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A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with gold borders stands at left, back to the camera, holding a brass oil lamp at a plain orange podium. Ahead, a gold-framed arched shrine with deity murtis of two standing figures in silver ornaments and red garlands, one holding a trident-like staff, against a yellow-gold drape and red and navy swags. At right, a gold throne with a small golden umbrella holds a seated figure in orange clothing with a red-and-white garland. In front, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes on a gold-framed stand. Black monitors sit at right on a white-draped table, and the floor is green carpet.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth with gold-edged borders stands at left, back partly to camera, holding a tiered brass oil lamp (aarti) in front of a shrine. Behind an orange counter, a gold-framed deity murti pair stands beneath a gold arch against gold and red drapery; a second gold throne holds a seated figure draped in red and garlands. A framed portrait of a seated figure in orange sits on a red-cushioned gold stand in front. Gold umbrella, flags, speakers and a green floor complete the tent-like shrine.2013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11A bald priest in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange dhoti stands at left, holding a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with several lit flames as an aarti offering. Behind him, a camera operator on a tripod films the scene. In the centre, a golden deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on an ornate gold peetha, flanked by framed portraits and a golden throne-like seat at right. The red and blue draped tent is decorated with a tall kalasha-like pillar, golden ornaments and a small seated figure in front of the altar. A person in saffron sits partly visible at lower centre during the puja.2013-02-07A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with gold-trimmed edges, raises a lit silver aarti lamp with his right arm toward a shrine in a red and blue draped tent. On the shrine, a gold-framed deity murti with a crown and jewelled garlands sits beside a framed photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure on a gold throne. On the right, a figure in saffron clothes with rudraksha beads and flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a parasol above. Two black monitors and a wooden table sit on a green floor mat.2013-02-11A photo of a ceremony in a red and gold tented shrine. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-red robe with a gold border stands with his back to the camera, holding a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with several lit flames. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes, a red head covering and a flower garland sits on a gold-framed throne in front of a deity murti and a gold arched backdrop. The murti shows two figures, one wearing a crown and holding a trident-like staff and a mace, with garlands. A framed photograph with a garland sits to the left, and an offering tray with flowers is on a low table. A seated attendant in white watches nearby.2013-02-07A photograph inside a red and gold tented shrine hung with dark purple drapes. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl raises a lit multi-tiered brass lamp in aarti. Behind him, a seated figure in orange robes with a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushioning, flanked by offerings and a small framed portrait. Above, a golden arched frame holds a deity murti with a crown and a standing figure beside it, both adorned with garlands. Small devotees in orange sit at the front near a gold stand with flowers, and a sound system stands at the right.2013-02-07 +1 copiesInside a red and orange tent with golden thrones, a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes and white body markings stands at right holding a lit lamp (aarti) toward a golden throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron with a long garland and beaded necklaces. To the left, a large golden-framed shrine holds deity murtis with crowns and trident-like staffs, and a seated figure in saffron with an orange turban and garlands sits before it. Golden umbrellas, trident staffs and a kalasha-style decoration are present, with a television screen and seated attendees at lower left.2013-02-09A photograph inside a red and gold draped tent-like shrine. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with white horizontal marks on his arm, holds up a silver lamp with a large flame in both hands as an aarti. Behind him, a figure wearing an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a white beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy, hands joined in greeting, with a trident beside the seat. A golden arched frame holds a deity murti with a crown and yellow cloth. Two women in orange and red sit to the right near the throne, and a seated figure in orange is visible on the far right. Two monitors appear in front of the throne.2013-02-07A photograph of a ritual inside a red and orange tented hall. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti with gold-bordered shawl, sandalwood marks and rudraksha mala, faces away from the camera while holding a lit camphor aarti flame on a brass plate toward a golden throne. Seated on the ornate gold throne under a gold parasol is a figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a white beaded necklace and a gold chain, hands joined in greeting; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Behind the throne stands a gold-framed deity murti with a trident-like staff nearby, and to the right a seated woman in orange with a flower garland. Two small girls in orange kneel at the lower edge beside black monitors, and a framed photo hangs at left.2013-02-07February 10 20132013-02-10February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph inside a decorated temple-style hall with red and gold drapery. On the left, two deity murtis, a male figure in a red turban holding a trident and a female figure with a crown, both garlanded with red and white flowers and wearing gold jewellery, sit before a yellow backdrop. In the centre, a seated person in orange robes and a red headpiece, garlanded with red flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion beneath a gold parasol. In front of the throne is a framed portrait of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A shaved-headed priest in red-orange cloth with a bare chest and armbands holds a flaming lamp and a bell-like vessel at the right, near a trident. The priest appears to be performing an aarti.2013-02-11