A man in saffron-orange robes with a white garland stands at left, holding a tall brass oil lamp with a flame toward a gilded deity murti decorated with a multi-coloured flower garland, a gold crown and red gemstone, and ornate jewellery. The murti sits inside a temple shrine with a red curtain and carved stone pillars. Another ritual lamp and a copper vessel appear at the edge. - Nithyanandapedia

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A man in saffron-orange robes with a white garland stands at left, holding a tall brass oil lamp with a flame toward a gilded deity murti decorated with a multi-coloured flower garland, a gold crown and red gemstone, and ornate jewellery. The murti sits inside a temple shrine with a red curtain and carved stone pillars. Another ritual lamp and a copper vessel appear at the edge.

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November 16 2009

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.

Inside 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.

A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Behind him, a large gilded arched frame encloses two deity murti: the figure at left wears an orange-red turban and holds a staff, the figure at right wears a gold crown, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. A tall polished brass lamp stand with lit flames stands at right, and a red and magenta silk backdrop hangs behind the murti. The lower part of the shrine is covered in marigold and mixed flower garlands.

December 30 2008

A 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.

June 12 2010

Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A man in saffron/orange robes with a white sacred mark on his shoulder and a gold-bead garland holds a tall brass oil lamp aarti with a tray of lit flames, facing a deity murti draped in a maroon and gold silk cloth with silver and jewelled necklaces, decorated with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and a gold crown. A white marble seated figure in saffron robes and a pearl mala sits beside the murti with raised hand, and small brass lamps stand nearby. The man's face is turned down; he is not clearly distinguishable as a specific person, so no identity is asserted. One physical person visible.

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December 30 2009

A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front of them a golden shivalinga stands draped with a green-and-orange silk cloth and garlanded. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp or aarti lamp toward the shrine. Gold arches frame the shrine and a red cloth hangs at right.

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