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August 27 20142014-08-27August 27 20142014-08-27A temple-style hall with a red carpet and a gilded throne-like seat set in a dark shrine niche. A figure seated on the golden seat wears a red-brown turban-like headpiece, a deep red robe and a long beaded garland, with hands raised in blessing. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in a saffron-red shawl with gold border holds up a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps, facing the seated figure. Flanking the doorway are painted deity statues with four arms, orange skin and green sashes. Hanging brass bells, a tray of flowers and puja items sit at left. Several white-clad attendants are partially visible behind the priest.2014-11-20March 06 20132013-03-06A photograph of a temple-style shrine with painted blue, pink and green walls and a gilded throne backed by an ornate golden arch. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, which is draped with a zebra-striped cloth. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-red robe raises a tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit wicks. A woman in a white sari with a purple border kneels at the base of the throne with offerings, and another devotee sits nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the doorway and a red carpet lies on the floor. Based on the page, the seated figure on the throne may be a person, but the appearance cues are not clear enough to confirm it.2013-04-07May 19 20122012-05-19March 21 20132013-03-21February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of an ornate temple sanctum with blue and pink painted walls. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, sits on a gilded golden throne with red cushions, as a person in white dhoti and a saffron-clad figure attend nearby. A multi-tiered brass lamp with lit wicks is held in the foreground, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Flanking the doorway is a tall painted deity murti with multiple arms holding a mace and a trident-like weapon, wearing a gold waist cloth and necklace. Red and patterned prayer mats cover the marble floor. a person is the seated figure in saffron robes on the throne, appearance-based and unconfirmed.2013-02-18May 24 20172017-05-24April 04 20132013-04-04April 01 20132013-04-01 +2 copies