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June 06 2010

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A temple-style shrine pavilion with grey stone pillars, red-orange curtains and a gold-framed arch holding a golden deity murti of a seated couple with a red crown, garlands and a red cloth backdrop. In front, a framed printed portrait labelled with a name shows a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in a red chair garlanded with marigolds. Two men in white dhoti and yellow shawls sit on the orange floor cloth at left performing a puja. Brass lamps stand around, and a tray of coconuts, fruits and betel-like offerings sits on the cloth. Dozens of small brass oil lamps and dishes are arranged in rows across the front. Three to four people are visible.2010-06-06A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone pavilion and carved pillars. Two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths sit on an orange cloth at left, one holding a ritual implement and the other tending a fire pit with offerings, sticks and fruit. Behind them stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, set on a red and gold throne draped with marigold and rose garlands. Above, a deity pair in red and gold is seated on a raised platform with lamps on either side, and a row of small brass dishes holding herbs and grains lies in the foreground. The scene shows a puja in progress with no visible crowd.2010-06-07A temple shrine in an open-air pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Inside, a gilded arch frames a deity murti pair, with a red backdrop and garlands of marigold. In front, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a long mala sits on a red chair draped with flower garlands. A standing priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit flame over a fire pit, while a seated assistant in white with a yellow shawl sits beside him. Brass lamps, a kalasha and fruit plates with offerings sit on the floor in front, indicating puja and aarti. Two people are visible.2010-06-06A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13September 22 20092009-09-22A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja at an outdoor pavilion with grey stone pillars and red curtains. Two priests in white dhotis and yellow-gold shawls sit on the ground in front of the shrine; the one in the centre speaks into a microphone and tends a small fire, while the other sits to the left with offering trays. Behind them stands a deity murti with an arched backdrop of marigold garlands, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits on a red-draped platform, garlanded in yellow flowers. Rows of brass oil lamps, metal bowls, fruit and red-orange offerings are laid on the floor in front, and a woman in a saffron sari stands at the right edge. Sunlight and greenery frame the background.2009-12-29A photo of a stone shrine under a red-draped canopy set outdoors among trees, decorated with hanging green coconuts and mango leaves. Inside the arched golden niche stand deity murtis of a goddess with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by a consort, with garlands of marigold. In front, a seated priest in orange robes with a shaved head sits with hands folded in prayer before a decorated kalasha-like offering stand and brass oil lamps. A second person in white clothes and a yellow shawl sits at the left edge. Brass lamps, plates of fruit and sweets, and trays of offerings fill the foreground.A temple shrine with a stone deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati with a crown and garlands, framed by grey stone pillars and red curtains. In front, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red chair with a golden frame, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes and a head wrap sits at lower left, performing a puja with a bell and lamp, with brass vessels and offerings arranged on the floor. Two other partially visible people in yellow garments are at the edges.2009-12-28June 06 20102010-06-06June 06 20102010-06-06December 05 20092009-12-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine under a red-pillared canopy with orange curtains, where a priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl performs a puja before a deity murti of a seated goddess with a crown and a second standing figure in a turquoise and red sari, both garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. In front of the shrine sits a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes with rudraksha beads, surrounded by marigold garlands, on a red cushioned seat, with a brass lamp and offering plates on a mat. Three devotees sit with their backs to the camera watching the ritual, and a woman in pink stands at the left edge. Colourful striped banners hang on the pillars.2009-12-29