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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly adorned deity murti draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers, with gold jewellery and a silver ornamented pedestal. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a garland of red flowers and a small bowl, while another person in a red turban and maroon garment stands at the far left. Oil lamps sit before the murti and a green-and-gold decorative arch frames the scene. Gold deity statues flank the central figure.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in a rust-red turban and dark red garment standing before a richly decorated deity murti, two standing figures seated on a golden throne draped in red fabric. Multicoloured garlands of pink, yellow, green and white flowers cover the murti and pillars, with gold jewellery and necklaces. On the left, two priests in saffron-orange robes hold a plate and oil lamp, one wearing a rudraksha mala and shaved head. A smaller decorated figure stands on the right. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the floor.2014-12-05A photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti set in a golden shrine. Large garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers drape the central figures and the arch. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border holds a lit lamp toward the central murti, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Beside her, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth stands with hands together. On the left edge, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands near the lamp. A second deity figure stands to the right, also garlanded, with ornate jewellery and a decorated headdress. The scene suggests an aarti before the murti.2014-12-05A temple shrine with richly decorated deity murtis under a golden canopy, garlanded in multicolored flower garlands of pink, yellow, green and white. A priest in a rust-orange turban and dark orange-brown dhoti with gold-bordered cloth stands at left holding a lamp toward the central images, with a second attendant in white-and-orange ritual dress and a bald head at far left holding a tray. Gold ornaments, necklaces and a crown adorn the central deity figures, and brass lamps and vases sit at the front. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this scene.2014-12-05Temple photograph of a deity shrine heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, white, yellow and green draped around the central murti and pillars. A gold metal deity figure with a crown and elaborate jewellery stands at centre, with a silver-gold ornamented mask-like face and a large gold necklace. On the left, a person in a dark red sari-style garment with gold border and a flower garland stands beside a brass oil lamp and a small ritual tray. Another gold statue to the right wears a garland and blue-green fabric. Watermarked photo credit is omitted. Orange and yellow flowers and a decorated silver bowl are placed in front.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple sanctum photograph showing a richly decorated deity shrine with gold figures seated on a throne-like altar framed by arched garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. A central deity murti in gold and jewelled ornaments is adorned with a heavy flower garland. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with an orange head wrap and red garland, stands at left with his hand raised toward the altar. Two other attendants in white and orange ritual attire stand at left and right edges. Oil lamps burn in brass dishes at the lower left and an offering tray sits on the altar. Colours are warm: gold, saffron, yellow and magenta flowers against grey stone walls.2014-12-05A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in a rust-red sleeveless robe with gold-edged dhoti and an orange-red turban, hands joined in namaste with a smile, wearing a red and white flower garland. Behind him a gold-toned deity murti pair is adorned with large garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, gold crowns and heavy gold jewelry. A second priest in saffron stands at left holding a ritual lamp tray, and a smaller gilded figure stands in garlands at centre. A bearded priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is partially visible at far left. Watermarked archive photo, Nithyanandapedia.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A temple shrine interior with a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with a large multicolour garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers and layered gold necklaces. Beside it stand a golden standing figure in a red turban and a smaller figure in a patterned cap. On the left, a person in a maroon garment with gold waistband and a red turban holds a flower and an oil lamp flame before the deity, while another attendant in a patterned cap stands nearby. A silver-toned container sits at the right foreground.2014-12-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing man in a rust-orange turban and dark red-brown dhoti with gold border, wearing gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, smiling and holding his palms together near a kalasha-like arrangement of lamps and offerings. Behind him are golden deity murtis and standing figures in gold crowns, all draped with long garlands of pink, yellow, green and white flowers.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05