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November 29 20132013-11-29 +10 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine interior. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit oil lamp aarti. Two standing golden-orange deity murtis with multiple arms flank the central altar. At the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger skin. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on both sides, and a few other devotees in saffron robes kneel nearby.2013-11-29 +3 copiesJune 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesDecember 02 20132013-12-02November 28 20132013-11-28 +1 copiesA golden throne in a temple shrine holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man seated with one hand raised, set against a tree backdrop. A gold parasol canopy and hanging bells hang above the seat, with a tiger-skin cushion on the throne base. Two painted standing deity murti flank the throne, one at left and one at right, each with multiple arms, crowns, gold jewellery and red or green cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and in the foreground a person in a brown-orange robe is seen from behind facing the shrine.2013-06-13A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07A shaved-headed man in saffron robes, seen from behind, holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp lit with flames in the left foreground of a richly painted temple hall with pink, green and blue columns. Beyond, a gold-framed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe sits atop an ornate gold throne. Two painted standing dvarapala figures with crowns, gold jewellery, green sashes and raised hands flank the doorway. Several seated figures in maroon-red robes sit in the inner shrine, and brass oil lamps stand along the right side on a polished marble floor. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering before a throne.2013-11-06October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesA shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck sits in the foreground, seen from behind, facing a shrine. Inside the shrine, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl sits atop an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. The portrait is a depiction on a framed print, not a physical person. Flanking the doorway are painted multi-armed deity murti figures, one holding a flaming lamp. Blurred oil lamps glow in the foreground and hanging bells and beaded strings decorate the shrine. Two seated figures in white and dark clothing appear in the background.2013-12-02October 24 20132013-10-24 +1 copies