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November 27 20112011-11-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a gold lion-shaped throne, draped in red, yellow, pink and purple flower garlands and a red silk garment, holding a trident. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged at left, reading from an open book. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, flower plates and a kalasha-like vessel are arranged on a cloth in front. An orange curtain hangs at left, and gold-framed figures stand in an arched niche behind.2011-11-27Photograph of a temple shrine with a decorated deity murti in a red silk sari-like dress, holding a trident, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, standing above a gilded lion-shaped vahana on a wooden platform. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on the floor at lower left, back partly turned, facing the shrine and holding a rudraksha mala. Brass pots, bowls with flowers, and a plate of offerings sit on a white cloth at the bottom right. Gold-embossed arch and orange curtain frame the scene.2011-12-10 +1 copiesApril 01 20122012-04-01 +1 copiesApril 01 20122012-04-01 +1 copiesNovember 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesNovember 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged on the left, eyes closed, palms pressed together in prayer, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him are brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, fruit, flowers and an open book. Behind him stand tall brass oil lamps and a red curtain. On the right, a pair of decorated deity murti sit on a gold peetha, one in an orange and gold headdress with a crown and jewelled necklace, the other in white and gold with ornate jewellery; both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. A small orange-clad figure with a garland sits at the base of the peetha.2010-07-13December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a night-time puja at an outdoor shrine. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and white-and-sandal markings on his forehead and arms, sits cross-legged on a mat at left, facing a golden shrine. The shrine holds a deity murti dressed in a red sari and red-and-gold adornments, with a crown, layered necklaces and flower garlands, seated on a purple cloth before a golden gilded arch and gold-carved pedestal. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on a pole beside it. In the foreground are a brass kalasha, a brass oil lamp, a bowl of marigold petals, banana, coconut and fruit on an orange cloth, and a small offering tray. Steps with red-and-white painted walls rise behind. No swami is visibly seated in the scene; the seated figure is a priest.2013-12-15April 01 20122012-04-01 +1 copiesDecember 26 20122012-12-26