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A photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated with gold-framed arch and red velvet backdrop, with marigold garlands. Two gilded, richly ornamented deity murtis stand side by side: the left wears a tall crown, an orange turban-like head covering, white and red beaded adornments and a crescent ornament, the right wears a red and gold sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. A person in a flowing orange robe with a garland around the neck stands at the left edge, reaching forward to touch or anoint the left murti's face, while a hand holds a brass plate of offerings at the lower left. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.

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A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a white floral garland stands at left, reaching forward to apply a red mark to the forehead of a pair of golden deity murtis. The murtis wear ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces; one wears a green and orange turban with a crescent ornament, the other a dark crown and a maroon sari-like garment with gold embroidery. Marigold garlands in yellow, red and purple frame the right side, and a brass plate of flower garlands with green jewelled pendants sits at lower left. Stone arch with gold filigree surrounds the shrine niche. The orange-robed figure is a candidate for a person by appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, garland), but the view is partial and the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-30December 29 20092009-12-29July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with an orange-beaded rudraksha mala at his neck and a gold bangle on his upper arm, reaching out with his right hand toward two golden metal deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and red roses. The murti on the right wears an ornate gold crown, large earrings, a nose ring and a white jasmine garland over a red and gold garment. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment. Behind them are red roses, green foliage and a green cloth backdrop with a gold-framed canopy. The man is a physical person; the golden figures are statues and are not counted. The orange cues and mala suggest a person, so the in-person value is set to unsure given the uncertain appearance.2013-04-14December 24 20092009-12-24A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a white flower garland stands at left, his arm extended toward two golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crowns, a crescent ornament and necklaces. The murti wear red and teal garments and are framed by yellow, pink and purple marigold garlands and a gilded arch. At lower left, another person in orange holds a silver plate with offerings. The scene suggests a puja or worship offering before the murti.2009-12-29A photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30July 07 20092009-07-07A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, long dark hair falling down the back, stands with their back to the camera and touches the forehead of a golden metal deity murti. The murti pair are richly adorned with gold and red-and-white jewellery, crowns and a red-and-green turban, set before a gilded arch framed with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands. A brass vessel is held at the lower left by a hand, and small lamps with white and green cones sit at the base. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2009-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07Inside a temple shrine, a figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a white garland stands with back to the camera, holding a brass lamp or vessel toward a pair of gilded deity murtis framed by an ornate gold arch. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate gold necklaces and earrings, and a red-and-orange garment; one holds a trident-like staff. In front, a silver Shiva lingam is decorated with rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and a red gem. Brass lamps stand at the sides and red drapes frame the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or aarti.2009-11-19