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A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits with back to camera before a decorated shrine. Two large statues of a deity pair stand behind: the male figure wears an orange and red turban, gold necklaces and holds a staff, the female figure wears a purple sari and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers drape the shrine, with a small orange-draped Ganesha-like figure and an oil lamp and offerings in front. Marigold garlands line the platform edge.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated shrine with two golden deity murtis of a male and female figure. The male figure wears an orange turban, a trident and a jewelled necklace; the female figure wears a purple sari and gold jewellery. Marigold and garland decorations frame the shrine. In the foreground a seated person in orange robes with long dark hair faces the shrine, with a brass lamp and offerings before them. A white cloth covers the platform, and a small seated figure in orange sits centre. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2008-01-01A temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and white flowers shows two large deity murti statues, one male with a trident and crown wearing an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklaces, and one female in a purple sari with jewelled jewellery. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with long curly hair sits cross-legged with hands folded before the shrine, beside brass oil lamps and a small offering tray. Behind the statues a yellow flower wall shows a painted blue cloud and green mountains. The scene depicts puja before the deities.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, purple, yellow and white. Two painted deity murtis stand at the rear, one wearing an orange turban and the other a tall crown with a purple sari-like garment. In the foreground a seated figure in an orange robe with long dark curly hair and white flower garlands sits before a small orange-draped idol and an offering of oil lamps and flowers. A yellow backdrop with blue clouds frames the scene. The figure's appearance is consistent with a presentation of a saffron-robed sannyasi, but the face and features are not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a large gilded deity murti standing behind a central linga-shaped form. The murti wears a red-and-orange turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a long gold necklace, beside a second female-form deity in purple clothing with gold jewelry. A seated person in orange clothing with long dark hair sits on the lower platform in front of the altar, facing the shrine. Offerings of flowers, oil lamps and a white cloth are arranged on the steps, and a smaller white-and-orange idol sits at the base. A yellow flower backdrop with blue clouds fills the background. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam, with the seated figure as the officiant.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in purple, white, orange and yellow, with a yellow floral backdrop and carved stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand together in the centre, one wearing a gold crown and necklaces and the other in a red and pink sari-style garment. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair sits cross-legged at lower left before an offering tray with brass lamps and flowers, performing ritual worship. a person is the seated figure, identified by long hair and saffron clothing, in an in_person ritual role. The scene suggests abhishekam-style decoration with marigold and garland adornments.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A flower-decorated altar framed by garland pillars of yellow, red, purple and white blooms. Two large golden deity murtis stand at the back: the left figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown with a ceremonial necklace, and the right figure wears a crown and a purple garment. A bald, bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at centre, hands together near a white cloth-wrapped object, while a second priest in orange kneels at the lower left. A standing attendant in orange robes is at the left edge. Below the central seated murti sit fruit offerings, brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels. The backdrop shows a painted yellow sky with blue clouds and green mountains. The scene looks like an abhishekam or puja. The visible figures number three or four.2008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flower strands. Two large deity murtis stand in the centre, one with a tall crown and necklaces and one wearing a red and purple sari-like garment with gold jewellery. Below them a seated priest in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits cross-legged at a puja arrangement of brass plates, lamps and offerings, with a yellow-and-blue painted backdrop behind the shrine. Flower garlands hang along the carved stone pillars and a small figure in orange is seated near the base of the altar. No clear identification of the seated priest as a person can be made from appearance alone.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01