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A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired person in an orange robe with a gold-bordered orange dhoti stands at left, reaching toward a golden metal deity murti seated on a golden throne. Behind the murti stand two golden figures: one in an orange turban and heavy gold necklaces, one in a crown with a purple-and-gold blouse. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves. In the foreground, a white-robed figure in an orange shawl bows with head down before offerings of bananas, brass oil lamps and a silver vessel. The camera-facing gold and plum-toned setting suggests a puja or padapuja.

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A decorated shrine tableau with two large painted statues of deities behind a central figure. The statues wear crowns, gold jewellery and garlands; one holds a trident. In front, a long-haired person in orange robes and a gold-bordered orange shawl stands with back partly turned, next to a figure in a red and green skirt holding a small bowl. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves frame the scene. Below, a seated white statue wears an orange cloth and a garland, with bananas, fruit and brass lamps set before it.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple, forming arches around two golden deity murtis. The left deity holds a trident and wears a crown; the right deity wears a crown and purple garment with gold jewellery. In front stands a long-haired figure in orange robes with a red-and-orange sash, facing the deities with one hand raised toward the right murti. A man in an orange dhoti at the left holds a brass vessel, as if offering water or pouring abhishekam. Below, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white cloth amid offerings of bananas, brass lamps and vessels. The scene suggests a ritual worship of deities.2008-01-01Photograph of a temple ritual before golden murti of a male and female deity seated under an arch of marigold and red-yellow-green flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple blouse, gold crown and jewelry. In the foreground a standing person in an orange robe with long curly hair, bare-armed and wearing gold bangles, reaches toward a decorated offering area. Below, a seated figure in orange robes with white turban and a flower garland bows with hands folded. Brass lamps, a plate of bananas and brass vessels sit on the ground. Behind, a large yellow floral backdrop and a small deity figure on the right.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple worship scene with a person in saffron-orange robes from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, holding a silver lamp or aarti vessel with a flame toward a deity arrangement. Two golden deity murtis stand behind a flower-garlanded central figure, one with an orange-and-red striped turban and ornate necklaces, the other wearing a purple garment and a crown. Yellow, red and white flower garlands and a floral arch frame the murtis, with a bright yellow floral backdrop behind. The scene suggests aarti at a deity shrine, with garlands and a kalasha-like decoration in the foreground.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged in arches. Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side, the left one wearing an orange turban and holding a trident, the right one wearing a purple garment and ornate gold jewellery. In the foreground a person with long dark hair wearing an orange shawl and red-and-green skirt stands before the murtis, while a priest in an orange dhoti on the left holds a bowl and offering vessels. A large flower garland drapes the lower murti, and brass lamps and fruit sit on the platform below. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance in this image.2008-01-01A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and an orange-bordered garment, stands at left performing a ritual near a deity pair. Behind them are two gold-coloured metal murti figures adorned with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves, with jewelled necklaces and crowns. Below, a white Ganesha-like figure draped in orange is surrounded by flower garlands, brass oil lamps and offering plates with fruit and flowers. The scene appears to be a flower-decorated puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine. The flowered arch behind the deities completes the shrine setting.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. Two deity murtis stand in the shrine, each with gold crowns, ornate necklaces and red and green silk drapes. A standing figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe with gold border and reaches toward the deities, appearing to offer or adorn them with flowers. Brass lamps and a silver-toned pedestal sit in front, and a row of red and white decorative arches frames the back wall.2007-01-01A decorated outdoor shrine with two large deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban and the other a crown, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front, a figure in an orange saree stands at the shrine and reaches toward a kalasha-like offering, while a man in a brown dhoti and orange shawl holds a brass lamp to the left. A white-clad statue or image sits on the platform among fruits, brass vessels and marigold garlands, with yellow flower panels decorated with blue clouds and green mountains behind. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene at a temple.2008-01-01A woman in an orange-red sari with a yellow-gold border bends forward and touches a tall golden kalasha-like ritual object with her hand, applying offerings at a shrine. Behind her stand two golden deity murti seated on a throne, draped in flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white with a green-and-red floral arch. A gold crown and gold jewellery adorn the figures. A man in a saffron-orange cloth stands at the left edge of the frame. The scene appears to be a temple puja or abhishekam in a shrine room.2015-01-04A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red and pink flowers. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-orange cloth, stands at left with a white flower garland around his neck and reaches toward a gold-coloured murti. Two gold-faced deity murtis stand behind the garlands; the right figure wears a green and red silk sari with gold-threaded border and jewellery, and the left figure wears a crown and dark ornate attire. A gold kalasha-like ornament with pink lotus blossoms sits in front of the figures. Stone pillars and a striped umbrella appear at the edges.2007-07-29Photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers framing two golden deity murtis with crowns and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a large white and purple flower garland over a central figure. Two priests in orange-red dhotis with yellow borders perform worship: one, with a shaved head and bare chest, holds a silver plate and tray of offerings, while another stands behind raising an arm toward the golden arch above. The scene suggests puja or aarti at the altar. Gilded arch and carved stone walls surround the shrine.2015-01-04A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A person in an orange robe bends forward with hands and forehead resting on a gold-coloured pot or stand draped in an orange cloth, appearing to perform worship. Behind is a large golden arch and two painted or gilded deity figures, one wearing an orange turban and red garments, with a bejewelled face and necklaces. Brass vessels, a lamp and a small blue seated figure sit at the base of the shrine among offerings. A printed backdrop panel of a woman is at left.2008-12-26