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A seated priest in white dhoti and shirt with a red-and-green border performs a lamp offering before a shrine. Behind him, a black deity murti adorned with silver crown, jewelry, green and magenta silk, and marigold garlands stands under an ornate silver arch. Brass oil lamps with bird finials flank the shrine. In front, a white marble figure in orange robes and garland sits beside a shivalinga-like object, with flowers, a kalasha and brass puja vessels on a wooden table. The priest holds a lit lamp near the deity.

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A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a maroon and green-bordered cloth sits cross-legged at the left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft before a black stone deity murti dressed in green and magenta silk, adorned with silver crown, jewellery and a red-and-white flower garland arch. Before the deity sits a white marble figure in orange robes and a maroon cap with garlands, presented as a statue rather than a living person. Ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with silver arch framing, decorated pillars and trays of yellow flowers, a silver kalasha and a brass puja vessel in the foreground.2009-09-22A photograph inside a shrine room of a black stone deity murti adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, and a green and magenta silk garment, framed by a silver arch and red-white flower garlands. In front, a white marble figure in orange clothes and a garland sits on a pedestal. A man in white dhoti and shirt, seated on the left, wearing glasses, tends the offering with flower garlands and a small brass vessel. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock finials flank the shrine, and a brass tray with flowers and puja items sits in the foreground.2009-09-22A photograph inside a shrine where a black stone deity murti stands beneath a silver arch decorated with red, white and orange flower garlands. The murti wears a green and magenta silk drape, jeweled ornaments and a crown. In front, a shaved-headed man in an all-white dhoti and shirt with red trim sits on a low stool and holds a small lamp or offering vessel toward a smaller orange-robed figure seated on a white pedestal, which is also garlanded. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, a copper vessel and brass plates with flowers and offerings rest on the polished floor, and a tray of yellow and pink flowers sits at lower left. The scene appears to be a puja with arati. The man holding the lamp is a priest in white ritual clothes and is not an appearance-based candidate for a person.2009-09-22A seated man in white ritual clothes with long dark hair performs worship at a shrine before a black deity murti adorned with silver crown, jewellery and a garland of red and white flowers, dressed in an orange and green skirt. A small white-clad figure is shown seated beneath a garland of pink and yellow flowers in front of the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass tray of flowers, a kalasha, and a silver-bowl offering set before them. Flower-patterned banners hang at the sides and a palm leaf is propped behind the deity.A photograph inside a shrine where a person in white clothes lights a tall brass oil lamp stand beside a dark stone deity murti adorned with red and white garlands, a silver crown, and a red and gold silk garment with layered white necklaces. A small white marble figure in an orange cloth with a flower garland sits in front. Brass lamps and a small silver shrine model stand at the right. The lamp-lighter is shown from behind with long dark hair, and no face is visible.2010-01-01 +1 copiesA seated person in plain white ritual clothing, with long dark hair, performs puja at a shrine before a black stone deity murti wearing a white crown, garlands of red and white flowers, a gold necklace and a maroon and gold silk garment. A small white marble figure in orange clothing with a flower garland sits below the deity. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine, and the offering tray holds bananas, apples, a coconut and a kalasha-style brass vessel. Colourful striped fabric hangs on the sides.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA priest in white dhoti and shirt with a maroon border kneels at a brass puja tray before a black stone deity murti decorated with a crown, veena, gold and jewelled necklaces and red-and-white garlands. Flanking the deity are tall brass lamps with lit oil lamps, and a red-and-blue draped arch with a silver frame. Brass plates hold flowers, rice, a conch and vessels for ritual worship. A smaller white figure in orange and red cloth sits beneath the main murti. The priest, with long hair tied back and glasses, appears to be performing puja.January 09 20102010-01-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A person with long dark hair, wearing white dhoti-style clothing with a maroon-bordered cloth, stands at left holding a round silver bowl on a metal tray. In front of them a black-stone deity murti with silver crown and ornaments, draped in a red-and-gold sari and garlanded with white and red flower chains, sits within a silver arch. Below the deity, a white marble figure in an orange robe and garland sits on a pedestal. Brass lamps stand at the right and side, and brass plates with coconut halves, flowers, oil lamp and clothes lie on the floor in front.A seated man in white ritual clothes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala kneels before a shrine and performs puja with folded hands. Behind him stands a black deity murti with a silver crown, flower garlands and a red and green dress, framed by a silver arch with blue drapery and red-and-white garlands. A white marble figure in saffron robes and a red headcloth sits in front, garlanded with pink and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a brass tray holds flowers, a conch, a lamp and a bowl of food, with a pink flower heap on the floor.January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copies