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A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a red-and-gold silk sari and purple cloth, with a jewelled crown, necklaces and a flower-garland arch behind it, seated on a golden lion-shaped vahana (or lion mount) on a pink draped platform. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha-style bead wrist strings, bends forward and holds up a silver multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the deity. Ornate cream and gold arches, hanging tassels and a clear lectern frame the stage. The setting suggests a temple-style puja or aarti in progress.

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Photograph of a temple-style stage set with a deep maroon curtain backdrop. On the left, a gilded throne with a golden canopy, lion armrests and a tiger-skin cushion holds a pink-toned seated figure in a rudraksha mala, shown as a printed or painted depiction. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, faces the stage. On the right, a gold arch frames a decorated deity murti of a seated figure and companions garlanded with yellow and white flower strands, set before an orange and green cloth. Brass lamps flank the throne.2015-11-19A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a golden lion-throne, adorned with heavy garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a long beaded necklace, wearing a golden crown, set against a dark maroon curtain and a turquoise backdrop. A man with a shaved head, wearing an orange dhoti and orange shawl with white tilak and red-and-white markings on his arms, holds a lit multi-wick brass oil lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a white floor-standing air conditioner is visible behind the priest.2015-02-25November 26 20112011-11-26A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18A seated figure in a red-and-saffron robe and a red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests against a painted temple backdrop. In the foreground, a figure in orange clothing, seen from behind, holds a silver aarti lamp with lit flames. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and sits on a golden-yellow draped platform beside brass oil lamps.2013-11-13December 03 20142014-12-03A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05November 26 20172017-11-26A photo of a temple-style stage with a red velvet backdrop. On the left, an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and lion armrests holds an empty seat draped with a tiger skin, with a pink portrait figure seated on it. On the right, a golden palanquin-like shrine is decorated with yellow and white garlands and holds two deity murtis. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body, with sacred markings, holds an oil lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and the stage is covered in red carpet.2015-11-19May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a long-haired man in orange-brown robes and a matching orange-red turban seated with palms pressed together in namaskar on a silver throne draped with yellow, red and purple garlands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti decorated with a garland and ornaments, and a golden figure of a seated figure with hands joined is placed nearby. To the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes holds a plate near the decorated deity murti on a gold arch. A small brass lamp stand and silver elephant figures are on the stage, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is the seated man on the throne, identified by his long hair, orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial seating.2017-11-24A photograph of a temple puja before a deity murti of a standing goddess holding a trident and a sword, adorned with a silver-and-white jewelled costume, a crown and a rudraksha-style bead garland. She is framed by a gilded arch and multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, and stands atop a golden lion-shaped vahana. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl with white sacred markings sits cross-legged at the lower left, tending brass vessels, a kalasha and oil lamps arranged on a tray. Banana bunches and a flower-petal offering lie on the carpet in front, and an orange drape and a golden flagstaff stand behind.2011-11-26 +1 copies