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A photograph of a shrine at a temple altar. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits with one hand raised in blessing, wearing an orange turban and a yellow flower at its feet and lap. Behind it stands a large figure of a seated deity pair with gold arms and jewelled necklaces, one in green and one in pink silk. Between them a tall cylindrical object is wrapped in white cloth with straw and yellow flowers, set on an orange and blue cloth draped over a platform. White and gold-bordered cloth lies at the right and yellow benches flank the shrine. No living people are visible.

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Photo of a temple shrine with a seated pair of colourful deity murtis, a male figure in an orange turban and heavy silver necklaces holding a staff, and a female figure in a pink and green sari with a crown-like headdress. In front, a white-marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a white and orange draped platform, with white cloth bundles and yellow-marigold flower offerings. Two wooden benches with yellow tops flank the platform. Grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with a copper vessel at left.2008-01-03January 03 20082008-01-03A white marble statue of a seated guru in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap, with a red bindi on the forehead, raising one hand in blessing. Strands of white and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala rests on the chest. Behind the statue hangs a green and red silk drape with gold borders and a large jewelled garland. To the left stands a gold tiered pedestal, and to the right a red and gold clad deity murti sits within an ornate gold arch.2010-02-09Night-time photograph inside a temple shrine before a pair of painted deity murti seated on a dais, one wearing an orange turban and white bead garland, the other in a pink and green sari. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at left of the dais, bowing, while a man in a brown shawl kneels at lower right. A small white figure in orange garments sits on the platform in front. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and a brass lamp stand on yellow-topped stands; red curtains frame the shrine and a carved stone pillar stands at right.2008-01-03A photograph of a shrine arrangement inside a temple hall, showing deity murti rather than living people. Two bronze-coloured standing figures stand at the top: the left wears a red turban, layered silver-look necklaces and a dark garment, while the right wears a green and red skirt with a red bodice and bangles, and holds a shallow metal bowl. Seated in front is a deity murti with a red turban, a tilak-marked forehead, a gold pendant and a dark blue garment with silver ornaments. A white marble figure in orange robes with a red headband sits at the lower left, raising one hand. The whole group is draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and maroon flowers. A brass oil lamp sits on a white cloth at the base, beside a striped white and maroon cloth.2007-12-25January 03 20082008-01-03A white marble statue seated in meditation posture, hands folded at the chest in anjali mudra, wearing saffron-orange cloth, a saffron head wrap, a red bindi, and rudraksha and gold-bead malas. The statue is garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands and sits on a white pedestal with a golden cloth. Behind it, a larger deity murti in orange and gold garments is decorated with flower garlands and gold jewellery, and a white dhoti with red border hangs at the right. The setting is a temple-like hall with carved stone pillars. Scattered petals lie on the floor.January 03 20082008-01-03A photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a draped orange head covering and white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arm pours water from a brass vessel over a black shivalinga-style stone. Behind him stand large gilded deity murtis adorned with jeweled necklaces, one in a green blouse and one in a purple sari. A second man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left. Below, a white marble seated sage figure with raised hand is also bathed in water. Garlands hang from the scene.2009-12-16December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20082008-01-03A seated white marble statue of a saint in saffron orange robes, a rudraksha mala around the neck and an orange head wrap, raises one hand in blessing before a golden shrine. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a crown-like halo and a gilded shivalinga-style form beneath a golden canopy, draped with white and yellow flower garlands and purple blossoms. Brass oil lamps, folded white cloth and flower offerings surround the shrine in a temple setting with carved stone pillars.2010-11-21