one in the centre speaks into a microphone and tends a small fire, while the other sits to the left with offering trays. Behind them stands a deity murti with an arched backdrop of marigold garlands, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits on a red-draped platform, garlanded in yellow flowers. Rows of brass oil lamps, metal bowls, fruit and red-orange offerings are laid on the floor in front, and a woman in a saffron sari stands at the right edge. Sunlight and greenery frame the background.2009-12-29A temple shrine open to a sunny courtyard under a tin roof with red steel posts. Inside the shrine, a grey stone structure holds deity murti with red and white forms, floral garlands and decorated gold-framed arches. In front, offerings of fruit, flowers, coconuts and a lamp are laid on an orange cloth, with metal vessels and bundled sticks nearby. Two seated priests attend the offerings: one in an orange robe and bare-chested with white dhoti-style cloth, and another in a yellow shirt at the right. Red and white striped walls frame the courtyard.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph of a stone shrine with deity murti of a standing and seated divine couple adorned with flower garlands, gold crowns and colourful garments, set in a stone temple structure with orange curtains. In front, an orange-robed priest stands at left holding a small object, while an orange-robed devotee bends low at right tending puja items. Brass oil lamps, bowls of yellow flowers, green leaves and fruit, and a flower-decorated kalasha on a wooden platform form the offerings.2010-07-21