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January 04 2015

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A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated shrine with a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a gold crown and ornate necklaces, the other with a crown and red and green garments, flanked by long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, orange and pink blooms. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border stands at left, bare-backed and long-haired, holding a lit flame toward the murtis. Another person in white ritual clothes stands at far left holding a tray. Marigold garlands hang across the altar in front of the murtis, and scattered petals lie on the floor. Red curtains frame the right side of the shrine.2007-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a red and blue garland and gold bangles holds a flaming lamp toward a richly decorated deity murti. Two seated golden deity figures are adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and a golden kalasha-style structure hangs with flowers before them. A small brass bell and a brass vessel sit on the floor. The priest appears to be performing aarti. The priest is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2015-01-04January 1st 2013December 23 20092009-12-23January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07January 04 20152015-01-04January 1st 2013December 05 20142014-12-05July 19 20162016-07-19