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A 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.

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A 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 inside a temple-style hall with a red velvet valance and ornate blue-and-gold painted backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-red throne with lion figures, hands together in prayer. A priest in saffron cloth stands at left holding a silver vessel aloft toward him. At right, a gold arched shrine holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a blue skirt beneath. Two standing statues flank the throne, brass lamps line the platform, and a white fan sits in front of the shrine.2013-11-09November 09 20132013-11-09A 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.2013-11-15September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesAugust 18 20132013-08-18October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a temple-style stage hall. In the centre stands a golden elephant-vehicle deity murti draped with garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers, set on a purple cloth with a small rug before it. To the right, a seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by painted pillars and lion-shaped armrests. A standing figure in ornate golden-orange dress and crown stands beside the throne. At left, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded toward the deity. Brass lamp stands, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner and a fan decorate the scene. Two people are partly visible at the bottom edge.2013-09-08 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph inside an ornate hall with painted pillars and a gilded doorway. In the centre, a seated figure in a red-orange shawl and orange wrap, with an orange head wrap, sits with palms pressed together on a red-cushioned gold throne with lion arm rests. The figure's long hair is not clearly visible; the appearance cues are only partially visible, so the identity is uncertain. To the right, a deity murti in a yellow-gold base is heavily garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala faces the throne, holding a silver tray with offerings. Guardian figures flank the throne and a red carpet lies on the floor.2013-11-13