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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-trimmed platform, both decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and gold jewellery. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a brass kalasha and offering plates sit in front of the murtis, with a ceremonial brass vessel and flowers at the base. Carved stone pillars frame the scene with greenery visible beyond.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A temple shrine decorated with a golden arch and carved stone pillars holds two large deity murtis, one in red and orange garments with a crown and a golden tiara, the other in orange with a tall crown, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and a golden kalasha sits before the deities, garlanded with flowers. A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at lower left with palms pressed together in prayer. At right, another person in orange robes stands tending the lamps. Strictly no visible portrait identifies anyone, so no a person candidate is described; the seated figure is a devotee in saffron robes.2009-07-07A temple shrine scene with a standing priest in a sleeveless orange-red garment and orange dhoti at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward an ornate deity pair. The central deity murti are seated on a blue-and-orange throne-like pedestal, one wearing a crown and red garment with gold ornaments, the other in orange sari and tall headdress with jewelled necklaces. They are framed by a garland arch of yellow, red and green flowers. In front, a smaller figure in orange and white cloth with a red headdress and gold necklace is seated on a white cloth. Brass lamps, a flower-decorated altar and a gilded arch complete the shrine.2009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti figures, one in orange and red with a crown and the other in orange and gold, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. In front, a golden peetha or altar holds a smaller red-clad murti and floral offerings, with brass oil lamps standing on either side. A woman in an orange sari with a white shawl stands at left with her palms raised in worship, and a man in orange clothing stands at the far left edge holding a lamp.2009-07-07Photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murtis decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a trident-like staff, while the figure at right wears an orange sari-like garment with a blue lower cloth and gold ornaments. A brass oil lamp stand and brass lamps flank the shrine, with red cloth hangings behind. In the lower foreground, a person in an orange sleeveless garment bends forward in reverence toward the altar, which holds flowers, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings. A camera operator is visible at the right edge.2009-07-07A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing man in orange on the left, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity. Behind him, two large gilded murtis sit on a raised seat draped with garlands in yellow, red and white, with one figure in an orange-and-red crown and the other in an orange sari with a silver crown. Brass lamp stands with lit flames line the frame, and a small pink flower arrangement sits at the lower left.2009-07-08A temple shrine with two large deity murtis, one central figure in red and gold with a crown and another in orange and gold with a crown, both adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A standing priest in orange robes with a wrapped waist cloth performs worship with an offering at the front, while another orange-robed devotee stands with folded hands at left. Brass lamp stands line the platform and a gold kalasha sits at the centre, with red cloth draped at the sides. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with greenery beyond, consistent with a puja or abhishekam at a sacred shrine.2009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, draped in bright garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. The left figure wears a red and orange turban-like crown and red-orange garments with a gold-toned bow or staff; the right figure wears an orange sari-like garment, a tall ornate crown and layered necklaces. A golden kalasha-like peetha stands between them with flower garlands. Ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red curtains frame the entrance. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07December 23 20092009-12-23July 08 20092009-07-08