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A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, performing a puja before a stone shrine with carved pillars and arch. Two large deity statues stand in the centre: the left one in orange-saffron cloth with a crown, rudraksha and garlands, holding a trident; the right one in yellow and black cloth with a tall crown and white-and-pink garlands. Between them sits a smaller seated figure beneath a garland-draped canopy, and a white statue in a green-curtained niche at right wears a garland. Brass lamps, bells and offering vessels line the platform, with marigold garlands and a blue backdrop.

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A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and a gold-framed arch. Two large deity murti stand on the shrine, one in orange and red garments with a tall crown and trident-like weapon, the other in yellow robes with a tiered crown, both adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces, backed by a blue draped cloth. A small white figure garlanded with a green curtain behind stands to the right. In the foreground a bald priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before a silver lamp and offerings, performing puja beside a white idol with red and pink flower garlands. A puja in progress at a temple shrine.2011-08-07A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a raised stone platform before large statues of Shiva and Parvati under a carved stone arch, with a gilded frame and a blue draped backdrop. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban and rudraksha garlands, and the Parvati figure wears a gold crown and red garland. Red and white flower garlands hang down the front, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and oil lamps sit before a small red-clad figure. A standing red-robed figure stands on the right beside a lamp stand. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.2011-08-09A temple shrine photograph showing a large gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis dressed in orange and white cloth, with flower garlands and gold jewellery, set against a deep red backdrop. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor, facing a central offering of brass lamps, bowls and flowers. To the right, a standing figure in red and orange clothing with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and hands folded stands beside a blue curtained niche. Stone carved pillars and a yellow flower garland frame the scene.2013-07-03A temple shrine with granite pillars and gold-framed arches draped in orange cloth. Two large sculpted deity murti stand in the centre, one in red headdress and blue-pink dhoti with a trident, the other in a crown with gold armlets. A seated orange-clad priest with white body markings sits in front of an orange-draped peetha bearing a kalasha and garlands of red and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor. A smaller figure in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right, appearing to be a statue. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable as a living person, so the seated priest is described by role only.2013-05-20A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a raised granite platform before a large deity murti of a seated god and goddess. The murti wears garlands of yellow and purple flowers, a crown and ornate gold jewellery, and sits on a throne-like seat within a gilded arch framed by blue draped curtains. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, oil lamps and a small image of a deity sit on the platform, with strings of fairy lights overhead. Stone pillars and carved panels surround the shrine.2008-09-30July 02 20132013-07-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large grouping of deity murtis, a seated figure with a tall orange-red turban and one hand raised holding a trident and a drum-like object, seated beside a consort figure in red and orange draped clothing with a crown and layered gold necklaces. The pair sit on a pink-draped pedestal before a teal curtain and gold arch, with a kalasha, flower garlands and a red cloth-covered altar in front. A smaller standing devotee statue in orange and red stands at right beside a brass lamp. A man in saffron robes sits in front at lower left, facing the murtis with his head shaved, offering ritual worship. Brass oil lamps and offering plates surround the altar.2013-05-13A photograph inside a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch. Two large painted deity figures stand behind a central lingam with a garland and rudraksha mala, with an orange-and-gold curtain behind them. A shaved-headed young priest in orange robes sits cross-legged in front, pouring or offering from a brass vessel over the altar, which is draped in yellow cloth and holds brass lamps, a small kalasha, and flower offerings. To the right, a smaller statue in a niche wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala and long hair, standing beside a brass lamp stand on a yellow cloth. Abhishekam-style puja is taking place.2013-05-16July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair. The standing figure on the left, painted with a red turban and red-and-pink garments, holds a trident-like staff and a drum, while the seated figure beside has a tall crown and white garland. Below them a seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head reads from an open book beside brass oil lamps, a tray of offerings and flower garlands around a central orange-cloth lingam-like form. To the right stands another statue in orange robes and rudraksha beads beside a brass lamp. A green curtain and yellow backdrop fill the background. No living person other than the priest is visible.2013-04-10April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesMay 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copies