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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with golden deity murtis of a royal couple, one in a red-and-green turban and ornate gold jewellery, the other in an orange sari with a purple skirt and a crown. A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a garland, stands at left pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a large gold-plated lingam. Yellow, purple, orange and white flower garlands drape the lingam and the murtis. In the lower left, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a matching turban, one hand raised in blessing, is garlanded. Gold lamps and a brass bowl sit on the lower ledge. The people count is one priest, and the statue is a depiction, not a person present.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a temple ritual in which a robed figure in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with long hair and a white flower garland, stands at left holding a golden lamp and offering tray before a deity murti. The murti pair, dressed in orange and purple silk with gold jewellery, crowns and red and green headdresses, are framed by a dense arch of yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. A golden kalasha-like vessel and brass lamps sit on a white-draped platform, with more flower garlands and a large golden bell-shaped object in the foreground.2009-12-26December 27 20092009-12-27A temple puja scene at a shrine with a large Shiva lingam wrapped in a saffron cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and green flower strands. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis of a goddess and a consort in jewelled crowns, one in red and orange and one in a purple blouse with red skirt. In the foreground, a white marble statue of a seated figure in lavender robes and turban holds a hand raised in blessing, with a rudraksha mala. A young man in a purple dhoti and shawl stands on a raised platform pouring from a golden vessel, while an attendant in orange robes steadies his arm. A brass oil lamp sits at the base of the scene.2011-12-14A photograph of a shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. Two standing figures in saffron-orange robes are at left; one holds a silver tray while the other stands with back to the camera near a golden arch. Within the arch are two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a crown and silk sari and blue-green garment, arranged on a white vahana-like base. In front, a seated white statue in orange attire with folded hands sits on a stone platform with brass vessels, a silver bowl, apples and offerings. A framed photograph is partly visible at lower left.2009-12-27Photograph of a temple ritual before a shrine with gilded deity murtis of a four-armed male deity holding a trident and kalasha and a female deity in a magenta sari with gold jewellery, both draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. A person in an orange robe with hair tied back stands with their back to the camera, reaching toward the deities as part of worship. In the foreground, a white-draped figure sits beside a golden peetha/throne holding a brass oil lamp and a small plant offering, with a green-leafed vessel nearby. Gold ornate arch and red curtains frame the shrine.2010-07-21A priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to touch the shoulder of a large golden deity murti in a red-curtained shrine arch. The golden male deity wears a red and orange turban, a yellow garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female deity beside him wears a purple and green sari, layered gold necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped across both figures. Below, a white-clad figure seated in front of the statues is decorated with a gold-bordered cloth and flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a small brass vessel and a potted plant sit at the bottom right.2010-07-21A devotee in orange robes bends forward at the base of an ornate golden arch, placing a hand on a large seated white marble statue of a saint in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head. The statue is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Behind them, painted-metal deity figures with orange turban and red jewelled garments are seated on a throne, and a decorative mask of a lion-faced figure stands to the left. Brass oil lamps, copper pots and a brass kalasha sit on the floor with scattered flowers.2008-12-25November 18 20152015-11-18A 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 devotee in an orange dhoti and orange sleeveless top bends forward at left, pressing both hands and forehead against a tall gold-coloured pillar of a shrine. Behind him, a gold-framed arch hung with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands frames a deity murti pair seated on a white bull-shaped vehicle: one figure wears an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, the other wears a crown, blue silk sari and a pink blouse. A small white seated statue in orange cloth with a garland sits in front. Brass and gold puja vessels, a brass lamp stand and a silver-lidded bowl lie on the platform in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple puja at a shrine.2009-12-27