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July 23 20212021-07-23July 05 20202020-07-05A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined before his chest and a microphone stand in front of him. A small white cup sits on a side table beside the throne. To the right, a priest in orange dhoti and bare upper body stands before a golden deity murti with a silver face and garlands of white and yellow flowers, flanked by brass lamps, a trident and a bell. Offerings of leaves, fruit and oil lamps lie on a tray at the base of the deity. Colourful triangular banners with red and yellow patterns hang nearby, and a golden canopy with fringed tassels is overhead. A portrait of a deity with a golden crown and blue skin appears on the left wall.2016-10-31Temple ritual photograph in a shrine decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and golden lion and elephant figures. Central deity murti in red and gold garments with ornate crown and jewellery is adorned with flower garlands, flanked by two figures in orange and gold dress. A fire burns in a pit in front of brass kalashas and offering vessels with mango leaves. On the right, a man in orange robe, rudraksha bracelet and striped head covering holds a lit oil lamp aarti. The man's face is turned away from the camera, so his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2021-05-19July 05 20202020-07-05A decorated temple sanctuary with an elaborate golden shrine at its centre, featuring a deity murti seated on a gilded throne beneath an arched canopy and garlands of white flowers. Two golden lions flank a raised central platform, with brass lamps and ceremonial staffs around it. Red and orange cloth draped over steps holds cone-shaped white offerings. In the foreground a square fire pit with ash and a rangoli border suggests a homa setup. Bright red and gold hangings and lanterns fill the space. No people are visible in the scene.2020-03-26 +1 copiesA shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands on a raised stage before a gilded throne-like seat, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the scene. Behind a gold-framed alcove, a decorated deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers, with a pink cloth beneath. On the right, a gold-canopied throne with carved lion supports holds a seated figure wearing a red turban, pink garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, shown as a depiction on the throne. Maroon velvet drapes form the backdrop, with a tall brass lamp stand nearby.2015-11-16May 07 20172017-05-07May 07 20172017-05-07April 25 20202020-04-25A photograph inside a gilded temple-style hall decorated for a homa or fire ritual. A white square fire pit with a central opening sits in front of a golden throne flanked by two golden lions, and a deity murti is seated on a raised throne behind it. Colourful striped and woven mats cover the floor, with bananas, fruit, and flower offerings in the foreground. A single person in an orange cloth wrap sits cross-legged at the fire pit, seen from behind, with a shaved head and a sacred cord visible at the shoulder. Ornate golden pillars wrapped in multicoloured bands, hanging red and pink decorative umbrellas, and a brass ritual lamp and implements on a low table complete the scene.2020-03-26May 05 20172017-05-05