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December 26 2013

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May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photo at a shrine decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. A man with long hair tied back and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a gold-and-bead necklace, stands with hands folded and faces an altar. Beside him a bald priest in bare upper body holds up a lit oil lamp toward the altar. Two metal deity murtis stand in garlands behind a silver pedestal, with a kalasha, flower trays and a brass vessel on a cloth-covered table. Two other people stand at the left edge.2013-12-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJune 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesMay 24 20182018-05-24June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment sits on a red tiger-striped throne with golden lion-head armrests, raising one hand in blessing. He wears a rust-coloured turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand red and white flower garland, a gold necklace, and gold armlets. The throne back is framed by a heart-shaped arrangement of yellow, red, and white flowers with green leaves, set against deep maroon drapes. a person appearance is identified by the turban, swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial garlands on a throne, so this is a candidate rather than a certain identification.2013-12-26Ceremonial photo at a temple-like hall. On the left, a man with long dark hair, wearing a white and pink flower garland and orange cloth, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. In the centre, an older bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a white and pink garland and rudraksha mala, raises a silver lamp with a flame toward the seated figure. On the right, a golden ornate seated figure under an orange canopy, adorned with garlands and beads, sits on a throne-like seat beside a golden deity murti. Oil lamp and abhishekam-style ritual scene with orange and saffron tones.2012-04-27May 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA temple puja in progress before a richly decorated shrine with deity murtis draped in red, orange and yellow flower garlands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-ochre robe sits at the front, extending his right arm and holding a ritual implement over offerings. Beside him, another person in an orange cloth sits with hands folded in prayer, and others in white dhotis sit on the floor. Brass bowls, a silver plate, and stacked yellow sweets sit on a low table. Behind them, golden figures and a painted gate-guardian figure with a club frame the altar.2013-05-17