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July 06 20132013-07-06December 20 20112011-12-20Photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in white dhoti and white shirt walks down a red-carpeted aisle between two tall metal railings toward a shrine. Behind him stands a large golden-framed altar with two deity murtis in ornate garments, one holding a trident-like weapon, both adorned with gold jewelry and garlands; a red-and-gold crowned figure sits centrally with a flower garland, flanked by brass oil lamps and green draped cloth. Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand at the right edge. The sanctum has carved stone pillars and a brass vessel in front of the altar.2012-04-26July 20 20102010-07-20March 20 20132013-03-20July 07 20132013-07-07November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a priest in white ritual dhoti and shawl with gold border, seen from behind with shaved head, performing aarti with a flame over a brass lamp before two deity murtis draped in red and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. The left murti wears an orange garment and a tall crown; the right murti wears a red garment and a lotus-style headdress, both with gold necklaces. A red curtain forms the backdrop and a gold-embossed altar platform sits in front. A small temple-style display with flowers and lights appears at the left edge.2011-12-20A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in white dhoti and shawl standing at left, holding a brass oil lamp and lit wick toward a golden deity pair. The central murtis are gilded figures seated on a dais, one wearing an orange and green turban with a trident, the other with a tall crown, red garlands and pink-and-white draped cloth. A large purple and gold altar cloth, marigold and red flower garlands, a brass bell and brass lamps surround the arch, with a red curtain behind. The scene shows puja in progress. The priest is not identifiable as a person from this image.2013-01-25A photograph inside a shrine of an ornate gold-framed niche with a red curtain behind two deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figures wear jeweled crowns, pearl and bead necklaces and bright garlands of yellow and red flowers. In the centre stands a golden kalasha with a green and red garland, and a small orange-clad figure with flower garlands sits in front. A seated man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits at left, performing puja with a lamp and offerings. Brass oil lamps and bronze lamp stands line both sides, with a smaller garlanded deity murti at right. The scene reflects temple puja and aarti.2010-07-13January 1st 2013A photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine. Three priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand at the shrine, raising oil lamps and a bell in ritual arati. Behind them a deity murti pair is seated under a gold arch with red drapery, garlanded with marigold and yellow flower strands, with brass lamps and a kalasha arranged before it. Two devotees in white sit at the lower left near the steps.2010-07-13