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A photograph inside a temple shrine with a carved reddish-brown stone structure and gold-painted deity murti behind an elaborate golden arch, with a central figure seated on a snake-coiled peetha adorned with marigold garlands. Two standing figures flank the shrine, one with a golden crown. In the foreground a long-haired person in an orange-red robe bends forward with hands folded near the altar, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left operating a video camera on a tripod-mounted rig.

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Photograph inside a richly carved stone shrine with gold-framed niches holding deity murtis, including a central linga-like form decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and a golden canopy. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow border holds a video camera on his shoulder, filming. In the foreground, a figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a white and red flower garland and orange cloth, stands with their back to the camera facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the shrine is lit by daylight from a side window.2017-01-01Photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with gilded deity murtis under a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and pink flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. In the foreground at lower right, a person in an orange garment with long dark braided hair leans forward reaching toward the shrine. At left, a camera operator films with a handheld camera. A gold-coloured seated figure with a crown-like headdress sits at the centre with lion figures on the pedestal below. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2017-01-01A man in saffron-orange robes and a long white and red flower garland stands in front of a golden temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched niche holding deity murtis, with brass oil lamps on a stone platform. A cameraman in white dhoti and shirt films him from the left, and orange drapery hangs at the right. The man has a long beard, long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala with saffron robes, a visible appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable).2017-01-01May 26 20172017-05-26April AF 2013A person with long matted dreadlocks, wearing an orange-red robe and a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the neck, stands with back to the camera and hands folded in prayer before a stone shrine. The shrine holds gilded deity murti figures, a golden kalasha-like vessel and garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps on the stone platform. Carved sandstone pillars frame the sanctum and an orange-yellow cloth hangs at the right edge. A tiger-striped mat lies on the floor. The figure's body and face are not visible, so no identity can be assessed from appearance.2017-01-01May 26 20172017-05-26January 01 20172017-01-01Inside a stone temple shrine, a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a bull vahana is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a golden arch. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. A cameraman in white dhoti and shirt films from the left, while a man in a maroon robe with long dreadlocks and a flower garland bends forward with hands folded in reverence at the altar. A gold and maroon curtain hangs at the right.2016-12-12A temple shrine decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and multicoloured flower festoons, featuring golden deity murtis on a raised dais with a kalasha-style brass umbrella overhead. A person with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a rust-orange garment and gold armband, stands in front of the shrine with head bowed. To the left a cameraman in white dhoti and shawl films the scene. Stone pillars and carved walls frame the sanctum.2016-12-23January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a devotee with long dark braided hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a white and red flower garland, standing with hands folded in prayer before a golden shrine. Behind them are gilded deity murtis: a central figure with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by two standing figures, one holding a staff. Multicoloured marigold garlands drape the central murti, a kalasha-like vessel sits at its base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The devotee appears to be a priest or devotee performing puja. Sculpted stone carvings frame the scene.2017-01-01