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A temple shrine at night lit by oil lamps, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers around a golden arch. Two seated deity murtis, one with a crown and one with a red-and-gold headdress, are adorned with necklaces and flower garlands. A standing devotee in orange robes with a red turban stands at the left beside a bearded figure garlanded in a white and purple garland and red dress, a standing man in saffron clothing holds a brass lamp, and a long-haired man in a dark maroon garment stands center in front of the altar, with a bare-chested priest and a camera operator at the right edge. Brass lamps, a silver platter and flower-strewn altar steps complete the scene.

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December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during night worship, with a black linga-shaped stone at centre before a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais under a golden arch. The deities wear heavy gold jewellery and are framed by an arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands. In front, a shaven-headed priest in orange-brown cloth with a sash stands with palms joined in a gesture of worship, while a second man in a brown dhoti and shawl stands near the offering table, both within a stone-carved temple. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a metal kalasha sits to the left. Marigold petals cover the floor and a garland-decorated border runs along the bottom edge. The scene shows puja at the shrine.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum decorated for abhishekam. At the centre a large lingam wrapped in marigold and multicolour garlands stands before an arch of colourful flower garlands. Behind it are two large deity murti with crowns and jewelled ornaments, one in blue-violet and gold. On the left two attendants in saffron-orange dhotis and beaded necklaces hold brass plates and a lamp. Near the right, a standing murti in maroon with a turban and mala holds up a hand. Brass oil lamps burn at the sides, with a camera on a stand at the right edge.2017-11-11February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine during an abhishekam-style puja. Four people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left; a woman in a large black turban and orange sari holds a lit oil lamp in both hands before a deity murti. The murti is a seated figure in white dhoti and red cloth, with gold crown, gold armlets and a bow, set on a dark stone peetha and decorated with multicolour flower garlands. Petals scatter across the wet orange-tinted floor. A second decorated figure with garlands stands at the right. No identifiable in-person candidate is clearly visible; the figures are ritual attendants and devotees.2016-03-07Temple abhishekam scene at night before a Shiva Linga and a decorated pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, the figures gold-coloured and draped in pearl and gold necklaces. The shrine is garlanded with bands of marigold and multicoloured flowers. A woman in a maroon-and-gold sari with a red flower headpiece and a long garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp. A bald man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stands at far left beside silver vessels, and another attendant in red-brown cloth stands at right. Brass lamps, a small silver figure and a silver pot sit at the foreground, with flower petals scattered on the wet stone floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02