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August 09 20102010-08-09Photograph of a temple shrine with a red-faced deity murti framed by a golden arched backdrop and a blue cloth behind it. The deity is heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower garlands and marigolds, with a large red-and-gold throne base below. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right beside a brass oil lamp, his face turned toward the shrine. A smaller garlanded figure and a gold-topped canopy appear at lower left.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09July 02 20152015-07-02A priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a red-bordered edge stands at left, bending forward to adorn a red-faced deity murti in a shrine. The murti is framed by layered garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and green leaves, with a green bead mala draped across it. Red and pink flowers and purple decorative bundles surround the niche. In front, a framed picture shows a red-faced deity, and a carved red wooden lion-face stand, coconuts, bananas and brass kalasha vessels are set out as offerings. The lower left shows a shrine decoration with a tilak-style mark on the priest's forehead area. No a person candidate is visible.2010-08-09May 04 20152015-05-04A temple doorway framed by a gold-studded red stone arch opens onto a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigold, yellow and white flowers. Behind the garlands hangs a blue cloth, and a large red carved deity face with a crown-like headdress sits at the centre, with another red mask-like face above it. A priest in white dhoti and an upper cloth with a red border stands at the left of the doorway holding a small lamp or vessel toward the shrine. In the lower right, a seated person in orange robes is visible with a shaved head, partly cropped at the edge. Offerings on a brass tray include coconut halves, bananas and sweets, with brass pots nearby and a framed picture beside the shrine. Oil lamps and a bell are placed near the offerings.2010-08-09July 22 20102010-07-22A photograph of a decorated open-sided shrine with a wooden ceiling and red curtains, framed by tall garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Inside, a deity murti flanked by a female figure with a crown stands on a platform. In front, a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a white and red garland and gold necklace raises one hand in greeting. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha with flowers sit on the white-draped platform. a person: the standing man wears a white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and garland; his long dark hair and saffron-free ceremonial adornments are consistent with the candidate, though the appearance is only partially distinctive, so this is an unsure in-person candidate.2011-01-01 +1 copiesApril 30 20132013-04-30July 02 20152015-07-02Photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with red and white garlands framing an arched niche. A deity murti stands centrally, adorned with gold jewellery, a crown and a trident-like staff, set against dark drapery. A small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base of the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground a single person in white clothing, with long hair tied back, stands with their back to the camera facing the shrine, apparently in worship.