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A photo of a shrine with two deities adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, standing on a green-draped platform under an ornate gold canopy. A figure in orange-saffron robes kneels at left with palms pressed together in prayer, partially framed by a dark red curtain. Plates of fruit, flowers and offerings sit in front of the shrine. A painted warrior figure with a mustache, bow and crown stands at right against a bright turquoise and pink temple backdrop, with hanging tassels of colored threads.

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May 13 20132013-05-13Photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue and pink walls and two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms, holding weapons such as a trident and a club. In the centre, a gilded arch frames a deity murti of two figures draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with kumkum and vibhuti marks. In the foreground, two saffron-clad men sit on a mat with palms pressed together in namaskar, one shaven-headed in orange robes with white marks on his arms, the other a younger boy in orange with a white forehead mark. Before the deity stand brass plates with offerings of yellow sweets, fruit, flowers and a small lamp.2013-05-13 +1 copiesMay 13 20132013-05-13November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20082008-10-15May 13 20132013-05-13A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with rudraksha beads around his neck, sits in padmasana-like posture on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Behind him is a gold lion-faced arch draped with pink, yellow and purple flower garlands, a bright orange cloth, and two golden deity figures in blue garments with crowns and ornate necklaces beneath a garland-covered canopy, with gilded lion statues on either side. A small microphone is visible at the lower right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in a ritual setting.2011-11-30March 30 20132013-03-30A photograph of a temple-style stage with a golden throne at left where a man in an orange-brown robe and matching turban sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him are painted pillars and two standing deity statues holding lamps and implements. At right, a gold-framed altar with pink drapery holds two deity murtis decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor between the two thrones, and a mat covers the floor.2013-11-15A temple hall stage with a golden throne flanked by two painted standing deity figures holding lamps. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban sits on the throne with his hands joined in front of his face. Lions are carved on the throne arms, and red cushions are on the seat. On the right, a deity murti is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers in front of a green backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor. A man in an orange robe on the left, seen from behind, holds an object in his hands. Electric fans and a red velvet valance complete the scene.2013-11-09A photograph of a temple-style stage with painted blue pillars and a golden throne (simhasana) flanked by two carved lion figures. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on the throne with hands raised to his face in prayer. Two guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side of the throne. On the right, two deity murtis are dressed in blue and gold garments, adorned with marigold garlands, sitting before a green and gold arch. A standing man in orange clothing and rudraksha-style beads on the left holds a silver lamp or ritual vessel. Brass oil lamps line the stage and maroon velvet drapes hang overhead.2013-11-09A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and red cushions performs a namaskar with raised hands, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white garland draped over the throne. Beside it, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti in a crown and jewelled ornaments, garlanded with bright multicoloured and white flower strands. A tall brass oil lamp stands between them, with brass puja vessels and potted green plants in front and dark maroon draped curtains behind. The setting suggests a temple-style puja hall.2015-06-03