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October 29 20082008-10-29November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 05 20102010-11-05Photo 11728699 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple scene at night. A bare-backed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a white flower garland on his head, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden shrine. Seated within the golden canopy is a deity murti, dressed in white with a silver-and-gold ornamental crown and necklaces, garlanded with white and red flower strands. Flower offerings sit on the platform in front, and orange flags stand at the sides. On the right edge a framed photograph of a bearded figure in a white turban is visible. A speaker box sits on the floor.2008-11-11November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a large gold vessel over a golden Sri Yantra-style pedestal in a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a decorated seat draped in red and gold brocade and garlanded with white, pink and purple flowers. A golden arched frame and a small brass deity figure are visible at left, along with brass lamps and a bell. A second seated priest in orange robes sits at the left edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam ritual.2009-10-17October 01 20102010-10-01January 08 20172017-01-08October 29 20082008-10-29