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A photograph of a temple shrine scene. On the left, a deity murti is adorned with a thick garland of red, yellow, green and pink flowers and a gold crown, seated before a magenta and gold draped backdrop. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and tilak, bends forward and holds a leash attached to a small black-and-tan puppy standing before a brass yellow-rimmed puja tray. Behind him sits a second figure in white and pink cloth. Another deity murti with orange headpiece and garland stands in a gold arch with green backdrop at upper right.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship in a gold-framed shrine with a green silk backdrop. The murti wears a white flower garland with red flower accents, a jeweled necklace with a blue stone, an orange turban, and sits on a magenta gold-bordered silk cloth. A man in orange robes bends forward, holding a string of white beads, and a black-and-tan dog stands at the base of the murti, sniffing the red flowers. A woman in white with gold bangles stands at the left edge. Fruit is placed on the cloth in front of the murti.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA black and tan dog on a chain leans its head toward the bare feet of a deity murti dressed in a white and gold garment with an ornate silver necklace and silver anklets, standing on a magenta satin cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses surround the figure. At the right edge, a person in an orange garment holds the dog's chain. No physical people are fully visible except the partial arm and torso of the handler.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ceremony inside a decorated hall. Two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand before a deity murti dressed in green and ornamented with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with magenta and green cloth. The man on the right, with a shaved head and an earring, bows forward with his palms pressed together in namaskar. The man on the left, with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, stands with his hand over his chest. A second throne behind them is also heavily garlanded with red and yellow flowers, and a painted backdrop of a colourful deity figure is visible in the background.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a purple and white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, holds a tray and stands beside a richly decorated shrine. Behind him a large golden deity murti with a red turban and layered jewelled necklaces raises a hand and holds a trident, flanked by a second deity figure in red and gold. In front, a golden kalasha-shaped vessel and a small white statue in red robes sit amid marigolds, purple and red flower garlands, and brass pots and lamps. The arch behind is gilded.2008-12-31April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09