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A 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.

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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with flower-covered backdrop depicting mountains and clouds. Two large deity murtis stand behind an arch of garlands, one with a crown and one with a gold crown. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with a garland of marigolds and rudraksha, while a priest in orange robes adjusts garlands at left. A seated stone or metal figure wears an orange cloth and garland, with fruit, brass lamps and a kalasha arranged on a tray below. A man in white stands at the right edge holding an object. Rustic stone pillars frame the shrine.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A 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. 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The scene shows a murti worship setting with floral decoration and a small framed image visible at lower right.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.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged in arches. 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The statues are deity murtis, not living people.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 shrine decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Two golden metal deity murti stand in the background, one wearing an orange turban and holding a trident, the other wearing an ornate crown, gold necklaces and a purple garment. In the foreground a long multicoloured garland drapes over a seated figure in an orange cloth and a white ornament, with a silver pot, brass lamps and banana offerings set before it. A standing person in an orange shawl with long dark hair holds a brass cup near the shrine, and a person in a red and green sari stands at the left edge. A painted backdrop of yellow and green hills with a blue cloud decorates the wall.2008-01-01