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November 29 20202020-11-29July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple stage with golden thrones decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and multicoloured canopies. Three deity murtis sit on the thrones: a small figure on the left, a central figure with a golden lion-mount and a red-and-gold canopy, and a figure on the right in blue and pink garments. Stone lion figures flank the centre. In the middle foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits with palms pressed together in prayer, a red mala around his neck. On the left a young attendant in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp for aarti. Red velvet drapes hang behind, and rose petals are scattered on the stage.2017-12-01November 29 20202020-11-29Photograph of a temple shrine during Bharani Deepam celebrations, with gold-coloured deity murtis of a central goddess and two attendant figures under a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and white. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and white sacred markings stands at left, holding a tray or plate toward the central murti. Brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine on both sides, and the scene is lit warmly against a golden backdrop.2020-11-29A ceremonial wedding ritual on a stage before gold-framed thrones decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Two richly dressed deity murti, one in green and one in red and gold, sit on the central golden throne. A man in white turban and white garland sits cross-legged before a fire pit with stacked yellow blocks and brass bowls of offerings. To the right, a man in pink dhoti and orange turban with a garland sits cross-legged. Two priests in orange and saffron robes and turbans sit at left, one tending a brass vessel, and smoke rises across the stage.2015-04-30October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage at a Navaratri-style Devi alankara darshan. On the left, a man seated on an ornate golden-and-jewelled throne with a heart-shaped back wears a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a white garland and gold neck ornaments, and speaks into a microphone on a stand; he is a person by his turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial adornments. On the right, a large deity murti of Devi, adorned with gold jewellery, a crown and white and red garlands, sits under an orange-draped canopy with a lit chandelier, flanked by two smaller garlanded figures. Brass kalasha-style lamps and bowls are arranged in front, with a small flame at the right edge. Maroon curtains form the backdrop.2016-10-11May 23 20152015-05-23A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne at a temple-style ceremony. He wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange shawl, and multiple strands of beads and gold necklaces. Beside him, several deity murti are dressed in gold crowns and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers, with a green curtain behind them. Gold kalasha-style finials, a decorated peetha and a fan are visible in front; a colourful temple gopuram painting appears in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure on the golden throne, identified by the turban, saffron attire, and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-05-23October 11 20162016-10-11March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copies