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A priest in orange dhoti and saffron upper cloth, bare-shouldered and bending forward, lights or offers a flame before a gilded shrine. The shrine holds a group of deity murtis, including a crowned figure seated on a throne, with a standing figure to the right, all draped in red and decorated with white and gold ornaments. A tall black stone or metal standing figure with a jeweled chest garland and a green sash stands at left beside an ornate gold arch. Golden trishula standards with yellow and red banners flank the shrine, and brass lamps and pots sit on the striped floor mat. The setting is a temple-style room with red drapery. Printed date stamp in the lower right reads 14 Nov 2021 19:55:40.

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November 14 20212021-11-14November 14 20212021-11-14November 14 20212021-11-14November 14 20212021-11-14November 14 20212021-11-14A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch and red draped backdrop. A shirtless man in an orange dhoti with a white sacred thread lifts a lit oil lamp toward silver-clad deity murtis seated on a gold-framed altar. Gold trishula stands, a gold kalasha-like vessel, brass oil lamps and a small brass plate of offerings sit on a striped floor. A dark stone murti wearing a jewelled garland stands on the left beside yellow and red flag banners bearing a white emblem. Timestamp reads 15 Nov 2021 19:39:41 Madurai.2021-11-15November 15 20212021-11-15November 15 20212021-11-15Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded arched canopy holding silver-decorated deity murti and a kalasha on a golden pedestal. A single priest in saffron/orange dhoti and shawl bends forward at the shrine, tending the deities. Flanking the shrine are golden trident-topped standards with red-and-gold banners bearing a yin-yang style emblem, and a dark standing statue draped in silver and green-trimmed garland ornaments. Oil lamps and brass plates sit on the floor-level striped rug. Timestamp reads 15 Nov 2021 19:40:54 Madurai.2021-11-15A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands on a striped rug holding a bright lit lamp aloft in one hand, a priest performing a ritual before a gilded shrine. Behind him, a gold-arched altar holds several metal deity murti, including a seated figure with a crown and ornaments, flanked by gold lion figures and brass lamps. Tall gold trishula standards with red-and-gold pennants stand on either side, and a red curtain hangs behind. A small oil lamp burns on a brass tray at the lower right. The printed timestamp reads 15 Nov 2021 and Madurai.2021-11-15A photograph of a shrine room in a temple setting during a puja. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange shoulder cloth stands at the centre-left, leaning over a gold-decorated altar and arranging offerings. Behind him is a gold arched frame holding several deity murti statues in silver and colourful garments, including one with a trident-style emblem. A dark stone figure draped in silver jewellery stands on the left beside a gold arch. Two tall brass stands topped with trishula tridents and small oil lamps flank the altar, and brass lamps and vessels sit on the altar base. Red curtains hang behind, and a striped rug covers the floor. A timestamp reads 15 Nov 2021 19:38:55 Madurai.2021-11-15SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 2/16/20222022-02-16