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A decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti flanked by two smaller figures, all draped in thick garlands of yellow marigold, red roses and white flowers, with green leaves. Two young priests in orange dhotis and gold waist bands stand at the sides, bare-chested with white markings on their bodies, adorned with white flower garlands and gold jewellery; they are arranging or tying garlands around the shrine. A gold arched frame with ornate carvings surrounds the altar, banana leaves and brass lamps appear at the edges, and a golden cloth covers the platform. Abhishekam-style decoration suggests a puja or festival setting.

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Photograph of a decorated deity altar with three murtis (sculpted deity figures) under a gilded arch. The central murti wears a tall crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a white garment; flanking murtis wear gold crowns and ornate jewellery. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the altar and frame the figures. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at the sides, bare-chested with white body markings and garlands, one in a green-and-gold headdress, arranging flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges, with banana leaves and a purple backdrop behind. No living a person is visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing three priests in orange dhotis performing worship before a decorated deity murti. The central deity wears a tall golden crown, ornate jewellery and a white-and-gold garment, and is garlanded with bright red, yellow and white flower strands. Two priests stand at the front: one in a green turban and white garlands holds a small vessel, and a priest with bare upper body and white body markings holds a ritual item toward the deity. Other smaller deity figures stand on either side within an elaborate gold and red arched canopy. Brass oil lamps with yellow flower garlands flank the shrine, and banana leaves appear at the upper right. The priests' white and orange body markings and orange cloths suggest an abhishekam or puja ritual.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) inside a temple shrine at night. The central murti wears a golden crown, a silver-and-white ornate garland and a red-and-gold shawl, with tall garlands of white, yellow and red flowers draped across the front. Two standing attendants in orange dhotis and white shawls flank the throne, each holding garlands aloft, and a dark stone deity figure stands at the right edge. Banana plants, a gilded arch with carved decorations and lit lamps frame the scene. Printed copyright text appears in the lower corner.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arrangement of marigold, white jasmine and red flower garlands. Central deity murti figures sit on a golden throne-like platform, adorned with silver-toned ornaments and a crown. Two standing male attendants flank the shrine with palms pressed together in namaskar; the one on the left wears an orange dhoti, a green turban and white sacred markings, and the one on the right wears an orange dhoti, a saffron turban and a garland of white and red flowers. Gold-patterned arches and an ornate brass lamp stand frame the scene, with banana leaves and a peacock feather decoration at the upper right.2016-12-19Night photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. A bare-chested priest with dreadlocked hair, orange dhoti and orange sash stands at the right, raising a lit flame or oil lamp toward the deities. Two deity murtis are adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and floral garlands, with a third decorated figure on the left in green and gold cloth. Gold and red ornamented arches frame the shrine, with a lit altar and brass vessels to the right. This appears to be an aarti or puja at a temple shrine.2016-12-19