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A temple shrine with a standing man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, holding a brass lamp or bell in his right hand near a row of tall brass oil lamps. Before him is a large deity murti dressed in silver and gold ornaments, a red and white flower garland, and a crown, seated on a gold-embossed pedestal. Behind it stand golden deity figures against a red drape, and a small blue-clad statue with a white garland sits at the base. Brass vessels, a bowl of rice and flower petals are arranged on the floor.

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November 19 20092009-11-19Temple ritual in a gilded shrine with a large golden arched frame. Two gold-coloured deity murtis are seated on a golden throne-like dais, one with a red crown and the other wearing a blue and gold garment, both garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. A small red-clad figure sits before them, garlanded. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland holds a brass tray, and a man in white sits at lower left near a lit oil lamp, brass vessels, and white offerings on a low table. Brass lamps stand at right, and blue curtains frame the scene.2009-01-02June 12 20102010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess behind a richly carved gold arch, decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck stands at the left, holding a small vessel and offering over the deities. Another man in a dark shirt stands at the far left edge. Tall brass oil lamps flank the right side, and red drapery hangs behind the shrine.2009-11-19January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in an open pavilion. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a white flower garland stands at left, holding up a tall brass aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a deity pair. Behind the lamp, a seated golden deity murti in a red garment and crown, with a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, is framed by a large floral arch. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like gold object sit on the altar in front. A second saffron-clad seated figure with a garland is at lower left, and a man in white stands at the far left edge. The scene reads as aarti during puja, with the people visible partly and the figures identifiable only by clothing and role.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a pink silk-draped platform, with a gilded arched frame behind them and a deep red curtain. The figures wear gold ornaments, jewelled necklaces and a crown, and are garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in white, purple and yellow. A golden kalasha-like object and green coconuts sit in front. On the left, a young woman in a red top and red skirt holds a brass plate and makes an offering, while beside her a man in orange robes stands near brass oil lamps. Brass lamps flank the altar. Two people are visible.2009-06-09November 19 20092009-11-19Photo of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti pair: a seated male figure with a red turban and a female figure in a blue sari with gold crown, garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron robes stands at left with folded hands and a white garland, while another saffron-clad figure kneels at right edge. Brass oil lamps, a lit flame, brass vessels and offerings sit on the floor before a small white-and-red figurine wearing a rudraksha-style mala. No person in the image is identified as a person. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2009-01-02