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April 12 2013

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Inside a brightly painted temple shrine, a golden ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth stands in the central niche, holding a framed portrait of a saffron-clad seated man with a rudraksha mala. Two priests in orange-saffron robes attend the throne, one adjusting items at its base, and in the foreground a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti and shawl faces the shrine beside a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames. Flanking the niche are large painted guardian figures with gold ornaments and raised clubs, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor. A visible ritual puja setting is shown, with the framed portrait a printed picture rather than a physical person.2013-04-12May 03 20132013-05-03Inside a temple shrine painted in blue, pink and green, two large guardian figures with moustaches, golden crowns and gold armour stand on either side holding maces. At centre sits a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, with a framed portrait on the wall behind it showing a figure in orange robes and a mala seated outdoors. Several devotees in orange and red garments perform puja with oil lamps and offerings in front of the throne, while a shaven-headed priest in orange in the left foreground holds a lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and the polished floor reflects the scene.2013-05-01May 02 20132013-05-02April 13 20132013-04-13A temple shrine interior with painted blue walls, pink and green bands, and colourful sculpted guardian figures flanking the doorway. Inside, a large framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-motif cloth, with hanging brass lamps above. A priest in orange cloth in the foreground holds up a tiered brass lamp toward the shrine. Several women in orange saris and a man in white dhoti sit in front of the throne, one arranging items on a golden tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the floor reflects the scene.2013-05-01A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07May 01 20132013-05-01April 13 20132013-04-13Inside a brightly painted temple shrine, a large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, seated with one hand raised in blessing and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a white tiger-striped cloth. Two fierce painted guardian figures with raised weapons flank the doorway. Several women in orange and red saris sit cross-legged before the throne, one with long braided hair, while in the foreground a pair of hands holds up a lit multi-tiered oil lamp. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side. The throne and portrait are a depiction, not a person physically present.2013-04-13A photograph of a temple shrine hall with a gold-framed portrait of a man with a saffron turban and orange robe displayed on an ornate golden throne-style altar, flanked by two tall painted multi-armed deity murti figures holding ritual items, in red and green garments with gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on the glossy floor. A seated priest in red-orange dhoti and shawl, with bare chest and rudraksha, performs a puja at a small offering tray, while several devotees in saffron robes sit in front of the altar. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and the seated saffron-clad devotees are the only physical people present.2013-07-29A shrine room with painted pink, green and blue columns frames a gold throne draped with a tiger skin. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, a printed image rather than a living person. Two painted standing deity murtis flank the throne, one on each side, each with multiple arms and gold ornaments. In the foreground, a bald priest with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth stands at left, holding a tiered brass lamp stand with many flames. Seated devotees in orange garments sit near the throne, and oil lamps line both sides of the shrine floor. This is a puja or aarti at the shrine.2013-07-20