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A young priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged before a brick homa fire pit, with a bowl of offerings and marigold petals nearby. Behind him, a colourful temple shrine with a golden arch is draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Two deity murti stand within, one in a saffron headcloth holding a trident, the other wearing a crown and red silk; a golden bull sits between them. The sanctum is painted turquoise, pink and yellow.

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July 07 20092009-07-07December 26 20082008-12-26April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a large garland arch of red, yellow, white, orange and purple flowers. Two standing deity murtis are dressed in red and gold cloth, one holding a trident, framed by a golden vahana-like bull figure in front. A devotee in an orange garment holds a lit flame before the deities. To the left, several women in white and red saris sit with hands folded in prayer near brass vessels and flower offerings. Painted guardian figures with raised weapons flank the bright multicolored shrine walls. A woman in a red top sits at the right edge with hands pressed together. The arrangement suggests aarti during puja.2013-05-19A devotee in an orange cloth with long, curly dark hair stands with palms pressed together before a large floral-decorated shrine. Two gilded deity murtis dominate the altar, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and crowns: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-and-red striped turban and orange-striped garment, while the figure on the right wears a purple dress and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers frame the altar, and a yellow flower backdrop with a blue cloud motif fills the background. Below, a small figure and a white-clad attendant are partially visible.2008-01-01A temple puja in progress before a deity shrine. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, bends forward holding a silver tray with offerings near a small lit oil lamp and burning flames. Behind him a seated attendant in orange kneels. The shrine holds a golden bull (nandi) statue and a golden-framed deity murti draped with garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. Colourful painted pillars and a multi-armed painted deity figure with a trident frame the scene, and fresh flower garlands sit on a red-draped table at right.2013-05-24May 19 20132013-05-19December 24 20092009-12-24A shaved-headed priest in saffron robes sits cross-legged with palms pressed together before a shrine holding two large golden deity murtis seated on a golden peetha with a black shivalinga-like stone in the centre. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and ornate gold adornments. Both figures wear teal-blue and green skirts. Rainbow-striped garlands of marigolds and flower strings drape the arched alcove, with brass vessels, a trident, a kalasha-like offering and a small pot on the wet floor, and a bowed devotee in white at the lower right. The scene suggests abhishekam and puja.2013-11-02A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame over an ornate shrine. Two deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform: one in a red-and-gold attire with a crown, and a figure in red and gold with a crown. The shrine is draped in marigold and garland strings, with yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A golden kalasha or pedestal stands in front, decorated with a jewelled necklace and garlands, with a pale blue cloth beneath. Balloons and a second saffron-clad person with a mala appear at the left edge. This is an aarti or puja at a temple shrine.2009-12-24A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a stage at the left, smiling and raising his right hand in a greeting. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace, and long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Beside him stands a golden pair of horses on a red-draped pedestal. Behind them, two golden metal deity murtis are richly adorned with multicoloured flower garlands, gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and yellow silk drapery, with a pink backdrop and brass oil lamps framing the scene. The man shows distinctive visible cues including a rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2013-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine decorated with large garlands of yellow marigolds and red and green flowers. Two large painted deity figures stand behind a central peetha with a golden kalasha-like structure and a small statue wrapped in red and orange garlands. A woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands at left with her hands joined in prayer, while a man in orange robes holds a brass lamp beside her. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge, and flower petals are scattered on the floor.2009-07-07