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April 14 2013

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A temple shrine with golden and floral decorations shows a deity image seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, draped in red, orange and multicoloured garlands. A robed man in brown and orange cloth, wearing a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace, stands at left scattering white flowers or petals toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a statue of a sage in orange with a rudraksha mala and folded hands sits in a garlanded niche at right.2013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14April 14 20132013-04-14A temple shrine with a seated golden deity murti draped in a red and yellow silk garment, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a crown, holding a staff. Beside it, a standing statue of a bare-chested figure with long dark hair, a leopard-print cloth, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, stands in a gold-framed niche with a green backdrop and garlands. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a rudraksha mala performs an aarti or puja with a lamp near the murti. Two saffron-robed men sit at the left, one with a rudraksha mala, with brass oil lamps, flower petals and offering plates on the floor. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a gold-decorated peetha with a white cloth.2013-04-14July 22 20132013-07-22A temple shrine lit at dusk with a large central deity murti decorated with a crown, heavy gold-and-jewel necklaces and garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. Flower garlands drape arches framing two smaller standing murtis on either side. In the foreground a woman in a maroon sari with gold border, wearing bangles and a red flower garland, bends forward with hands raised beside a brass vessel. Another brass lamp and a white-and-red flower garland rest on a wooden platform below. A seated figure in orange cloth sits at the right edge beside the altar.2014-11-26April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesEvening puja at a temple shrine. A woman in a red and maroon sari with gold border, wearing a red flower garland and gold bangles, holds a brass lamp with a flame and a bell-like vessel while performing aarti before a large seated deity murti draped in multicolour marigold and rose garlands. The murti wears gold ornaments and a crown. Smaller standing deity figures and a ceremonial palanquin with garlands flank the central figure, and a man in white stands at the left edge with a rudraksha mala. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and a white garland lies in front.2014-11-26A temple ritual before a richly decorated deity murti dressed in gold and red silk with a golden crown, surrounded by thick garlands of marigolds and red and yellow flowers. A man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl with a red turban and gold armlets stands at left, adorning a garland over a large bronze or brass figure, while another man in the background wears a rudraksha mala and holds an offering tray. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in the foreground beside a silver-toned lamp stand. The setting is a stone-walled temple hall with ornate carved gold trim.2016-12-14March 07 20162016-03-07A temple scene with a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown dhoti and upper cloth bending forward to adorn a deity murti with a tall, multicoloured garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The deity is a gold-coloured figure in a red and gold garment with a golden crown, decorated with flower garlands. A gold kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp stand in the foreground. A second attendant in reddish clothing with a bead necklace stands behind on the left, and a tray is visible. The man appears to be a priest or devotee performing an offering, with the garlands and lamp.2016-12-14December 23 20162016-12-23