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A temple shrine lit with warm golden light shows a shirtless priest in an orange cloth at the left edge, his arm raised and holding a small lamp or incense while smoke drifts through the frame. Behind him, a niche holds richly decorated deity murti in red, pink and gold garments with flower garlands, flanked by two standing figures. In the foreground a gilded throne-like peetha with a golden arch and draped cloth sits empty, with flowers at its base.

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A night-time photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate stone arch framing deity murtis draped in red and purple garments and garlanded with flower strands. A central seated deity figure with a crown and trident sits beside a consort figure, and a smaller standing figure in pink and blue stands to the left. To the left foreground, a young priest in an orange-red turban and saffron dhoti stands near a steel railing, holding a lamp or offering vessel with smoke rising around him. A golden canopy sits in the lower foreground beside oil lamps and offerings on a low stone platform. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a shrine.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesA temple shrine at night with a standing attendant in saffron-orange clothing and a matching orange turban on the left, holding a ritual object while smoke or incense drifts through the frame. Behind him, a carved stone shrine holds deity murti statues draped in pink, purple and red garlands, including a seated pair, with a golden ornamental arch above and brass lamps in front. A golden decorated seat or throne occupies the lower foreground, with flowers and a small offering plate near it. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at the temple.2017-09-11June 12 20102010-06-12December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA temple shrine interior with a priest in a red-brown dhoti and bare upper body raising a lit camphor flame toward a golden-framed deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears red and gold garments, heavy beaded necklaces and a crown, with marigold and rose garlands draped over it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, and a woman in a red sari with white flower garland stands at the right edge facing the shrine with hands clasped. A second golden figure stands at the right with layered beaded necklaces. Dark granite walls with carved details frame the scene.2014-10-31A temple shrine interior with an ornate gilded arch framing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a tall crown, both adorned with jewellery and garlanded with marigold and rudraksha-style strands. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground a richly carved gold throne with a deep red cushion faces the shrine. On the right, a person in an orange robe stands with their back to the camera, facing the deities. Stone pillars and a red curtain frame the scene.2010-08-05A temple shrine interior during an evening puja, with a standing priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl raising a lit lamp at left and a smoking fire pit at bottom left. Three ornate gilded-and-stone shrines are heavily decorated with red, orange and white garlands and banana leaves; the central shrine holds seated deity murti in orange and red garments, flanked by other murtis. Brass lamps and offerings of fruit and flowers sit on the floor, and an orange-and-blue mat is spread across the floor. Only the one standing priest is a physical person in view. a person is not clearly visible; the standing figure is a priest in orange clothing and the cues are not distinctive enough to attribute.2011-11-29A temple puja scene under an arched golden niche. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and a beaded necklace, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine, smoke rising. Inside the niche, two large deity murtis sit side by side, adorned with red and gold garments, gold crowns, necklaces and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a white-clad altar cloth and brass lamps surround a white sculpted figure with an orange head-cloth and a garland, shown as a statue, not a living person. Brass vessels, kalasha-style pots and offering plates sit on the stone platform. A red wall and foliage appear outside.2010-11-11October 31 20142014-10-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02