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A temple-style hall with two large painted dvarapala guardian statues, each with multiple arms holding tridents and maces, flanking a dark doorway. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange-brown robe, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, his hands raised in blessing. In front of him a bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl offers a flame from a brass lamp, while a woman in a red blouse and orange sari sits on a mat playing a small instrument. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne. a person figure is seated on the throne, presiding over the puja.

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January 19 20132013-01-19A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a colourful temple wall painted with two large guardian deities holding tridents and clubs. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head and white-marked bare torso raises a multi-tiered oil lamp toward the throne, while two women in orange sit with a microphone between them. Oil lamps burn in the foreground, and a small golden stand with flowers sits before the throne. The guardian figures have multiple arms, flaming crowns and orange skin, and the floor is polished white.2013-01-02A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions sits centrally before a colourful temple-style backdrop with painted dvarapala guardian figures holding tridents and swords. He wears an orange-saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long hair swept back. Brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames stand around the throne, and hanging lamp-stands with dark beads frame it. At lower left a woman in white and a man in saffron clothes kneel near a lit lamp tray, performing a lamp ritual (aarti). A pink kneeling figurine sits at lower right.2013-01-28January 19 20132013-01-19A seated figure in an ornate gold throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange cloth, sits before a blue-and-pink temple backdrop flanked by two painted, crowned guardian figures holding clubs and a trident. In front, a kneeling monk in orange robes lights a lamp or aarti flame, while a woman in maroon sari and beaded necklace kneels nearby beside brass oil lamps on a white-striped tiger-print cloth. The scene suggests a ritual of worship before the throne, with lamps lit around the central seat.2013-03-13January 17 20132013-01-17March 05 20132013-03-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-like hall with large painted guardian statues on both sides, each holding a trident and mace. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces, and a dotted forehead mark. He raises one hand in blessing. A shaved-headed attendant in orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a flame/aarti lamp toward him. A woman in an orange sari sits at lower left before a microphone. Gold oil lamps and brass lamp stands surround the throne, and a small kneeling figure in pink appears at lower right.2013-01-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-print cloth, centred in a shrine doorway. Two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns and tridents flank the doorway, which is framed by blue, pink and green columns. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes holds a multi-tiered lit oil lamp aarti toward the throne, while other saffron-clad attendants sit nearby. A brass lamp stands at the right.2013-02-27Photograph inside a temple hall with pastel pink, blue and green painted walls. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian figures holding tridents and maces. In the foreground, a priest in orange garments and white forehead markings raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Other seated devotees in white and orange clothing attend nearby, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Ritual puja scene with aarti in progress.2013-03-08A seated man in a golden throne at the centre of a richly painted shrine hall, his right hand raised in blessing, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white flower garland, with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the throne. Two painted guardian figures with flame-topped crowns, moustaches and multiple arms holding clubs flank the doorway. In the foreground a bald man in an orange robe stands holding a multi-tiered lit oil lamp, and two more orange-robed attendants sit near the throne. Brass lamp stands, hanging lamps and a glossy white floor complete the scene.2013-02-27A photograph inside a richly painted temple hall. Two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms, holding tridents and maces, flank a doorway with hanging gold lamps and beaded strings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a person presenting a camphor lamp to him. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti kneels and lifts a lamp, and a woman in white sari sits on the floor with a tray of offerings. Brass lamps and a small painted deity figure sit nearby. Three physical people are visible. Light green, pink and blue wall panels frame the scene.2013-01-28