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A photograph of a shrine inside an open pavilion with carved stone pillars. A woman in an orange sannyasi-style robe with long dark hair stands at left, holding a small lamp or bell near the shrine. The shrine is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands forming an arch. At the top stands a pair of deity murtis, one with an orange turban and crown and a jewelled necklace, the other in a gold and cream sari with a pink underskirt. Below them sits a white deity murti with orange and red cloth, rudraksha-style beads and a garland. Brass oil lamps, a brass plate with offerings, a red cloth backdrop and a small ornate silver-toned throne with garlands appear in the foreground.

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A devotee in an orange sannyasi-style robe stands at left, holding a brass aarti lamp or offering vessel toward a shrine. Inside a stone pavilion with a gold-framed arch, two large deity murtis are dressed in gold and draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The seated figure wears a gold saree and gold jewellery, while the standing figure wears an orange turban and a pearl necklace. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue in orange with white flower garlands sits in front of the central pedestal. A white cloth and offerings rest on the pedestal, with trees behind the pavilion.2008-03-22Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing two deity murtis draped in rainbow-coloured garlands, one with an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, the other in gold and cream sari-style dress. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange robe stands with back to camera, holding a brass bell-and-lamp object near the shrine. Before the central altar sits a smaller orange-clad figurine garlanded with flowers, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel placed on the floor. Carved grey stone pillars surround the open-air pavilion, with green trees beyond.2008-03-22A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style pavilion. On the left, a figure with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe stands with palms pressed together, facing the altar. The central altar holds a large pair of deity murti, one with an orange turban and ornate necklaces and one in a golden sari, decorated with garlands of yellow, white, pink and green flowers in an arched golden frame. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small fire lamp and offering bowls sit at the base, and a silver pot is on the right. The setting appears to be an outdoor-open shrine with stone pillars and greenery behind.2008-03-22Temple shrine photo with a deity murti pair draped in thick garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, a shivalinga in front adorned with flower garlands, and a small figure of Ganesha in red garland. Two people stand before the shrine: a long-haired figure in white dhoti and shawl offering a flower garland or flowers to the deities, and a robed figure in orange saffron clothing holding a brass plate. Brass oil lamps and flower pots frame the scene in a stone-carved mandapa. The image shows active worship in a temple setting. a person appearance is uncertain given the ambiguous cues.2009-01-01Photograph of a temple shrine during a festival, with a golden arched canopy framing two large metal-finish deity murtis of a crowned male and female figure, both draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and ornate white and gold dress; the female figure wears a red sari and layered jewellery. To the left, a painted portrait of a woman with a crown and gold necklace is shown beside a brass oil lamp. On the right, a man in a long orange robe with long hair and rudraksha-style necklaces holds a flame. Below him, a bearded man in orange robes holds a tray of offerings. A brass vessel and a garlanded object stand in the foreground.2008-12-26 +1 copiesMarch 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine scene at an ornate stone temple structure with a gilded arch. A figure with long curly dark hair in an orange saffron robe stands at left, leaning over an offering, holding a small brass vessel, with a second robed attendant in orange behind. Behind them, a deity murti pair in gold and white dress with a crown, garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers, with a tall garland framing the arch. A small seated figure in orange with a crown and flower garland sits before the altar. Brass oil lamps, brass bowls, a kalasha-like vessel and kumkum-coloured offerings sit on the platform, with red curtains and green trees behind. a person cues: long swept-back curly hair and saffron robes beside the altar.2008-03-22December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a standing man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl, with a cream turban and a shaved-looking head, performing an aarti with a lit flame before a shrine. Behind him, a deity murti with a red-and-gold turban and a red headdress sits beside a female murti in red and gold clothing and jewellery. Both are draped in yellow, orange and pink garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a white bull statue is at left, and an ornate golden arch frames the shrine. Offerings of marigold and flower garlands surround the altar.2008-12-27A photo of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arched canopy. A standing man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and white flower garland, holding a brass lamp aloft toward two deity murtis seated on a decorated platform. The murtis are adorned with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands; one wears a teal and green garment and a crown, the other a red headdress. Tall brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a brass kalasha sits at its base. Two seated men in orange robes watch at left, one with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a brass vessel rests in the foreground. The scene appears to be an aarti or abhishekam-type puja.2009-12-29March 02 20112011-03-02