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September 01 20162016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01Photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a gilded throne-like peetha within an ornate gold-toned arched shrine flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a purple turban, gold ornaments and a purple cloth, and is framed by garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. In the foreground a priest stands at right, bare-chested, wearing an orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and wristbands, holding a bell and a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the shrine. Several brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit on the altar base against a deep red curtain backdrop.2016-09-01May 07 20172017-05-07December 23 20162016-12-23A shirtless priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands with his back to the camera, holding a small bell or lamp in one hand while reaching toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and an embellished face, set against a large semicircular arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands. Golden carved lions flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps burn on the sides. The priest's bare upper body and wet hair suggest an abhishekam or aarti in progress. The scene shows a temple puja in a decorated shrine.2016-08-28A photograph of a temple-style ritual setting with gold-toned ceremonial structures and tall brass lamps. On the left, a standing priest in a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a brown-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp in a flame-lit aarti gesture. On the right, a gilded deity murti or utsava image sits on a golden throne-like seat, adorned with a crown, layered gold jewellery, and heavy garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers, holding a trident-like staff. Gold ceremonial parasols with emblem medallions frame the scene, and a few people are visible in the background.2015-07-09A ritual scene before an ornate golden shrine framed by carved golden pillars with lion figures and a gilded canopy. A deity murti seated on a golden throne is draped with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and a purple cloth. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at right, holding a lit oil lamp aloft in his right hand and a bell in his left, with rudraksha beads on his chest and red armbands. Oil lamps stand on brass stands on the stage in front of the shrine, and a red carpet covers the platform. Dark red curtains form the backdrop. This is a puja or aarti in progress.2016-09-01October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesAugust 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30A gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine-like alcove flanked by carved gold lion pillars, draped in garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. The figure wears a purple turban, a gold-embroidered purple garment and gold ornaments. A large golden kalasha-style vessel with a gold dish sits in front, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Small brass oil lamps and offering cups stand on the lower platform, with deep maroon curtains behind. No people are visible.2016-09-01