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Inside a brightly painted temple shrine, a golden ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth stands in the central niche, holding a framed portrait of a saffron-clad seated man with a rudraksha mala. Two priests in orange-saffron robes attend the throne, one adjusting items at its base, and in the foreground a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti and shawl faces the shrine beside a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames. Flanking the niche are large painted guardian figures with gold ornaments and raised clubs, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor. A visible ritual puja setting is shown, with the framed portrait a printed picture rather than a physical person.

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April 12 20132013-04-12April 13 20132013-04-13May 03 20132013-05-03April 13 20132013-04-13Inside a temple shrine painted in blue, pink and green, two large guardian figures with moustaches, golden crowns and gold armour stand on either side holding maces. At centre sits a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, with a framed portrait on the wall behind it showing a figure in orange robes and a mala seated outdoors. Several devotees in orange and red garments perform puja with oil lamps and offerings in front of the throne, while a shaven-headed priest in orange in the left foreground holds a lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and the polished floor reflects the scene.2013-05-01A temple shrine interior with painted blue walls, pink and green bands, and colourful sculpted guardian figures flanking the doorway. Inside, a large framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-motif cloth, with hanging brass lamps above. A priest in orange cloth in the foreground holds up a tiered brass lamp toward the shrine. Several women in orange saris and a man in white dhoti sit in front of the throne, one arranging items on a golden tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the floor reflects the scene.2013-05-01A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07May 01 20132013-05-01May 02 20132013-05-02Photograph of a temple shrine with bright turquoise, pink and green painted walls. Two priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged at left, one holding a microphone stand, one with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. Several women in orange and saffron saris kneel before a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, on which a framed portrait is placed showing a man in orange robes and a beaded necklace. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, with painted dvarapala guardian figures holding staffs flanking the scene. The floor is polished and reflective.2013-04-30A shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala sits from behind, facing a shrine room and raising a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp lit with many oil lamps. In the shrine, a framed portrait of a man with an orange turban and saffron robe sits on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cover, flanked by two painted standing deity figures in orange and green dress with gold ornaments. Brass lamps stand along the walls, and seated figures in maroon robes sit near the throne. A red patterned rug lies on the glossy floor.2013-10-24Photograph of a temple sanctum shrine with a golden ornate throne bearing a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron and orange robes and a turban, draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with multiple arms, gold jewellery and orange dhoti stand on either side. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the shrine, while three seated devotees in orange and maroon robes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar; the figure at right wears a white dhoti with gold border and tilak markings.2013-09-21