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Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with large garlands of yellow marigolds and red and green flowers. Two large painted deity figures stand behind a central peetha with a golden kalasha-like structure and a small statue wrapped in red and orange garlands. A woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands at left with her hands joined in prayer, while a man in orange robes holds a brass lamp beside her. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge, and flower petals are scattered on the floor.

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A 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.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A 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.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Photo of a temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers wrapped around a pair of large deity murtis in gold and red. The central figure wears a red crown and red garment with ornate jewellery, while the figure beside it wears an orange and gold sari-like dress and a tall crown. In front, a golden kalasha and a smaller murti sit on a white-draped platform with flower offerings. On the left, a woman in an orange sari and white flower garland holds a plate, while two men in saffron-orange robes stand nearby, one with rudraksha mala. Brass lamps and ritual vessels frame the shrine, and green foliage shows outside the pillared pavilion.2009-07-07Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two large deity murtis stand behind, one in orange and red garments with a crown and the other in orange with a tall crown, framed by a golden arch. In front, a small golden deity figure with garlands sits on a raised peetha, with brass lamps on either side. On the left, a standing person in orange robes with bare raised arms faces the shrine in worship, while another person in orange stands at the far left edge. The setting is an ornate stone temple pillar area with greenery visible outside.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame over an ornate shrine. Two deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform: one in a red-and-gold attire with a crown, and a figure in red and gold with a crown. The shrine is draped in marigold and garland strings, with yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A golden kalasha or pedestal stands in front, decorated with a jewelled necklace and garlands, with a pale blue cloth beneath. Balloons and a second saffron-clad person with a mala appear at the left edge. This is an aarti or puja at a temple shrine.2009-12-24A woman in a red sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style wrap bends forward to touch a golden kalasha-topped pedestal before a deity shrine. Behind her stand two deity murtis, one in an orange garment with a crown and gold ornaments, the other in a bright orange sari-like garment with a tall crown, both framed by large arches of red, yellow and white marigold garlands. Gold oil lamps stand at the sides, and a red cloth hangs in the background. Red and orange flower offerings lie at the base. Partially visible at the left edge is another person in orange.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with yellow, orange, purple and green flower garlands and a gold crown. A man in orange robes with a white garland stands at the left, arm extended over a silver tray and a kalasha or lamp-like object in front of the deities. Another orange-robed attendant stands at far left holding a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind. A figure in orange with a garland sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a smaller murti or portrait. The setting appears to be an ashram temple.2009-12-30