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Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine where a devotee in an orange-yellow dhoti and shawl bends forward to offer flowers at a deity murti of a seated and standing couple, adorned with red and white garlands and crowns. A small statue in an orange robe sits in front of the altar, and a second orange-robed figure with a shaved head and rudraksha mala stands at left holding a brass tray. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels with flower decoration are arranged on the altar, and a figure in orange and a tall green-draped deity stand at right. Ornate gold carved arches frame the scene.

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February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised peetha, both figures adorned with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a rich orange-and-gold draped cloth. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel with white flowers stand on the altar, and red curtains hang on the stone pillars. The image is wide and the shrine appears warmly lit.2008-03-22A photograph inside a temple sanctum during abhishekam. A man in orange robes stands at the centre, leaning forward with both hands on a black shivalingam set on a dark stone pedestal. Behind him are two large gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and rudraksha-style beads, the other in gold armour with a crown, both framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. Three other people in orange and saffron clothing stand to the left, one wearing a beaded mala. In the foreground a small white marble seated figure with hands folded sits on the base. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange curtain hangs at left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09A temple puja at a gilded shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and a golden shrine arch. A priest in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl stands at left with hands folded in prayer. Brass lamps, kalasha pots and offering vessels sit before the altar, with a red draped figure and a silver garland in front.2011-12-28February 09 20122012-02-09A temple sanctum photograph centred on a large deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated with red and white garlands, a gold crown and a trident-like staff. The figures sit on a red and gold seat before a golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns. In front, a small statue of a saffron-robed sage with a turban and garland sits on an orange cloth draped over a raised altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, offering bowls and flower arrangements stand on the altar. To the right, a smaller shrine shows another saffron-robed figure with a garland, and a woman's silhouette appears at the edge. Figures on the altar are statues or murtis, not physical people in the scene.2012-02-09Photograph inside a temple sanctum during an abhishekam. A figure in a saffron-orange garment pours liquid over a black stone lingam on a dark pedestal, in front of gilded deity murtis of a crowned god and goddess, draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Behind the pedestal sits a small golden-yellow image. Two other saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one bearded and one shaved-headed; one holds a brass vessel. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side. The deity figures are decorated in gold with jewelled crowns and necklaces, the taller one wearing a red-and-gold turban. No individual is identifiable as a person by the visible cues, so the presence of a person is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copies