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September 29 20042004-09-29A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a bamboo ceiling and oil lamps hanging from above. A standing figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange turban holds a brass bell in one hand and reaches toward a tiered brass lamp with a flame, performing aarti before an ornate dark metal arch framed by white and red flower garlands and a red-clad deity murti. Brass lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, flower-filled plates and a bunch of bananas sit on a red and white painted altar. A man in white clothing stands at the left edge, partly visible. Tie-in: this is an aarti offering with lamps and bell.2003-01-01A puja in a temple hall. A standing priest in saffron robes and an orange turban, bare-shouldered with a shawl draped over one shoulder, reaches over a brass tray with a lamp and small bowls on a white cloth. Beside him a bronze sculpture of a seated figure in an orange cloth wears a white and orange garland and a beaded necklace. Behind them a large deity murti stands in a wreath of marigold and yellow, red and white flower garlands, with a brass lamp stand in the foreground and hanging lamps above. A cameraman stands at the left edge and a green cloth hangs on the back wall.2004-06-12March 02 20112011-03-02Photograph inside a shrine room in front of a deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing form wrapped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with white jasmine and marigold strands. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a tiered brass lamp with many lit oil lamps. A saffron-robed priest with an orange turban stands at right beside a stainless steel vessel and brass lamp stand, working at an offering table with bananas, mango-like fruit, flowers and a small brass dish. Green curtain backdrop and rose petals on the table. +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a paduka puja. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a white garland over his shoulder, holds a ritual lamp with a flame and a bell in his hand while standing at a blue-draped altar. On the altar sit brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, bowls and a silver-toned vessel. Beside him a seated figure in orange robes and a white turban wears a garland of white and red flowers and a gold necklace. Behind them a large deity murti is draped in colourful garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Two men in white shirts stand at left and centre taking photographs, and a green cloth hangs on the wall. Wooden lattice screens line the walls and hanging brass lamps hang from the ceiling.2004-06-12August 18 20172017-08-18A photograph inside a thatched-roof shrine with bamboo walls and a deity murti garlanded with red flowers on the left. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban lifts a lit oil lamp toward the ceiling, while another figure in a white dhoti and shirt stands at the left with a bald head, facing the altar. An altar table below holds brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and lamps, and oil lamps hang from the ceiling. A cameraman in a dark shirt stands at the right. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in saffron robes and turban, identified by the saffron-and-turban cues and the presentation.A photograph of a temple shrine with a thatched bamboo roof and white walls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban performs worship at a low yellow platform decorated with flowers, a brass oil lamp and small offering dishes. Behind him stands a dark bronze Nataraja-style dancing deity murti, draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with green, red and white flower strands. Two men in white clothes stand at left, one with a beard and a red-striped shawl, watching the ritual. Hanging brass lamps and a green curtain are visible overhead and to the side.2003-01-012003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01A photograph of a ritual in a temple-like hall. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap stands behind a raised platform holding a burning flame, with a curved brass ladle or implement in one hand. A bright orange flame rises from his hands. On the platform are fruit offerings including bananas, an apple and a red-and-white garland, plus potted plants with pink flowers and a brass oil lamp. Behind him a deity murti in orange cloth and a white flower garland stands beside a dark stone pillar. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Smoke drifts through the room.2003-07-13 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange robe and a gold-bead necklace holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with several lit flames at dusk. A golden trident stands at the left edge. Behind him a few people in white and blue clothing stand near a cream-coloured ornate pillar with carved details. A second person's hands also reach toward the lamp. a person: the saffron robe, gold necklace and ceremonial lamp offering are cues of a senior sannyasi presenting aarti.2010-09-24