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Inside a richly painted temple shrine with blue walls, pink and green borders and two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with raised weapons flanking the entrance. A seated figure in a gold throne draped with a white and black tiger-skin cloth sits at the centre, wearing an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Lit lamps and a gold-plated arch frame the throne. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes holds up a tall multi-tiered lamp of flaming wicks toward the throne, and seated devotees in white sit at the side. A bronze oil lamp stands on the floor at the right. A figure in the throne is the candidate for a person, seated in the honoured position on the throne and wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with orange clothing and visible adornment cues.

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A temple-hall photograph with a shaved-headed priest in the foreground wearing an orange-brown dhoti and gold ornaments, holding a tall multi-tiered lamp with lit flames aloft toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth and wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms and fierce faces flank the throne against a pastel blue and pink backdrop. Brass lamps stand on the floor, and a few devotees sit to the side in white and orange clothing.2013-03-05March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph inside a colourfully painted temple hall with pink, green and blue ornamentation. Two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, fierce moustached faces and trident-like staffs flank a doorway. Within the doorway a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, surrounded by hanging lamps. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes holds a lit multi-branched oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne. Other devotees in orange kneel at the sides with hands joined, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor.2013-02-27A photograph inside a richly painted temple hall, with a central doorway framed by pink and green pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an elaborate golden throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, with hanging lamps above. Two large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns, many arms and trident-like staffs stand on either side. In the foreground, a priest in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and a gold necklace performs an aarti with a multi-tiered brass oil lamp, while another attendant in white sits nearby. Brass oil lamps stand along the floor, and a seated woman in saffron is at the side of the throne. The seated figure on the throne is shown in appearance alone, without a clear identity.2013-03-05February 27 20132013-02-27March 05 20132013-03-05March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph inside a brightly painted temple-style hall. A seated figure in orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, raising one hand in blessing. Flanking the entrance are two large painted deity murti with orange-red skin, multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, one holding a trident. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl holds a multi-tiered oil lamp lit with flames, and other figures in orange robes sit near the throne. Brass lamps and hanging lamps decorate the scene, and an aarti-style lamp ceremony appears to be underway.2013-02-27A photograph inside a temple-like hall with blue walls decorated in pink and gold. A bald priest in orange-saffron cloth with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and arms holds up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit flames toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth. Flanking the central shrine are tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms holding maces and tridents. Brass lamps stand on the floor and a small red carpet lies on the marble. Other people are partly visible near the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-03-13Inside a richly painted shrine, a shaven-headed priest in an orange wrap stands at left holding a tiered multi-flame aarti lamp aloft toward a golden ornate throne. Seated on the throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat is a figure with long dark hair wearing a red robe and rudraksha mala, hands joined in greeting. Two attendants in red and gold sit at the base of the throne, and flanking guardian figures in pink and red stand on either side. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor and string lights glow in the background.2014-04-04March 20 20132013-03-20A 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.2013-02-27