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A temple shrine entrance flanked by two large painted dvarapala guardian statues holding a trident, a lamp and a mace, with gold and colourful ornamentation. Through the doorway a seated deity murti is adorned with white garlands and a golden crown-like headdress. Three people in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps stand before the shrine: one bare-chested figure at the doorway, another in an orange robe carrying a plate, and a shaved-headed priest in orange at left holding a brass lamp. Brass lamps and a bell sit on a side table at right.

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A temple shrine scene in which two priests in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders perform worship before a shrine. The taller priest in the centre holds a brass plate, while another in the foreground, bald and wearing a red shawl, holds a bowl. Within the shrine stands a golden deity murti draped in a garland of white flowers, with a small lamp and pink offerings before it. Tall painted statues of deities with crowns, gold jewellery and raised hands flank the doorway, and an oil lamp sits on the floor at lower right.2015-07-25A photograph inside a temple shrine. At centre, a smiling man in a dark maroon-brown robe with gold-edged saffron trim wears a long red flower garland and a small white flower garland at his waist, standing before a lit shrine niche containing a deity murti and garlands. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues with blue, green and gold garments and raised hands flank the niche. To the left, a bald man in a maroon robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a bell and small brass vessel rest on a side table at right. The man at centre is not confidently identifiable from appearance in this image.2015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29A man in dark reddish-brown ceremonial dhoti stands in a lit shrine doorway, wearing a long red and white flower garland around his neck, with bare feet on a tiled step. Behind him glows a deity murti framed in gold and green, draped with garlands. Two painted dvarapala guardian figures flank the doorway in multicoloured dress with green sashes and raised hands holding items. Small brass oil lamps sit on the floor and a brass bell is at right. A second robed attendant in brown stands at the left edge holding a plate. The scene is a temple shrine ritual setting.2015-05-29A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robe with white horizontal tilak markings on his forehead and arms performs aarti with a tiered silver oil lamp (kuthuvilakku-style) before a shrine. Inside the shrine, a framed portrait of a bearded figure wearing an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped over a tiger-skin motif, flanked by two standing deity murti figures with gold crowns and ornaments. Brass oil lamps line the right side and two devotees in orange robes sit inside the shrine area. Colourful painted pillars with pink and green capitals frame the scene.2013-11-06A man in a dark brown robe with a red flower garland stands in front of a lit shrine at the foot of a temple step, smiling and gesturing with both hands. Two large painted dvarapala statues with multiple arms, crowns and green-and-orange lower garments flank the shrine doorway. On the left, a man in a brown robe and beaded mala holds a tray. Oil lamps stand on the floor and a brass bell sits on a small side table. A possible a person candidate is visible, but the appearance cues are insufficient for identification. The shrine behind contains a deity murti and garlands.2015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29May 29 20152015-05-29September 27 20132013-09-27July 28 20172017-07-28