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A 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.

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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 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.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.2009-09-22January 09 20102010-01-09January 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 photograph inside a shrine with a dark deity murti of a goddess under a silver arch, decorated with red and white flower garlands, a silver crown, a trident, and layered jewellery. Brass standing lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shirt sits cross-legged pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a small saffron-clad figure, a sannyasi-style statue, that is garlanded with yellow and green flowers. Before them are brass bowls, a plate of flowers and fruit, a green cloth, and a metal pot, indicating an abhishekam-style puja. A second seated person in white with a white head covering is partly visible beside him. The lower right of the image shows colourful painted borders.A kneeling priest in white dhoti and shirt with a red-bordered shawl performs puja before a shrine. Behind him stands a large black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with silver crown, jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari-style drapery, and red and white flower garlands framing a silver arch. Flanking the shrine are tall brass lamps with bird finials and two kalasha pots decorated with flowers. In front, a white marble figure in orange saffron robes and red headwear, garlanded with green and yellow flowers, sits with raised hand. Brass plates hold offerings, a halved coconut, red flowers, a green silk cloth and a kumkum or aarti tray.A 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.Photograph inside a temple shrine. A black stone deity murti stands in an arched silver frame, adorned with a silver crown, a large silver necklace and garlands of red, white and green flowers, with a trident beside it. Before the murti sits a white marble figure in an orange garment with a red-and-gold border and a rudraksha mala, seated on a pedestal. At left, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits with hands raised in worship. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a brass plate with a kalasha, offerings and a white cloth lies in the foreground.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.Indoor temple shrine photograph. A seated man in white ritual dhoti and sleeveless white top sits at lower left with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing glasses. Behind him stands a black stone deity murti with a silver crown, trident, gold and silver necklaces and a green and red silk sari-style garment, framed by a silver arch and red-white flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a saffron headcloth holds a rudraksha mala; the statue is a depiction, not a physical person. Brass oil lamps and a brass vessel stand around the shrine, with a silver plate of offerings and leaves in the foreground and a red cloth on a stand. A banner with a dove emblem hangs at left.