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A woman in a blue silk sari with an orange border stands at left, reaching toward a decorated shrine. The shrine holds several deity murtis draped in bright garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two larger figures are dressed in blue and red garments with gold crowns and jewelry, and a smaller figure in blue and red sits at the front, also heavily garlanded. A brass oil lamp stands on a stand at right, and a brass lamp is visible at left edge. Outdoors under trees, the scene appears to be a temple worship setting.

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December 17 20112011-12-17Temple shrine scene with two deity murtis richly garlanded in multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, green and purple, one wearing a red crown and the other a gold crown. A figure in a blue silk dhoti and blue top with a tan sash stands at left, holding a ritual item and gesturing toward the deities, while a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a mala stands behind him holding a small lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small blue-clad figure sits in the foreground garlanded with flowers. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-12-17Temple ritual scene before a deity murti in a covered shrine hall. Two men in front tend the altar: a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, and a man with long hair in a blue dhoti and shawl, holding a golden plate with offerings. Behind them, large multicoloured garlands of marigold and rose drape a golden-faced deity murti in blue and red garments with a crown, and a blue-clad figure with gold armlets. A brass lamp stands on the right and a blue-robed figure is seated in the lower foreground amid flower garlands. Visible ritual setting for puja.2011-12-17December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and orange lower cloth stands at left, reaching toward a gilded deity murti. The central golden deity wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces and holds a golden ritual implement. A standing gilded figure in orange robes and a crown stands at right with a garland. In front, a smaller black stone figure is adorned with vibhuti-marked brow and orange cloth, with a brass vessel and a white statue of a seated saint in orange wrapped in a yellow garland. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and the scene is lit by warm light.2011-12-11Photo of a temple sanctum with a deity murti pair on a raised altar, richly decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two priests stand before it: one in orange robes with bare chest and rudraksha-free attire holds a brass lamp, while a second in a red striped dhoti and bare upper body, with long loose hair, holds a brass plate and raises a hand toward the deity. A small white statue draped in orange cloth sits on a pedestal in front, near a brass lamp stand. The deity figures wear gold crowns, gold ornaments and bright pink and red garments. Two priests perform the pada puja ritual.2011-12-12A priest in a blue silk dhoti and blue upper cloth with an orange sash stands at left, holding a small silver vessel or lamp over a decorated deity murti. Two large gold-faced deity figures stand behind, one in a red and orange turban and one in a tall gold crown, both adorned with gold necklaces, garlands and gold arm ornaments, and one holds a trident. The central figure is draped in a multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers with a blue cloth and a small bowl of offerings in front, consistent with an abhishekam or puja.2011-12-17December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA woman in a brown sari with gold border stands at a temple shrine, bending forward to pour or offer something into a tall silver kalasha-style vessel placed in front of two deity murtis. The murtis are fully decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves, with one figure wearing an orange-and-gold crown and the other a red-and-gold crown with ornate jewellery. Ornate stone pillars frame the shrine, and a small brass lamp and offering plate are visible at the edges. A standing devotee in orange clothing holding a staff with a flowered garland appears at the right. This looks like a puja or abhishekam offering scene at a temple shrine.2013-07-22A shrine with two large deity murtis, one bearded male figure in orange and a female figure in red with gold crown and jewelry, both draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A woman with long dark hair in a maroon sari with orange border stands at left, holding an incense stick or lamp toward the deities. In front is a small white-robed figure with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a white cloth, plus a brass oil lamp on a stand at right. Greenery and an orange curtain appear at left.2011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 12 20112011-12-12December 11 20112011-12-11