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A photograph inside a temple shrine of a pada puja or abhishekam. Two large deity murtis stand under a gold arch, one with a tall crown and gold armour-like arms, the other with a tall conical crown, both draped in red garments and decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. A priest in white dhoti with sacred ash marks offers a lit lamp, while a man in orange robes holds a brass vessel and sprinkles liquid over the figures. A woman in a red sari reaches toward the deity's head. Brass lamps stand in the foreground beside a small seated figure in red. Red curtains frame the carved stone pillars.

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December 12 20112011-12-12A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. Two large deity murtis, one wearing a crown and red garments, the other with a tall golden crown, stand in the center, both decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A woman in a red sari with long dark hair stands behind the murtis, and a man in an orange robe with a white shawl and shaved head holds a plate beside them. To the left, a priest in white dhoti stands with raised hands, and another man in orange robes with shaved head assists. Brass oil lamps stand in front, with red curtains and carved stone pillars framing the scene.2011-12-12A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and green, framing two deity murtis under a gilded arch. A woman in a red and pink sari stands at the centre, offering a lamp or arati to the murtis. An orange-robed priest with a shaved head and an orange shawl stands at left holding a vessel, beside a white-clad priest with a shaved head and white markings on his arms. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure in red is seated at the base of the shrine.2011-12-12A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall showing deity murti statues richly decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Two central figures sit on a throne-like seat, one wearing an orange turban and the other a tall ornate crown, both in orange-red garments with gold ornaments. A shaven-headed attendant in orange-red dhoti stands at left, another attendant in white-marked orange robes holds a brass plate, and a third attendant stands near the central deity, presumably performing abhishekam or puja. A silver kalasha and brass lamps sit in front. Garlanded statue on the right holds a staff. No live person in the scene is identified as a person.2013-07-22A temple shrine with a golden arch and carved stone pillars holds a central deity murti of Shiva with a Shivalinga draped in garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers. Two large painted deity figures stand behind it: one wearing a red-and-orange turban and gold necklace, the other in red sari with a tall crown and gold jewellery. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and a standing figure in maroon dhoti hold a large brass plate or tray over the lingam during abhishekam or puja. To the left, a man in white dhoti and an attendant in white robes stand near brass oil lamps and a curtain in orange. Two people are visible in the foreground, and a further priest in white is partly visible at the left edge; the shrine holds a small statue of a seated saint in orange robes.2011-12-18December 13 20112011-12-13A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, framing two large deity murtis with gold crowns and jewelled necklaces. A figure in a green dhoti and gold-trimmed garment stands at the centre, holding a lamp-like object over the deities. Beside him a priest in a white dhoti and shaved head performs a ritual, holding a flame, while an attendant in orange cloth stands nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone floor and a small pot sits at the base of the shrine, amid carved stone pillars and a golden arch.2011-12-13July 31 20152015-07-31December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine with deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. A standing person in an orange robe, with long dark hair, stands at left reaching toward the shrine with a ritual item, consistent with puja or aarti. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a floral arrangement sits in the foreground. Behind the murtis are a gold arch and carved grey stone pillars. The main figure's appearance is not clearly recognizable as a specific person, so identity is unsure. Two other figures in orange clothing are partly visible at far left.2008-03-22January 13 20152015-01-13March 10 20132013-03-10