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A temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a green backdrop and a large seated deity murti with a crown, a trident-like staff and garlands, flanked by a second standing figure in orange and pink. A seated figure in orange and red sits before the central shrine, a crown or turban on its head and garlands of marigolds across its chest. To the right, a statue in orange robes with a garland holds a stand with a lamp. In the foreground a priest in a white dhoti and bare chest sits on the floor tending brass vessels, bowls and offerings, with an oil lamp on a tall stand nearby. Pink and red silk drapes and marigold garlands decorate the platform.

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A temple shrine with a large two-figure deity murti seated on a raised pink-draped platform before a green curtain, one figure holding a trident and the other a staff, both adorned with garlands of red and white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, raises his hand in front of a brass kalasha and oil lamps placed on the floor. To the right, a smaller statue of a saint in orange robes stands in an arched golden niche beside a brass lamp stand with garlands. Brass bowls with offerings and marigold petals lie on the stone floor.2013-03-13March 29 20132013-03-29A temple shrine scene with a large golden-framed arch behind a deep orange drape. Two gilded deity murti stand on a pink base; the male figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, the female figure wears a jewelled crown and garlands. A Shivalinga-style form sits centrally wrapped in green-and-pink garlands and a teal cloth. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, reading from a book beside brass bowls, plates and offerings. At right, a smaller shrine holds a seated figure in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha beads and a shaved head, a person depiction. Brass lamps stand on either side, with marble pillars framing the scene.2013-04-18A temple shrine photograph showing a priest seated on the floor at lower left, bare-chested and wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala beads and sacred marks, performing pada puja before a large deity murti. Two gilded murtis stand in an ornate golden arch backed by an orange drape, garlanded with red and white flower strands; the central figure holds a trident and wears a crown. In the foreground are a silver-toned throne with an offered dais, a kalasha-like vessel, brass bowls and oil lamps, and a red-and-teal cloth draped over the altar. A smaller gilded figure in a side niche wears orange clothing. One physical person is visible.2013-04-05 +1 copiesApril 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesMay 17 20132013-05-17April 09 20132013-04-09Temple shrine photograph during a pada puja. A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms, sits at the lower left making offerings beside a large shivalinga draped in pink and red garlands. Behind it stand two painted and gilded deity murtis, one with a crown and trident-like emblem, set against a red-orange curtain within a gold arched niche. To the right, a small brass lamp stand and a gilded figure in orange clothing stand in a side shrine. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot and an oil lamp sit on the stone platform in front of the altar.2013-04-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a green backdrop. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a tall crown, both draped in red garments and red-orange garlands. A silver kalasha-style vessel and an arrangement of five lamps sit in front, with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a bald man in orange-saffron robes kneels with folded hands, apparently performing puja. To the right, a smaller standing statue in an arched blue niche wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, with a lamp on a stand beside it. Offering bowls and flowers sit on the floor.2013-07-11December 16 20102010-12-16May 03 20132013-05-03A temple shrine with a large golden-brown deity murti seated on a throne, holding a trident and a raised hand gesture, draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a green backdrop with gold arch framing. A standing priest in white dhoti and shirt, seen from behind, raises his arm to perform worship or offering at the base of the murti. To the right, a smaller figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace stands in an alcove, hands folded. Carved grey stone pillars and a blue and pink cloth draped at the base complete the scene.2013-09-28