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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron robes with a matching shawl kneels at the lower left, holding a small red-tipped object over a brass oil lamp and small brass vessels set on a red stand. Behind him stands a large deity murti draped in multicolored garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and pink flowers, with a golden crown and a green-blue figure in front. Ornate gold and mirrored decorations frame the shrine, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head covering sits at the base of a shrine, arranging ritual items on a red platform. He wears a long beaded necklace and bangles and has a white marking on his arm. Before him are a golden kalasha-style vessel, brass oil lamps and a small gold deity figure in a teal sari with jewelled ornaments. Behind them a large deity murti is draped in layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, orange, white, green and pink, with a jewelled crown and a mirror-work backdrop. The scene suggests a temple puja setting.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a tiled platform at left, holding his hands together in a ritual gesture before a large deity murti. The murti is a Shiva lingam with a gold face-like crown and silver-gold trident-form ornaments, draped with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow, white and pink flowers and bead strings. A smaller green-robed figure stands in front with gold adornments. Brass oil lamps, a gold pedestal, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of fruit and flowers sit on the platform. Gold-framed ornate decor surrounds the shrine. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange head wrap bends forward at the waist, both hands pressed onto a large golden linga-shaped object with a gold crown-like top. Garlands of yellow, red, white, green and pink flowers drape the altar and the statues behind it. Behind him stand a gold-coloured statue of a deity with folded hands and a tiger-skin-patterned garment, and a second statue in green and gold with a jewelled necklace. A small silver shrine and a framed portrait of a seated saffron-clad figure sit at left, and a deity murti with multiple arms rises in the background. Text in the lower right reads " " and ""2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. A seated priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and a saffron head wrap sits with palms pressed together in prayer at the lower left, before a richly decorated deity murti. The central deity wears a tall gold crown and gold face covering, draped in garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers, with a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and a white dhoti. Beside it stands a small green-and-gold figure and a brass kalasha with offerings. Gold arched frames, figures in gold and tiered brass lamps fill the background, with a dark red curtain behind.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man kneels at lower left wearing saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a gold chain, and performs a ritual with his hands near a brass kalasha and small offerings on a red-cloth platform. Before him stands a golden deity murti with a tall gold crown, draped in a garland of red, orange, yellow, white and pink flowers and a multi-coloured beaded necklace. Lit brass oil lamps and a brass vessel sit nearby, with decorated figures and a brass pot on the right and a silver lamp at the far right edge.2008-05-02A temple worship scene before a large deity murti of Shiva adorned with a golden face mask, a crown and a long garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers. A priest in orange robes sits on the left, holding a lit oil lamp and a small silver vessel in front of the golden altar. Behind the central murti stand smaller golden figures and a golden arch, with red and orange ceremonial cloth draped on the pillars. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and small offerings are arranged on the platform. The image is a photograph of a puja at a temple with a dark background.2008-05-02A temple priest in saffron-orange robes kneels at a gold ritual stand, offering a pink lotus flower with his right hand. He wears a gold necklace and bangles, with white ash markings on his arm. Before him stand a gold deity murti in a teal and gold garment and a tall gold stepped altar with a gold kalasha, surrounded by brass bowls, gold pitchers and red and pink flower offerings. Behind, a large deity figure and a Shiva lingam-style form are dressed with layered marigold and rose garlands in orange, red, pink and green. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting is a temple shrine during puja.2008-05-02A photograph of a devotee in an orange skirt and red sleeveless top with a long orange shawl, standing with her back to the camera and reaching toward a decorated shrine. The shrine holds gilded deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers, with an orange cloth and a shining crown on the central figure. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the altar ledge, and a large brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A small brass oil lamp and pale cloths complete the scene. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the image, so the figure is treated as a devotee.2007-11-26A standing priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap stands at left, holding a long-handled ritual whisk with grey fur or fibre tufts and a bead necklace. Beside him, a large deity murti decorated with a golden crown set with green stones, a white and gold garland, and layered garlands in orange, red, green and pink is adorned with white tripundra lines on its forehead. Brass lamps and a golden peetha-style seat frame the scene, with a silver-and-brass oil lamp at right. The setting appears to be a temple stage with a dark red backdrop.2008-05-02May 30 20182018-05-30A woman in a bright orange sleeveless dress stands with her back to the camera at a raised stone platform, offering a flame or lamp before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown and is draped in multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, green and orange flowers, with a gold necklace and silver ornaments. Behind it stands a golden figure with a crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, and gold lamps and brass oil lamps line the altar. A small flame burns on the platform, and a tray of offerings sits in front. Gold arches and a decorated pillar frame the shrine.2007-11-26A photograph of a temple shrine during a devotional puja. In the foreground a person with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and an orange wrap, stands with palms pressed together in prayer before the altar. Behind them, a deity murti with a golden crown is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white, and a large ornate garland of marigolds. Brass oil lamps, a lit wick flame, brass vessels and offerings sit on the altar ledge, with a leopard-print cushion and white cloth at the right edge.2007-11-26