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A 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.

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A 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.2008-12-30Golden-arched temple shrine decorated for festival worship with a pair of deity murtis, one holding a trident and the other a sword-like weapon, both dressed in saffron, red and gold garments with multi-strand garlands in red, yellow and green. A small seated figure in a red garment with a white-gloved or white-cloth hand gesture sits before them on a flower-decorated platform, with a silver kalasha and brass oil lamps (deepa stands) on either side and blue curtains framing the shrine. Flowers and offerings are arranged on the platform. Several devotees in the foreground, partially visible, sit facing the shrine, one in an orange garment. A small figure in red stands at the left edge beside the curtain. Purple and red hanging decorations are visible at the top.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 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched doorway framed by blue curtains and flower garlands. Two standing deity murtis, one in a green-and-gold crown with a trident and the other in a red sari with a crown, are draped in yellow, orange and white garlands. In front, a central altar holds a garlanded peetha-like figure and a red-clad sculpted form with a white mask-like face. Brass oil lamps and flower arrangements flank the shrine. In the lower foreground, two people kneel or sit with folded hands and a copper vessel, performing puja with small flames and offerings. The scene shows temple worship; no identifiable a person is visible.2008-12-30A shrine scene at a temple-style mandapa with carved stone pillars and blue cloth hangings. Central figures are deity murti of a couple, a male deity with a crown and trident and a female deity in a red sari, adorned with multicolour garlands and gold jewellery, set in a gilded arched niche. A large bronze kalasha or vessel sits decorated with a yellow flower garland in front. Below, a small red-clothed figure is seated with a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, with brass oil lamps (lamps) standing on both sides, and fresh flowers and offering plates on the floor. Two people are partially visible at the bottom edge, one at the right corner and one at the lower right, seen from behind. Festival ritual setting with abhishekam-style offerings.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Inside a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arched frame, a pair of divine figures stand behind a central seated figure, all garlanded with bright yellow, orange and red marigold and rose garlands. Blue drapes frame the sanctum and tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the altar. A small seated figure in red garlands sits on a decorated peetha or throne in front of the shrine, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and offerings on a tray. In the foreground, devotees sit with their backs to the camera; one in an orange-striped shirt holds a ritual spoon near a lit oil lamp or fire dish, with plates, cups and flower petals on the altar. Pink and white orchids decorate the pillars. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a festival with the deity murti at the centre.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30