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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and green leaves. A large golden deity murti stands framed by a flower arch, with a silver shiva lingam-shaped vessel and brass oil lamps set before it. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks wears a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland and holds a lamp for aarti. Another figure in orange stands at the far left edge. A small figure in red and white flowers rests at the lower right. The scene suggests puja, with flowers and lamps present.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A temple shrine decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers draped over a large central lingam-shaped form on a white-draped platform. Behind it, larger deity figures stand under floral arches of marigold garlands. A standing priest in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a black turban, red-and-white flower garland, gold armlets and a silver bowl, performs offering rites beside brass oil lamps. A woman in orange sari assists at the left edge. The scene shows a worship offering at a shrine.2016-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship. In the foreground a standing man with long dark braided hair, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland, raises a lit oil lamp toward the shrine with his right hand. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge. Before the altar stand brass oil lamps, and a tall deity murti sits within a large arch heaped with yellow, red and green flower garlands. Behind the murti, gilded figures and ornate gold framing surround the shrine. The scene reads as an aarti offering in a temple setting.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, purple and green flowers. Two large golden deity murtis stand behind a tall golden kalasha wrapped in flower garlands; one murti wears a red crown and a jewelled necklace, the other a gold crown and silver ornaments. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and red-beaded mala, faces the kalasha with his back to the camera. At left, an attendant in orange cloth and a second figure in a red turban and white beaded necklace stand near brass oil lamps. A small white-clothed altar and a metal lamp sit in the foreground. The scene appears to be a ritual offering at a temple.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19 +1 copiesA shrine interior decorated for worship. In the centre stands a tall gold-and-black lingam garlanded with yellow, red, green and white flower strands, set before a larger gilded deity murti whose arch is also draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two standing figures in orange and saffron clothing attend the shrine: one in an orange garment with long dreadlocked hair and a trailing wrap, the other in a rust-brown dhoti with a red sash and bangles, both apparently performing the worship. Brass oil lamps line the front, and a small silver-and-gold seated image sits to the side. The worshippers stand barefoot on a white cloth, with greenery visible beyond the glass screens.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers around a central deity murti with a tall golden kalasha-like stand. Two standing figures in saffron and rust-brown dhotis, one with long dreadlocked hair, stand facing the shrine with arms raised near the offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the altar, and a seated golden-toned figure and a small image appear to either side under an ornate golden arch. The setting is a covered temple structure with carved stone pillars and glass walls.2016-07-19January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated shrine with a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a gold crown and ornate necklaces, the other with a crown and red and green garments, flanked by long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, orange and pink blooms. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border stands at left, bare-backed and long-haired, holding a lit flame toward the murtis. Another person in white ritual clothes stands at far left holding a tray. Marigold garlands hang across the altar in front of the murtis, and scattered petals lie on the floor. Red curtains frame the right side of the shrine.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. In the centre stands a tall ornate deity murti, flanked by a golden kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps on stands. On the left a sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands facing the shrine. A smaller figure in red and gold clothing stands beside the altar, and a golden arch frames the deity. Garlands and ornate gold decorations fill the scene.2016-07-19