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A photograph of a temple interior with a golden seated deity murti, a golden utsava-style image wearing a gold crown and jewelled garments, seated on a red skirted base and surrounded by a colourful arch of marigold garlands in yellow, red, orange and purple. In front, a dark stone pedestal holds a black shivalinga-like object decorated with yellow flower garlands, green leaves and offerings. On the left, a woman in a maroon-red sari with gold border and a yellow-bordered garment stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, wearing a long garland. Another figure in a red turban and red garland stands behind the garlands, and a few more partly visible people in white and saffron clothing are at the edges.

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A person with long dark hair and a maroon-red garment with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. The murti wears gold ornaments and a crown and holds a gold staff. Behind it is a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red, green and purple stripes. A black stone shivalinga base with flower offerings sits in front. Two other men in saffron-and-gold dhotis stand at the left edge, and another figure wearing a gold necklace appears at the right. The setting is a temple shrine.2015-01-13A woman with long dark hair in a red-and-gold ochre sari stands at left with hands joined in namaste, smiling, a garland of yellow flowers around her neck. Beside a black stone pedestal, a golden deity murti seated on a throne is adorned with a red skirt, gold jewellery and a crown, with a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green behind it. At the right edge, an attendant in ochre robes and rudraksha beads stands near the throne, and a man in orange-brown dhoti stands at far left. Flower petals and leaves lie on the pedestal.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Temple scene with a long-haired man in a maroon-red robe with gold border and a rudraksha-style necklace standing with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a black stone shivalinga. Behind him a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne is adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and orange flowers. Other robed attendants in maroon and gold stand at left, and a garlanded figure stands at right near the sanctum.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph inside a temple shrine where a golden deity murti is seated on a throne-like platform, draped in a red skirt and decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, purple, yellow and white, with a golden crown. A figure with long dark hair in a red-and-gold cloth and gold-bordered dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, and a gold necklace. Beside him a man in a red and gold dhoti holds offerings. At right, a golden statue of a bearded figure wearing a black cap is also garlanded. A black stone pedestal holds leaves and flowers in front of the murti, and a sacred offering area is visible.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a long-haired person in a rust-orange wrap and orange dhoti leaning forward to touch a black shivalinga-style stone base, garlanded with yellow marigold and multicoloured flower strands. Behind it stands a large seated golden deity murti dressed in a red skirt, wearing a gold crown and ornate jewellery, with a vertical garland backdrop in red, purple, white and yellow flowers. A second person in a red turban and a monk-like figure stand at the left edge. The person in the foreground has a distinctive long swept hair and ornate gold necklace cues, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so the identity remains uncertain. Three to four people are visible.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A temple shrine scene. A long-haired man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a yellow flower garland and beaded necklaces, stands at left with his hands together over an offering dish, smiling. Behind him a second attendant in white holds a silver vessel, and another man in a red turban stands near a dark stone shivalinga wrapped in yellow flowers and a multicoloured garland. At right stands a large golden deity murti with a crown, wearing a red skirt, ornaments and a garland, its hand raised in blessing. Multicoloured flower garlands drape the shrine and the dark stone base holds leaves and flowers. The setting is a temple sanctum with an ornate ceiling.2015-01-13A photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, wearing a deep red-orange sari with gold border and a garland of yellow flowers. Behind her, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a silver vessel. In the centre, a black stone lingam is draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Beside it stands a large golden deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold ornaments and a red skirt, with a garland of mixed flowers. The scene is a puja or abhishekam being performed.2015-01-13