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A temple shrine scene where a priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders stands at the right, holding a small brass bell in his raised hand before a golden shrine. Inside the shrine are deity murtis garlanded with flowers, with a gilded golden throne in front draped with a red cushion and marigold garland. A framed portrait of a figure in orange clothing sits on the throne. Orange curtains hang at the sides, and a counter with a small oil lamp is in the foreground.

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Temple arti scene at dusk under a corrugated roof beside a red-and-white striped wall. Two priests in white dhotis with maroon-bordered shoulder cloths stand at a raised platform. The nearer priest holds a brass vessel, and the other raises an oil lamp with a flame toward a golden wall sconce. Behind them is a shrine with a golden frame and red drapes, holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. A golden throne (peetha) with red cushions and a garland-wrapped framed portrait sits in front of the shrine. Golden brass lamps and a small brass lamp stand nearby.2010-10-01A temple shrine scene in daytime with a golden-framed throne set before a deity shrine. On the gold-and-red throne sits a framed portrait of a person in orange robes, garlanded with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti with a garland, flanked by orange and red draped curtains and stone pillars. A man in a white dhoti with maroon-bordered shawl stands at right, holding a bell or small ritual object before a dark counter with small oil lamps and a brass lamp. The scene suggests a puja or temple arati.2010-10-01October 01 20102010-10-01October 04 20112011-10-04A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone canopy and golden trim. Two deity murti stand inside, adorned with garlands of mixed flowers and draped in pink and white cloth. In front, a gilded throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes, also garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shawl, wearing a beaded necklace, stands at right performing an arati with a lamp raised on a long red pole while holding a brass bell in his other hand. Red curtains hang around the shrine.2010-10-01A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine with an ornate golden arch and red draperies. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left holding a lit lamp toward the altar. On the altar, a deity murti with a crown, garlands and a golden arch is flanked by a second figure. In front, a framed portrait of a person in saffron robes and a white mala, seated and gesturing, is garlanded with marigolds and rests on a red-cushioned seat. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and incense smoke surround the scene.2010-06-06Photograph of a temple shrine with a priest in white dhoti and shirt, wearing a yellow shawl, performing aarti with a flame before a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed teacher with a rudraksha mala, giving a raised-hand blessing. The framed portrait is garlanded with red and yellow flowers and placed on a red-cushioned chair with a brass kalasha-like vessel below. Behind is a deity murti in red and gold draping with a crown and garlands, under an ornate gold-framed niche with stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person; the only physical person is the priest.2010-06-06A photograph inside an open-sided temple shrine with grey stone pillars, red curtains tied back and a carved stone platform. On the platform sit deity murtis of a goddess and a seated god, decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, with brass lamps and pots arranged before them. A single person in orange ochre robes stands barefoot on a doormat at right, facing the shrine. In the foreground a golden throne with a red cushion sits empty beside brass trays with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel. Surrounding greenery and a red-and-white painted railing are visible.2010-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl standing at a stone ledge, holding a lit oil lamp toward a gold-framed deity murti draped in red cloth and decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a small offering tray sit on the ledge. A seated figure in saffron robes appears near the offerings at the shrine base. Behind the priest, several white-clad devotees stand in a courtyard beside red-painted buildings and a corrugated roof, with greenery visible through an open gate. The scene looks like a puja or aarti at the shrine.2010-11-12October 01 20102010-10-01November 14 20102010-11-14October 16 20132013-10-16