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A temple shrine interior with a golden arched niche holding two large deity murtis, one with a red crown and one wearing a crown and jewelled necklaces, both garlanded with marigold and white flower strands. In front, a standing figure in a peach-coloured robe and matching cap leans forward to touch an offering on a wooden tray, while several orange-robed attendants stand beside him, one holding a brass tray of flowers and fruit. A small fire burns in a brass vessel at lower left, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a white-clothed altar in the foreground, and a seated white-and-blue statue of a saint garlanded with flowers. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam ritual at a shrine.

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A temple shrine scene with a golden arched backdrop housing large painted deity figures, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a crown with a gold and red garment, both adorned with heavy white beaded necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth leans forward to offer flowers at a white-draped altar, while two more saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one at left holding an orange cloth. Brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, a small brass bowl of flowers and a seated white-and-blue deity statue with a garland sit on the altar. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and a stone pillar frames the right edge.2009-12-11A temple shrine scene with a gilded arch framing a deity murti pair, one figure crowned and holding a staff, the other in a blue and pink sari with a crown, both garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. In front, a golden swing-like bed holds a small white deity figure with a red cloth and garland. Three people in saffron-orange robes perform puja: one bends low over a brass plate of offerings, another in orange with white vibhuti marks on the forehead and a white and red garland stands holding a white cloth, and a third stands at right in orange robes. Brass lamps, kalasha pots, bells and small vessels fill the stone platform beneath a canopy of blue drapes and trees.2009-01-02A temple ritual before an ornate gilded shrine holding a pair of deity murtis, one crowned with a red and gold headdress and the other in blue and gold attire, both garlanded with marigold and white flower strands. A man in orange robes with a white forehead mark leans in, draping an orange cloth over a small white murti seated in front. Two other orange-clad attendants stand behind; one holds a brass tray of flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small brass vessels sit on a marble platform. The cloth bears a printed image of a seated figure, and the shrine is framed by a dark blue backdrop and carved stone pillars. Abhishekam-style puja setting.2009-01-02December 11 20092009-12-11January 02 20092009-01-02Photo of a temple shrine during worship. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform puja at a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red garlands, a red crown and jewelry, set under a golden arched canopy. A man at left holds a tall brass lamp (oil lamp) and another stands at centre offering a plate of flames and flowers toward the deity; the front-left figure kneels with brass vessels, plates and offerings arranged on a stone ledge. Marigold and multicoloured garlands drape the murtis, and a blue-clad small figure sits among the offerings. Orange and pink flower arrangements frame the shrine.2008-12-26 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand around a golden-framed alcove holding up a large seated deity murti of a male and female pair, adorned with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. One man in orange pours or offers liquid from a metal vessel toward the murti, while another in orange bends to tend to brass lamps on the right. A small red-clad image sits on the golden pedestal below, and brass pots, oil lamps and a plate of flowers rest on the stone floor. Blue cloth hangs behind the shrine. Five men are visible, all in saffron robes.2009-01-02A temple shrine scene with a figure in long flowing orange robes and long dark hair holding a lit flame lamp before a deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, holding a brass plate, and another attendant in orange behind him. A seated white statue in orange clothing sits at the base of the altar, and an orange-draped figure with a crown and gold ornaments sits in the background. Brass vessels, a brass lamp stand and offering cups are arranged on the stone platform, with a green cloth folded in front.2010-12-27A photograph of a ritual worship scene at an ornate golden shrine with a deep blue backdrop. Two deity murtis sit in the central niche, one with a red headdress and the other with a tall crown, both draped in marigold and garlands. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform puja: the central one with bare upper body and white tilak marks holds a brass tray, while a young man in orange at left and another bending at right tend the offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalashas, bowls and a vessel stand on the platform, and a white and red figure with garlands sits in front.2009-01-02A temple shrine scene in which a standing person in orange robes and a flower garland holds a tall brass oil lamp before a richly decorated deity murti of a seated deity with a gold crown and red-and-gold garments. The murti is wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed vahana/seat with a white animal-form figure below. Two seated people in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at left beside brass plates of flowers and a kalasha/vessel set. A blue cloth hangs behind, and the setting appears to be an open temple pavilion with carved stone pillars. The scene suggests puja or aarti offered to the deity murti.2008-12-31Temple puja in a gilded shrine with blue draped curtains and golden lamp stands. Dark-haired men in saffron-orange robes perform worship before a pair of deity murti decorated with red and gold garlands; one man in front wears saffron and places offerings, and another in white stands at the lower left with a saffron shawl. Brass pots, a bowl and a kalasha sit on the stone platform, with incense smoke rising near the center.2009-01-02