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March 25 20182018-03-25A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands on a red carpet before an ornate golden shrine, holding a small brass vessel in one hand while facing a garlanded deity murti in a golden arched niche draped with orange cloth. Yellow and white flower garlands hang around the deity figures. To the left, a golden throne with a canopy and lion-shaped supports holds a white statue of a seated figure adorned with pink and red beads, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. Red velvet curtains hang behind.2015-11-19A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a temple-style stage with red velvet curtains. On the left, a priest in orange dhoti stands bare-chested, holding a lamp aloft toward a gold-framed deity murti with a crown and bejewelled garments, set on a green cloth. On the right, a large throne is draped in red, yellow and multicolour marigold garlands, with a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads, hands folded in namaste and a face covered by a veil. Silver lion figures flank the throne, and a golden standing figure stands between the two. A visible logo appears in the top left corner.2017-11-26November 19 20152015-11-19A photograph of a golden shrine arch framing a deity murti group of Rama with Sita and Lakshmana, adorned with yellow, green and red garlands and gold jewellery, seated on a red brocade cloth before a golden Hanuman figure kneeling in front. On the right, a man with a shaved head and bare upper torso wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala on his arm and white marks on his shoulders, holding a silver aarti lamp toward the deities. An air conditioner and window are visible in the background. One physical person is present.2018-03-25Photograph of a temple-style stage set with a deep maroon curtain backdrop. On the left, a gilded throne with a golden canopy, lion armrests and a tiger-skin cushion holds a pink-toned seated figure in a rudraksha mala, shown as a printed or painted depiction. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, faces the stage. On the right, a gold arch frames a decorated deity murti of a seated figure and companions garlanded with yellow and white flower strands, set before an orange and green cloth. Brass lamps flank the throne.2015-11-19A photo of a temple-style stage with a red velvet backdrop. On the left, an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and lion armrests holds an empty seat draped with a tiger skin, with a pink portrait figure seated on it. On the right, a golden palanquin-like shrine is decorated with yellow and white garlands and holds two deity murtis. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body, with sacred markings, holds an oil lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and the stage is covered in red carpet.2015-11-19A photograph of a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-shouldered and shaved-headed, offering a lamp before a richly decorated deity murti group on a gold arched throne. The central deity wears a jewelled crown and gold ornaments; flanking figures are decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers and red-and-white strings. A green and gold cloth covers the throne base. The priest is performing aarti or abhishekam in a hall with dark red curtains. Only the priest is a physical person here; the deities are statues.2015-11-19January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesOctober 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copies