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Temple shrine scene with two deity murtis richly garlanded in multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, green and purple, one wearing a red crown and the other a gold crown. A figure in a blue silk dhoti and blue top with a tan sash stands at left, holding a ritual item and gesturing toward the deities, while a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a mala stands behind him holding a small lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small blue-clad figure sits in the foreground garlanded with flowers. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.

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December 17 20112011-12-17A woman in a blue silk sari with an orange border stands at left, reaching toward a decorated shrine. The shrine holds several deity murtis draped in bright garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two larger figures are dressed in blue and red garments with gold crowns and jewelry, and a smaller figure in blue and red sits at the front, also heavily garlanded. A brass oil lamp stands on a stand at right, and a brass lamp is visible at left edge. Outdoors under trees, the scene appears to be a temple worship setting.2011-12-17December 11 20112011-12-11Temple ritual scene before a deity murti in a covered shrine hall. Two men in front tend the altar: a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, and a man with long hair in a blue dhoti and shawl, holding a golden plate with offerings. Behind them, large multicoloured garlands of marigold and rose drape a golden-faced deity murti in blue and red garments with a crown, and a blue-clad figure with gold armlets. A brass lamp stands on the right and a blue-robed figure is seated in the lower foreground amid flower garlands. Visible ritual setting for puja.2011-12-17December 11 20112011-12-11Photo of a temple sanctum with a deity murti pair on a raised altar, richly decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two priests stand before it: one in orange robes with bare chest and rudraksha-free attire holds a brass lamp, while a second in a red striped dhoti and bare upper body, with long loose hair, holds a brass plate and raises a hand toward the deity. A small white statue draped in orange cloth sits on a pedestal in front, near a brass lamp stand. The deity figures wear gold crowns, gold ornaments and bright pink and red garments. Two priests perform the pada puja ritual.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12A priest in a blue silk dhoti and blue upper cloth with an orange sash stands at left, holding a small silver vessel or lamp over a decorated deity murti. Two large gold-faced deity figures stand behind, one in a red and orange turban and one in a tall gold crown, both adorned with gold necklaces, garlands and gold arm ornaments, and one holds a trident. The central figure is draped in a multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers with a blue cloth and a small bowl of offerings in front, consistent with an abhishekam or puja.2011-12-17Outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand and kneel at an altar: a woman in orange holds a silver tray with offerings toward a golden deity murti and a figure seated at the base in red and white. The murti wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, with a gold arched frame behind. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels sit on the altar, with a blue cloth backdrop and green foliage at left.2008-12-31December 26 20102010-12-26December 12 20112011-12-12March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copies