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Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity statues seated under an ornate golden arch, one with a crown and necklaces, the other in a bronze-coloured sari with silver jewellery. A priest in an orange robe kneels on the left, pouring or offering from a small vessel onto a golden kalasha-like object at the centre, which is draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Brass oil lamps, a small metal pedestal and offering bowls sit on the platform. A man in red cloth sits at the right edge. Trees are visible behind the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a granite archway and gold-framed doorways. Inside, two large deity murtis stand behind a central figure of a deity whose face is covered by a golden helmet-like crown, draped in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. A priest in orange robes sits in the foreground pouring from a small vessel as part of an abhishekam, while another priest in a red cloth sits to the right with a bronze lamp nearby. Orange ceremonial flags on poles frame the scene, and a yellow cord runs across the top of the archway.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25A devotee in orange robes bends forward at a temple shrine, placing both hands on a red and gold ritual object on top of a golden pot. Behind them, a large statue of a crowned, bearded deity figure in red and orange garments and layered red and gold jewellery sits beside a female figure in red, under a golden arched frame. The statue is garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. In front, a white seated figure in orange robes and a red turban with a rudraksha-style mala is surrounded by red and white flower garlands, brass lamps, a copper kalasha, bowls of white and yellow flowers, and a brass bowl on the stone floor. A painted demon-like face mask stands at left.2008-12-25 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a white and red flower garland, stands at left holding a lit lamp toward a shrine. Beyond him, a gold-framed arch surrounds a deity murti with a white cloth and a Shiva linga, flanked by two goddess figures, one in a green sari and one in a purple sari, all draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. Silver vessels, a kalasha-like pot, brass lamps and scattered flower petals sit on a low platform in front. Two other people stand partly visible at the left edge. The setting is an open-sided stone pavilion with a concrete ceiling, consistent with puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2006-12-29July 21 20102010-07-21December 25 20062006-12-25A photograph of a temple shrine under a stone pavilion. A man in an orange dhoti with a white and red flower garland holds a plate and lamp while performing puja before a deity murti. Behind him a second man in white stands. The central deity is a Shiva lingam draped in white cloth and yellow, red and white flower garlands, with a crowned female figure in green and purple sari beside it. A brass oil lamp stands on the floor, and silver vessels and flower petals sit on a wooden platform in front. A golden arch frames the shrine. A partially visible person kneels at the lower left edge.2006-12-29A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and red-and-white arched floral borders. Two gold-coloured metal deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing a red and gold garment and jewelled crown, the other in a red-and-green sari with ornate necklaces. In front, a black lingam is being bathed by a standing woman in an orange sari with gold border, who pours liquid from a silver vessel. Yellow and maroon garlands drape the base, with a small silver ornamental arch and a brass lamp stand nearby. The scene appears to be an abhishekam.2007-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated priest in an orange saffron robe performing abhishekam, pouring or offering to a central murti. Two large deity statues stand behind, a male figure in yellow with an orange turban and crown holding a trident and drum, and a female figure in a magenta sari with a black-and-white crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figures, with gilded arch framing and brass lamps flanking the shrine. A small seated murti sits in front, with fruits, flowers and offering plates on the stone platform. The priest's face is not visible enough to confirm identity.2010-07-21A photograph inside a golden-arched shrine with red drapes and grey stone pillars. Two large deity murti sit on a raised platform, the central pair in red and blue garments with turban and crown, garlanded in pink, yellow and orange flowers. In front, a smaller white-clad figure with an orange cloth and red turban is garlanded with marigolds and rests on a white cloth. A seated man in an orange shirt and orange dhoti, with a shaved head, kneels at the platform and pours or offers from a small bowl among brass plates of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure sits at the right edge. The setting is an open-sided temple shrine with trees behind.2008-02-23