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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large pair of decorated deity murtis, a male and a female figure seated on a raised pedestal, adorned with multicolored garlands of marigolds and leaves. The male figure holds a trident and wears a crown and necklaces; the female figure wears a red and gold sari-style dress and jewelry. A bull (nandi) figure in front is also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides against blue drapes, and palm fronds and flowers decorate the pillars. In the foreground, several people in white and orange clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing the shrine during ritual worship. Scattered flower petals and offering plates lie on the floor.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for the Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two deity murtis stand in a gold-arched alcove draped with colourful garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. The central figure wears a crown and holds a trident, with a garland of white flowers and necklaces. Beside him stands a female deity in a red sari with gold ornaments. In front, a small red-clad figure with folded hands and a red garland sits on a platform before a silver-and-garland decorated peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides against blue drapery, and a few people's heads are visible at the bottom edge.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine with a pair of deity murti, one with a trident and crown and the other with a crescent-topped headdress, both draped in floral garlands in red, yellow and white. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a Shiva-linga style form sits before them, surrounded by flower garlands. Blue drapes frame the arched golden doorway. In the foreground, several seated devotees in white and dark clothing face the shrine, with fruit offerings on a plate at left. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a temple shrine.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a throne-like pedestal within a gilded arched niche, flanked by a standing deity holding a trident and a consort. Both figures wear heavy necklaces, crowns and garlands of red, white and green flowers. In front, a smaller red-clad figure with a sacred shaving-like head and bowed hands sits at a flower-decorated altar, with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and fruits on the floor. Blue drapes, potted palms and purple and white orchids frame the shrine. Two or three people are seen at the bottom edge, partially visible, with heads and shoulders cropped.2008-12-30A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars, draped in blue cloth and decorated with flower garlands and palm fronds. Two deity murtis stand in the back, one adorned with a crown, jewelry and a multicoloured garland, the other in a red sari-like dress with gold ornaments. In front, a red-clad figure seated on a flower-decorated platform is offered flowers and food on a brass plate, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the shrine. Several seated devotees sit in the foreground, one in orange clothing, one older man in white, and a man in a white shirt with a pink paper in hand, engaged in puja. Brass pots and offerings lie on the floor.2008-12-30A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion decorated for a festival. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised dais behind the altar, one wearing a green-and-orange crown with a trident, the other in a red sari-like garment with ornate jewellery, both draped in multicoloured flower garlands. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, blue drapes hang behind, and a red-clad figure seated before a decorated kalasha with garlands and offerings receives puja. Several people sit in the foreground, including a man in saffron-orange cloth and an elderly man in white, with brass plates of food and flowers in front. A ceremonial puja is underway.2008-12-30A golden-arched shrine decorated with multicoloured garland swags holds a large deity murti of a standing and a seated figure with a trident and crowned headdresses, flanked by brass lamps and flower arrangements. A red-clothed figure with a red garland sits in front on a decorated platform. Seated devotees in the foreground watch a puja, with a lit oil lamp and offerings of fruit and flowers in brass vessels.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple-style structure with gold-framed arch and blue curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a green crown and trident, the other with a crown, both adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands in red, yellow and green. A golden kalasha-shaped object sits before them amid garlands. Below, a seated figure in red and white draped clothing with folded hands and a red mala occupies a flower-decorated peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a few heads of people are visible at the lower edge of the frame.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30