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November 21 20152015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, standing at left and raising a lit multi-wick lamp toward a deity murti on a golden peetha. The murti, dressed in orange silk, is decorated with yellow and red-and-white marigold garlands and a pink-and-yellow floral crown, and is flanked by smaller figures also adorned with garlands. Gold lamp stands, a golden lion-shaped pedestal and a dark curtain frame the stage. Only one physical person is visible.2015-11-18October 02 20162016-10-02November 26 20172017-11-26A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall. Two life-size deity murtis seated side by side on a green silk-covered seat are heavily garlanded with white, red, orange and yellow flower strands; one murti wears a crown and a gold necklace. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, white tilak markings and a rudraksha mala stands at right in a rust-red and gold dhoti and shawl, holding a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the figures. A brass lamp stands at lower left and a window is behind him. Only one physical person is visible.2014-11-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark maroon curtain. A bald priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large golden throne-like seat. Seated on the throne are two deity murtis draped in orange cloth and decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with pink and red floral crowns. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and a golden lion figure sits at left. Watermarked archive photo of an event described as a satsang; the priest and deity murtis are visible.2015-11-18A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and blue-and-white beaded floral festoons, with a gold crown and gold necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, all draped with garlands. Golden lions or animal figures sit at the base. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit five-tier oil lamp aloft in aarti. Brass oil lamps and a shimmering gold-and-maroon backdrop frame the scene.2016-10-04October 05 20162016-10-05A photograph of a ritual before an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a gold crown and gold jewellery, with a second smaller murti beside it, both encircled by layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A bare-chested priest in an orange and saffron cloth stands at right, lifting a silver lamp with a lit flame toward the central deity, indicating aarti. A green cloth covers the base and a lavender curtain hangs behind.2015-01-06Photograph of a puja before two deity murti seated side by side on a turquoise-draped platform, heavily decorated with red, yellow, white and green flower garlands and gold crowns. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms raises a silver multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. A small brass lamp stands at the lower left.2014-11-11November 24 20172017-11-24