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A photograph of an open-air temple shrine with carved stone pillars and an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. In front of the shrine stands an empty golden throne with a red velvet seat and cushions, flanked by gold-trimmed side tables and a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps, a tray of flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a small orange-robed statue sit on the shrine platform. Orange and white striped drapery and a red-and-orange canopy frame the scene, with trees behind. No people are visible.

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Empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions stands in front of a stone shrine in an open pavilion. Behind it, a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a red cloth backdrop is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Gold lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate of flowers and oil lamps sit on the altar platform. Two gold-trimmed wooden side boxes flank the throne, a microphone stand stands nearby, and orange curtains frame the open sides with greenery beyond. No people are visible.2010-10-05Photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an orange-and-white striped canopy. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti pair dressed in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, with brass lamps and flower offerings in front. In the foreground an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne stands empty beside two gold-trimmed wooden side tables. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl and a white and red flower garland, standing beside a microphone stand. The scene suggests a padapuja session with a throne set up for the guru.2010-10-05August 01 20102010-08-01August 10 20112011-08-10An empty ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushions stands in front of a shrine within an open-sided temple pavilion with orange curtains. Behind it, a gilded deity murti seated on a pedestal wears a red crown, red garlands and a yellow-and-red garment, holding ritual objects, with a white cloth draped below and a garland of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and carved stone pillars frame the shrine with niches of small sculptures. Two wooden offering stands holding fruit sit at the throne's sides. No people are visible.2010-08-06August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden ornate throne with red cushions placed in front of a granite-pillared sanctum. Behind the throne, a deity murti with a crown and ornaments is decorated with marigold garlands. Gold lamps stand on both sides, and small offering trays with fruit sit on the golden side tables. A single person in a saffron-orange robe stands at left, seen from behind, facing the shrine. The person's hair is dark and pulled back, and no distinctive a person cues are visible, so identity is uncertain. The outer walls are orange and white striped, with a saffron curtain hanging beside the pillars.2010-08-14A photograph of a shrine structure with a grey stone canopy supported by carved pillars, draped with orange curtains. Inside stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, dressed in a purple cloth, flanked by a second figure and garlanded with flowers. In front is a red velvet throne with gold trim and an orange cushion, with a small lit oil lamp on a tray at the lower left. A man in orange robes bows low with hands folded toward the shrine, while several people in light clothing stand at the right edge with hands joined in greeting. Flower petals are scattered on the stone platform.2010-06-12A stone shrine with carved granite pillars and a golden arched niche framing a red draped backdrop. Seated within is a deity murti pair in gold and ornate attire, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front stands a golden pedestal holding a small golden linga with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps on tall stands, brass bowls and a small blue figure seated at the base. Garlanded gold panels and a red and gold gate surround the scene; no people are visible.2010-10-07A temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion and orange curtains. Inside stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by a female figure in yellow and purple. In front is an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold-plated side panels, with brass lamps and silver plates of offerings on an orange and purple cloth. A person in orange robes kneels or bows at the right side of the throne, head down near the platform.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09August 05 20102010-08-05