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A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, draped over a large deity murti of a seated couple with crowns and gold ornaments, and a small figure in the centre wrapped in red-and-white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on a stone platform, and a flame burns at lower left. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground: one at left with shaved head seen from behind, and one bending forward at right with a red garland and a vibhuti-marked face. Banana leaves frame the scene, and carved stone pillars surround the shrine.

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January 1st 2013A devotee in an orange sari with a red blouse bows with folded hands before a shrine decorated with garlands in green, yellow, red, purple and white. Two gilded deity figures stand behind the central Shiva lingam-like form, which is also wrapped in red and white flower chains and garlands. Brass lamps, brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on the grey stone platform, and banana leaves frame the scene at right. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with carved grey pillars.2013-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of garlands in purple, red, yellow, green and white flowers. Two deity murtis sit within the garlanded shrine, one with a trident and a crown and the other with a golden crown, flanked by draped pink and maroon cloth. In the foreground, a devotee in an orange-brown garment bends forward at the lower right corner, offering prayers at the shrine. Brass lamp stands and plates of flowers and fruit sit on the stone platform, with banana leaves framing the right side and carved grey stone pillars on either side.2013-01-01A temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green, and a floral arch of white and red flowers framing a small figure in the centre. Brass lamps stand on either side, and metal offering plates with flowers sit on the stone platform. A devotee in an orange sari with long dark hair bends forward in the lower right, apparently offering prayers. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the shrine.January 01 20132013-01-01A temple sanctum shows a golden deity murti of a seated form adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and pink, with a large mala draped over the central figure. A priest in a brown dhoti and a brown turban stands in the foreground holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti, and another attendant in orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a plate with a flame. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a figure with a large ornamental headdress appears at the far left. Floral garlands also hang on the adjacent standing figure at right. Offerings in orange and blue cloth sit on the platform. Abhishekam-style puja with aarti in progress.2014-12-05Temple ritual photo at a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in the background, both decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, beside a woman in an orange sari with red and white garlands, who together pour liquid over a central lingam wrapped in a white and red flower garland. A smaller seated figure in orange and red clothing with a garland sits in the lower foreground, and a green banana leaf and brass lamp stand at right. The ceremony appears to be an abhishekam.2013-01-01January 1st 2013February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing divine couple, one with a trident, both adorned with multicolored garland arches in red, yellow, purple and white. In front, a small red-clad figure stands at the base of an arched flower garland, with brass oil lamps on each side and offering plates with flowers at the base. A devotee in an orange-brown dhoti and garment bends forward at the lower right to offer worship at the shrine. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the scene.A temple sanctum photograph showing a richly decorated deity shrine with gold figures seated on a throne-like altar framed by arched garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. A central deity murti in gold and jewelled ornaments is adorned with a heavy flower garland. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with an orange head wrap and red garland, stands at left with his hand raised toward the altar. Two other attendants in white and orange ritual attire stand at left and right edges. Oil lamps burn in brass dishes at the lower left and an offering tray sits on the altar. Colours are warm: gold, saffron, yellow and magenta flowers against grey stone walls.2014-12-05December 31 20082008-12-31