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A small brick-walled shrine room where a woman in a dark red sari with a red flower-wrapped bun performs aarti with a lit oil lamp before a framed portrait of a seated figure in white robes and a crown-like ornament on a throne with a red cushion. The portrait is draped with white and pink garlands and sits above a white-covered table holding flower offerings, with brass oil lamps on the floor. Two young men in dark red and orange robes stand at left, one holding a plate of flowers and rose petals, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with rudraksha malas stands at far left. An orange cloth backdrop with flower decorations and a potted plant complete the scene.

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June 23 20142014-06-23June 23 20142014-06-23June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23A photograph inside a bare brick room where three people in saffron and white ritual clothing perform puja before a framed portrait of a seated figure in white robes on a throne-like seat, surrounded by marigold and rose garlands. The portrait is a depiction, not a person in the room. On the left, a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands with hands folded. In the centre, a man in orange-brown dhoti with a gold border and a saffron shawl stands with palms pressed together. A third figure, seen from behind with long hair tied up and wearing an orange-red garment with gold border, performs the offering. A saffron cloth backdrop hangs behind the portrait, with brass oil lamps lit on either side and a banana plant at the right edge.2014-06-23June 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA ritual puja in a plain white-walled room. A priest in a red-orange turban and orange-red dhoti with gold border stands at center, garlanded with white and red flowers, holding a small flower offering over a shrine. On the right, a white deity murti with a red turban, red garments and a garland of white and orange flowers sits on a black lotus-shaped pedestal. Before it lie fruit, flowers and a brass vessel. Two young assistants in orange cloth with maroon bands stand at left, one holding a lit oil lamp on a plate and the other holding a tray. A wooden throne-like seat decorated with flower garlands stands behind the priest. Scattered rose petals cover the floor.2013-06-23 +2 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain white-walled room with a red floor and green-framed windows. In the centre, a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti bends over a low wooden table, arranging items and offerings. Behind him, a man in orange stands, and at left a man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-orange shawl holds a tray of red flowers. A woman in orange sari stands at far left. On the wall above the table hangs a framed portrait of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne, garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and orange flowers, with a printed caption at its base. Incense sticks and offerings lie on the table.2009-07-27July 10 20142014-07-10June 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copies