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A photograph of a temple ceremony beneath a gilded arch. Two golden-bronze deity murti figures sit side by side, the male figure wearing an orange-red turban and layered silver necklaces, the female figure in a red sari with a jewelled crown and silver ornaments. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and pink flowers and white strands. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair holds a brass bell and a lit oil lamp, looking toward the murtis. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands with hands folded in namaskar. A printed portrait of a woman with a gold nose ring and heavy gold jewellery is set to the left, and a brass lamp stand is visible at the edge. Offering plates and flowers sit in the foreground.

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A photo inside a temple shrine showing a pair of golden-faced deity murtis, a male figure in a gold-and-cream outfit with an orange turban and a female figure in a red sari, both draped in bold yellow, purple and white floral garlands and heavy jewellery. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari stands on a raised platform and places a flower garland on the deities, while two men in orange robes with beaded malas stand at the right holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A large printed portrait of a woman with a nose ring and gold jewellery is pasted at the left edge, and a low trolley-like arch frames the scene.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual honouring a pair of deity murtis seated on a blue-draped dais, a bronze-like male figure in an orange turban and gold dhoti with a red-and-white necklace, beside a red-clad female figure with a red crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple-and-pink flower strands. On the right, a standing figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a long gold-beaded mala and rings a handbell. Behind him at the right edge, a bearded man in orange with folded hands stands near a tray of offerings. A brass oil lamp stands at left beside a framed printed portrait of a woman with a jewelled crown and gold necklace, and a gold-framed arch surrounds the shrine.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA festival photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed platform draped with garlands in pink, yellow, white and purple. The deity figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and heavy jewellery; the male figure wears an orange turban. To the right, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial pendant holds a bell and a lit lamp, performing an aarti. A bearded man in orange, hands folded in prayer, sits at the lower right. A painted portrait of a goddess with gold jewellery and a crown appears at the left beside a brass lamp.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor temple-style shrine with a gilded arch framing two large decorated murti figures of a deity couple, the male figure wearing an orange turban and gold ornaments, the female figure in red with a crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple-pink flower strands. A standing figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a lamp and bell in a puja or aarti gesture beside the murti. A bearded man in orange robes and a mala stands at the right near an offering tray, and a large portrait on the left shows a woman with a bindi and gold jewellery beside a brass oil lamp. Several people are visible in the background.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a temple scene in which a standing man in orange robes and a white turban-style headwrap, with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a large decorated deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red-orange turban and gold crown, with a red and gold dress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. A second figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at lower left holding a plate. Ornate gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the altar, with hanging floral strands on the right.2008-12-27A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, stands at left holding a ceremonial lamp near a decorated shrine. Behind is a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. A second person in orange stands beside him at the lower left. Floral arrangements and marigold garlands frame the shrine, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The figure's distinctive hair, saffron robes and garland fit the a person cues, so the candidate is in person and identified as probable.2009-12-24A 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 golden arched shrine holds a seated deity murti with a red turban-like crown and a red-and-gold garment, flanked by a second figure in red and gold with jewelled ornaments. Long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blooms drape the murti and the front pedestal. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with bare shoulders and a white flower-decorated head offers a silver plate, while a second attendant in orange on the left holds another tray. Smoke or incense fills the background. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja at a temple shrine.2008-12-27