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A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and white flowers. Two deity murtis sit within a golden arch: a figure with a red and gold crown and necklaces, and a seated goddess in a red sari with gold jewellery. In front, a silver-and-gold kalasha-shaped vessel sits on a pedestal draped with garlands. A woman in a saffron-orange sari stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murtis in an aarti. Smoke rises from the offerings, and a metal puja tray is visible at the lower left.

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A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, stands at left holding a ceremonial lamp near a decorated shrine. Behind is a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. A second person in orange stands beside him at the lower left. Floral arrangements and marigold garlands frame the shrine, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The figure's distinctive hair, saffron robes and garland fit the a person cues, so the candidate is in person and identified as probable.2009-12-24A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in an orange dhoti and shawl standing at left, and a second priest in a green silk dhoti and green shawl with a red sacred thread, holding a silver tray of offerings with red flowers and a lamp while performing a ritual before a deity murti. The main image is a large dark-stone-coloured murti of a deity figure wearing a golden crown and gold ornaments, decorated with garlands in yellow, purple, red, and green. A smaller white statue in green cloth with a gold necklace sits in front, and a large ornate silver lamp stand stands at right. Behind the murti, a tall rangoli-like ring of multicoloured flowers frames the shrine.2011-12-13December 24 20092009-12-24December 27 20092009-12-27March 10 20132013-03-10December 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a temple shrine adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and purple blossoms. Two deity murtis are decorated behind the garlands: a white elephant-headed figure with a crown and a female deity with a red and gold crown in a teal sari with gold jewellery. A gold kalasha and a golden trident stand at the centre. In front, a man in an orange robe holds a silver plate of offerings toward the shrine, while a second man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, his long hair swept back, stands before the garlanded deity, receiving a garland of red and pink flowers. The setting is an open pillared temple hall with a golden throne-like base.2009-12-27A photograph of a Hindu temple worship scene. Two men in orange saffron clothing stand before a golden deity murti of Shiva Linga with a silver-and-gold shaft and a black stone base, draped in a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. A man in a left-side position holds a brass vessel of offerings; the central figure with long dark hair and a red-beaded mala pours or offers over the linga. Behind them, large deity figures in orange and gold garments wear crowns and gold necklaces, with a small white-robed statue and an orange turban on a pedestal in front. This appears to be abhishekam puja.2012-01-01A devotee in a rust-red sari with a gold border stands with back to the camera, arms raised in worship before a richly decorated shrine. Behind them, golden deity figures and standing attendant statues are draped in garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. A central deity murti wears a gold crown and heavy gold jewellery, with a large silver-and-gold ornamental adornment below. Brass lamps and offerings sit at the base. The devotee appears to be a single living person; the rest are statues.2014-12-05A temple shrine scene with a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a golden standing figure, both draped in marigold garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green, beneath a gold arched canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long hair, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp, with his arm extended toward the deities. Another person in orange robes sits at left edge. Brass lamp stands, a gold-rimmed vessel and a small seated figure garlanded in orange flowers are arranged at the base. a person is not clearly identified here; the standing robed figure is a priest or devotee performing aarti.2009-12-30December 24 20092009-12-24A shrine with two large deity murtis, one bearded male figure in orange and a female figure in red with gold crown and jewelry, both draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A woman with long dark hair in a maroon sari with orange border stands at left, holding an incense stick or lamp toward the deities. In front is a small white-robed figure with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a white cloth, plus a brass oil lamp on a stand at right. Greenery and an orange curtain appear at left.2011-12-18 +1 copies