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October 10 2016

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne-like canopy draped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a tall crown and gold jewellery, with an orange silk cloth spread below. In the foreground at right, a man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, a sacred thread and an orange dhoti, holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti during a puja. Brass lamps with flames stand on the altar.2016-10-10A photo of a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in white, red and yellow, seated on an orange cloth draped throne beneath a gold ornate arch. The murti holds a trident-like staff and wears a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand in front. On the right, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a lit lamp during aarti. A faint portrait stands in the background.2016-10-10October 11 20162016-10-11A 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.2016-10-10Photo 11697879 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of the goddess is seated on a red and gold throne beneath an ornate arch, heavily adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a large gold crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and rows of brass vessels with offerings are set on the red floor cloth in front. On the right, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a vibhuti mark on his forehead holds a brass aarti lamp, its flame lit, as part of worship. Two yellow and orange decorated banners flank the deity, and a microphone stand is visible at the lower left. This appears to be a puja or aarti in progress.2016-10-11Photo 11701400 +1 copiesPhoto 11697933Photo 11697920 +1 copiesOctober 14 20182018-10-14A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, seated on an ornate golden throne canopy draped in red and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of white flowers and red-and-white beads, a large jewelled necklace and a crown. Brass lamps and many small brass bowls of offerings sit in front. To the right, a standing figure in orange cloth with a bare upper body and a tall ornate ceremonial staff raises a lit lamp beside a fire pit with flames. Two yellow parasols with blue and red embroidery flank the throne. Studio lights illuminate the scene.2016-10-11November 22 20182018-11-22