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A photograph of a temple abhishekam or puja at a shrine with a golden arched frame. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, raising both arms to place or adjust a garland or cloth over the head of a metallic deity murti. The seated murti at center wears a pointed crown, a pink silk sari and ornaments, with a red-orange cloth draped above. Dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers surround the deities, and a flower-decorated tray sits at lower left.

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March 22 20082008-03-22Photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne-like dais under a gilded arch, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a crown, holding a trident-like staff; the consort figure wears a pink and gold sari with a jeweled crown. A devotee in an orange robe stands at left with hands joined in namaskar before the murti, and a silver-edged offering tray sits in front of the altar. Flowers and garlands fill the frame.2008-03-22A photograph of two metal murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by a golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange crown-like headdress and a red-orange cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a pink silk sari with gold border, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces, with a hand raised in blessing. A red silk canopy drapes above, and a standing person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands at the left edge, facing the murtis and touching the platform. Flowers decorate the base and sides of the platform.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple scene with two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The male-form figure wears an orange turban and a red-orange shawl, and the female-form figure wears a pink silk sari with a black and gold crown. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, leaning forward with hands pressed together in worship. A man in orange clothing sits at lower left beside a brass cymbal, and a brass lamp and flower-decorated offering tray appear in the foreground. The gilded arch behind the figures frames the scene.2008-03-22Photo of a ritual at a temple shrine. A figure in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, stands at the right side, reaching toward the forehead of a deity murti. Two ornately decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with an arched golden frame, draped in orange cloth and dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The murti on the right wears a silver crown, red garments and silver jewelry. A golden plate is held by a bare-chested attendant at left, and another attendant in white dhoti with white markings on the body is partly visible.2011-12-11March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine with carved stone pillars. Two large deity murtis, one with an orange turban and gold crown and one in red and pink garments with a jewelled crown, are seated on a platform framed by garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes stands at left reaching toward the figures, while a young assistant in red-orange garments with long dark hair pours or offers from a vessel near the central deity. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit before the garlanded figures, and a small clay or doll-like figure in red appears at the base. This appears to be a padapuja-style worship scene.2011-12-12