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A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a gold necklace with his hands pressed together in prayer, facing a woman in a turquoise sari who kneels with folded palms at a small altar. The altar holds a deity murti adorned with garlands of white flowers and red roses, brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, and bowls with offerings. Behind them are draped fabrics and a row of dark deity figures in colourful garments with rudraksha-style beads. A camera tripod stands at right. Two people are visible. The man has shaved hair and wears glasses, and the seated man has a visible gold chain.

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A photo of a seated figure in saffron and gold robes, draped with garlands of white flowers and red roses, sitting on a red cushioned seat. In the foreground three devotees kneel in prayer with palms pressed together: a woman in a teal silk sari with a saffron shawl, and two men in white dhoti-style clothing with saffron shawls and glasses. A brass lamp with a flame burns at left, next to silver vessels, a silver bowl, fruit and yellow flowers on a patterned rug.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace, sitting on a wooden chair with a red velvet cushion before a small ritual setup. A woman in a purple cardigan, white top and white trousers leans forward to place red flowers on a brass puja tray with brass lamps, a kalasha and small bells. Behind them stand decorated deity figures in gold and green silk costumes, with garlands and a shelf of colourful ceremonial items. Two people are visible in the scene; the seated man's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm an identity.December 15 20092009-12-15A priest with a shaved head, white dhoti and shawl, a gold and bead necklace, and tilak marks sits cross-legged before a white statue dressed in an orange robe, bead mala and gold ornament, its right hand raised in blessing. Behind the statue is a garlanded deity murti with yellow and orange flower garlands and a silver-embroidered backdrop. In front stand a brass oil lamp, a silver dish, small brass vessels and a large steel offering tray. Orange drapery and a gate hung with marigold strings frame the scene.2011-01-17August 19 20132013-08-19A woman in orange sari with a maroon border sits in profile with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, appearing to chant or pray. She wears glasses, has her dark hair in a low bun, and a wristwatch and gold bangle. Behind her is a golden ornate altar or throne with orange and white garlands, red flowers, and a silver oil lamp on a stand at left, with fruit offerings on a table behind. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang at right.2009-07-07August 24 20062006-08-24May 23 20152015-05-23A seated woman in a dark red-brown sari with a gold-bordered blouse-like wrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, smiles while holding a small brass lamp with flame and a ritual spoon over a red and gold table cloth with a silver kalasha, a small plate of offerings and a silver pot. Beside her, a seated deity murti of a goddess is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, silver ornaments and a green satin skirt on a gold throne with a pink cloth backdrop. A white cylindrical air conditioner stands on the right and gold ornamental panels frame the room. Scene suggests a puja or aarti offering.2013-08-19A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a gold lion-headed armrest is being honoured by a devotee in orange. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-brown shawl, and rests a hand on the bowing devotee's head. The devotee in an orange shirt and orange cloth bends low at the chair. Behind them, women in white saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand in a row near a gold-framed altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a gold deity murti. Red carpet and maroon drapes complete the hall. A fruit tray and sweets sit at the base of the throne.2014-10-26A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at the left, bending over a stone altar set with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the altar, a deity murti with a red and gold crown and a rudraksha-style garland is decorated with bright marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, flanked by smaller figures in blue and green cloth. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a saffron wrap, stands at right with her hands raised to her head in reverence. Two people are physically present.2011-12-10A woman in an orange-and-red sari with a gold-bordered blouse and red and white floral garlands sits at a table covered with an orange and red brocade cloth, lighting a flame from a silver lamp with gold accents while holding a small offering. Beside her, a decorated deity murti with a crown and silver jewellery is draped in yellow and red marigold garlands and set against a green silk cloth and a gold arch. Silver vessels, small brass items, flowers and a silver pot on a stand rest on the table, with maroon velvet curtains behind.2013-08-19