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November 21 2015

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A photograph of a temple worship scene before a gold-framed altar draped with layered garlands in orange, purple, red, white and yellow. Two metal deity murtis stand at the centre, one crowned with a tall gold crown and the other with a smaller crown, both adorned with garlands. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and bare-chested with a sacred thread is raising a lit oil lamp toward the murtis with his right arm, while a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a red and white garland stands at left with hands folded in anjali. A red cloth is draped over the altar, and the background is deep maroon curtains.2015-01-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark maroon curtain. A bald priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large golden throne-like seat. Seated on the throne are two deity murtis draped in orange cloth and decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with pink and red floral crowns. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and a golden lion figure sits at left. Watermarked archive photo of an event described as a satsang; the priest and deity murtis are visible.2015-11-18A photograph of a ceremonial puja before two gold-coloured deity murti seated on a decorated throne-like altar. The central figure wears a golden crown and ornate gold jewellery, and the second figure also wears a tall gold crown. Both are heavily garlanded with layered flower garlands in orange, red, purple, white and yellow, with a draped pink and gold cloth behind them. In the foreground, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and saffron-yellow cloth raises his arm to hold a lit oil lamp or flame toward the deities, while a second man in white ritual clothes with a light turban and a red-and-white flower garland stands at left with hands folded. Ornate gold framing and a dark red curtain form the backdrop.2015-01-09A decorated deity murti is seated on a gold-framed throne adorned with white and multicolored flower garlands, a golden crown and a shimmering blue-and-white embroidered cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on an orange-gold cloth in front. On the right, a man in orange dhoti and a bare upper body with long braided hair raises a lit oil lamp in aarti. A red curtain forms the backdrop and an ornate golden umbrella hangs above the altar.2016-10-10November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a temple puja before a richly decorated deity murti set in a golden shrine. Large garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and green flowers drape the central figures and the arch. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border holds a lit lamp toward the central murti, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Beside her, a man in a red-orange turban and matching cloth stands with hands together. On the left edge, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands near the lamp. A second deity figure stands to the right, also garlanded, with ornate jewellery and a decorated headdress. The scene suggests an aarti before the murti.2014-12-05A photograph of a dimly lit shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Central figures are deity murtis: a standing figure with a crown and a seated figure with a gold crown and red garments, with a gold shivalinga in front. A bald priest in an orange-saffron cloth stands at the left of the shrine, facing the deities with his hands joined. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the central lingam, and small offerings lie on the platform. The arched frame behind is covered in red, purple and yellow flower garlands.2015-11-18February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess stands on an orange-draped altar, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms, a jeweled crown, gold ornaments and a red and gold sari. A man in an orange dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti during aarti. Brass oil lamps and small offering bowls sit on the floor in front, and an ornate gold arch frames the altar. Background shows a white wall and a faint silhouette portrait.2016-10-10February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05June 30 20142014-06-30