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A photograph inside an ornate temple shrine lit by warm lights. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a saffron/orange wrap and orange shawl, with a rudraksha-style neck cord, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti on the altar. Behind him a cameraman films on a tripod. The altar holds a deity pair decorated with colourful tassel garlands in red, green, yellow, and white, with a gold-framed throne cushion draped with a tiger-skin pattern in front. Bowls of fruit sit on red cloth. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop frame the scene.

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A figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp with a flame over a golden ritual setting. Before a decorated shrine with a deity murti in a green-lit arch, the lamp is offered toward a gold-rimmed throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and maroon cushions. Multicolored tassel hangings line the shrine, and a brass bell and fruit offerings sit on red cloths. The scene is an aarti at a shrine.2016-04-25April 25 20162016-04-25A temple-style shrine decorated with carved golden pillars, multicoloured tassel hangings and illuminated deity murtis in green and gold garments. In the foreground a person in saffron robes and an orange turban holds a lit oil lamp, while a cameraman in white operates a video camera on a tripod nearby. A large brass pot of red fruit or offerings sits on a red cloth, beside a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and maroon cushions. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being filmed.2016-04-25A temple shrine interior lit with green light. In the foreground, a man seen from behind wears an orange-saffron turban, orange wrap and a rudraksha-style rope around his neck, with long dark hair falling down his back, and stands facing the shrine. Before the shrine sits an ornate gold-rimmed throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by red and orange bunches of cloth and fruit offerings. Behind the throne, a deity murti with a crown, trident and green complexion, adorned with gold jewellery and garlands, is set in a decorated arch of mirror work and sits beside a second figure in green. Tall tiered tassel decorations in red, orange, green, purple and white frame the shrine, and brass lamps stand at left.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a temple-style satsang hall with red velvet drapes. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden shrine housing a decorated deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flowers. On the right, a seated figure wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a long ceremonial gold necklace and bangles sits on a silver throne with lion armrests and red cushions, one hand raised in blessing. Behind the throne, a colourful flower-garland arch frames small deity figures. Petals are scattered on the floor. The seated figure appears as a cut-out or image rather than a living person, so the candidate is a depiction.2017-11-27October 31 20162016-10-31Inside a temple hall with red drapes and a gilded throne, a man in an orange-brown robe and rust-coloured turban sits on the golden seat, hands pressed together at his face, with a white cup on a small side table beside him. Facing the altar, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands holding a lamp toward a deity murti decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, a golden peacock vehicle in front, and a golden kalasha-style stand with brass oil lamps and trishul-topped staffs around it. Ornate pillars, banners with red and yellow embroidery, and a painted portrait of a seated figure in pink and orange complete the scene.2016-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated temple-style pavilion at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a marigold garland and holding red apples; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person candidate but uncertain. Behind him, deity murti of goddesses in green and gold saris stand before a golden arch, flanked by tall rainbow-coloured tassel poles. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands beside a sadhu with long matted hair and a white cloth. To the right, two women in maroon and red saris with rudraksha malas hold apples, and a woman in a striped pink and green sari bends in front. A camera and studio lights are visible.2016-04-24A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28November 25 20172017-11-25A man in a rust-brown dhoti and draped cloth, wearing a red and white flower garland and a gold chain, stands at a golden pillar holding a silver lamp or ritual vessel over a flame in a shrine. A second man in orange clothing stands behind him at left. Beside them, a deity murti is decorated with a gold-and-silver embroidered blue and orange cloth, floral garlands and ornaments, seated on a striped throne-like cushion. Red cloth draped over a shrine structure, brass bowls of offerings sit in the foreground, and a brass lamp stands at right. The setting appears to be a temple or puja room with red carpeting.2016-05-22