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A temple shrine scene with a gilded arched niche holding a deity murti, two figures with crowns and red garlands flanking a golden peetha. In front, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised orange cushioned platform, feet visible, while several people in white dhotis and white clothes bend forward in reverence, one holding out a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a patterned peach sari bows beside them, and another woman in white stands at right. Brass oil lamps line the sides and stone pillars frame the space with orange drapery and garlands hanging from the shrine.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche holding a deity murti with a crown and garlands of marigolds and red flowers, flanked by ornate gold lamp stands and oil lamps. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange cloth. Several people in white dhotis and white saris stand around; a man in white with grey hair bends low to touch the seated figure's feet, while another man in white and a bald man in an orange shawl stand nearby. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the right.2010-07-13June 12 20102010-06-12August 05 20102010-08-05Night-time ritual photo inside a temple shrine with gilded arches and a golden deity murti at the back, flanked by two standing deity figures in green-backed niches, one with a crown and trident. A seated figure in a deep maroon robe, crimson turban and layered gold necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne, a rudraksha-style mala visible at the chest, with devotees gathered around in orange robes, white dhotis and shawls. Several devotees with long hair, some bare-chested, hold up hands in namaskar and receive attention in front of the throne, while others in white and orange stand close. Garlands of flowers hang from the deity figures and the throne, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sits at the centre. Red curtains and a wire fence frame the scene.2017-09-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cushioned seat before an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with his hand on the seated figure's shoulder, while a man in a striped shirt kneels at the feet, and a young man in white kneels at the seat's edge. Orange-robed attendants stand at left and right, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera at right. Golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with a deity image above the shrine. The wording on the photo's copyright line is not included here.2010-07-07Night ritual scene in a temple hall before a shrine with gilded arch and deity murti: a central deity figure with raised hand and trident, flanked by two standing figures draped in garlands. A seated man in a deep maroon robe, gold necklaces and a maroon turban sits on a gold throne at the centre, with a fan-like ceremonial instrument near him. Around him devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, some bare-chested, stand with hands folded or raised in prayer, and a woman in a white saree with gold border holds a pooja item; a clear sheet covers the scene edge. Lit by overhead lamps, with gold curtains and a metal mesh fence behind. Several garlands and a kalasha-style offering appear near the throne.2017-09-05July 21 20102010-07-21July 11 20102010-07-11A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold throne in a temple-style pavilion with carved stone pillars and orange drapes. Behind him is a deity murti with a red-and-gold crown and garlands, flanked by ornate gold lamp stands. Around him stand a bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl, a man in a checked shirt, and two women: one in white with a yellow shawl and one in cream saree, while a cameraman films at right. a person is seated centrally; his appearance cues are the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate throne. Greenery is visible through the pavilion opening.2010-08-05A photograph of a temple ritual before a shrine with golden deity murtis, including a central Shiva-Parvati image with garlands, flanked by two standing deity statues in green-backed niches and a red curtain. In front, a seated figure in a deep maroon robe, a red turban, and a long beaded mala sits on a golden throne with ornate lotus-petal base, with a garland draped across his lap. Around him several devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls stand, some holding offerings, while others in white and orange saris stand at the right, all clustered closely around the throne. The setting is an outdoor temple at night.2017-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20162016-09-18July 07 20092009-07-07