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A decorated shrine in an open courtyard, framed by banana stalks with green bananas, blue drapes, and flower arrangements of pink and white blossoms. Inside an arched golden surround sits a deity murti pair with garlands of marigolds and flowers, seated on a red-cushioned throne. A small figure in red sits before the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on the platform with offerings. A lone person in a saffron-orange robe stands on the stone platform in the foreground, facing the shrine with hands together in devotion.

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A decorated stone shrine at an outdoor festival site with banana stalks and flower garlands framing the entrance. Two deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, adorned with long multicoloured flower garlands and bright red and gold cloth. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and offerings with fruit and flowers sit on the stone platform in front. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and blue draped cloth hangs at the sides.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a central Shiva-Parvati murti seated on a throne-like altar, adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves. A standing male figure in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands at the front, hands together, beside a silver bowl and brass lamps. Blue velvet drapes frame the shrine, yellow and orange marigold strings line the platform, and trays of food offerings sit in silver and steel bowls in the foreground.2009-01-01A figure in orange saffron robes bows forward at a grey stone altar, placing their head close to the ledge before a shrine. Behind the altar stands a deity murti with a trident and crown, draped in red, yellow and green garlands and a purple cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, flower plates, a bowl of offerings and a bunch of green bananas surround the shrine, with blue curtains and flower arrangements behind. The scene suggests a devotional puja at a temple shrine. The orange-robed figure has long dark hair and a distinctive ceremonial presentation, but the face is turned away and the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2008-12-30January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, blue drapes and flower arrangements, with a deity murti of a seated pair adorned with garlands and a golden arch behind. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at a stone altar with offerings and oil lamps, while a white-clad person is at the left edge. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a puja at a festival shrine.2008-12-30A stone shrine with a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with garlands of marigolds and pink flowers, a gold arch behind, and brass lamps on either side. A figure in an orange robe with a light gold-patterned wrap stands with head bowed in front of the altar, facing the deity. Orange curtains are tied at the sides and green foliage decorates the pillars. Flower offerings sit on the platform.2010-02-12A devotee in an orange sari and blouse bows forward with hands pressed toward a grey stone shrine platform decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Behind the altar stand deity murti figures adorned with garlands, including a figure in red and gold, and a small framed image of a red-clad figure wrapped in flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and plates of flowers rest on the platform, with a blue curtain and potted plants at the right. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a temple shrine.2008-12-31A decorated shrine outdoors under a canopy of banana plants with green bunches of bananas on either side and a garland of white and purple flowers across the top. Inside an arched gold-edged niche stands a deity murti pair, with a colourful multi-coloured garland draped down the front and fresh flower arrangements at the sides. A brass oil lamp and other ritual vessels sit on the grey stone platform, and a silver-coloured vessel rests at the bottom edge of the frame. Dark blue cloth hangs at the sides, and a partial view of one person in a light garment stands at the right edge. Above the shrine a carved gopuram-style tower shows figures.2008-12-30January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flower arrangements and blue velvet drapes. At the centre, a deity murti pair sits on a golden throne-like seat framed by an arch of garlands, with brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and silver offering bowls on the marble platform. On the left, a single person in a white dhoti-style garment with gold border and a red-and-white garland stands before the shrine, looking down. Banana leaves and greenery frame the scene.2009-01-01A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Golden deity murti are seated behind the altar, one with a crown and ornaments, one with a raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden kalasha sits before the deities. In front, a framed photograph shows a smiling man in orange robes with a white garland, holding up a hand, and a person in orange clothing bends low at the lower right, pulling aside a flower garland in reverence. A plate of petals and offerings sits on the altar step.2009-12-23