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October 07 2013

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Photograph inside a temple hall of a deity murti dressed in a purple and gold sari with red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a gilded lion-shaped throne and framed by a floral arch. A bald priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads around his neck, stands at left raising a silver multi-wick aarti lamp toward the deity. Pink satin draping covers the base, with colourful tassels and hanging lanterns above and a glass lectern at right.2013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-and-saffron dhoti-style garment, seen from behind, raising a silver aarti lamp with a lit flame toward a decorated deity murti seated on a golden lion-supported throne. The murti is dressed in a purple garment with silver ornaments and a crown, framed by a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Behind it are arched gold-painted panels, hanging colourful tassels and a dark drape. The priest wears a rudraksha-style mala and bangles; his face is not visible, so no identity is claimed.2013-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine where a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron cloth, seen from behind and kneeling at the lower left, faces a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, pearl necklaces and a crown, and sits on a gold lion-form throne with a maroon cushion. A gold standing figure stands to the right, a silver oil lamp is held near the bottom right, and a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the left. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the arch above. The priest appears to be performing puja or aarti; no identifiable person is shown.2013-10-07September 02 20132013-09-02September 02 20132013-09-02November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02November `4 2015 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a golden lion-throne, adorned with heavy garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a long beaded necklace, wearing a golden crown, set against a dark maroon curtain and a turquoise backdrop. A man with a shaved head, wearing an orange dhoti and orange shawl with white tilak and red-and-white markings on his arms, holds a lit multi-wick brass oil lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a white floor-standing air conditioner is visible behind the priest.2015-02-25