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Interior of a temple shrine lit by warm light, with a dark ceiling and carved stone pillars. Two large deity murti stand at the centre, one in an orange garment with a crown and ornate silver-gold armour, the other with a gold crown and jewelled ornaments, all framed by a gold-edged arch and thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front, a tall decorated kalasha or linga-like form is also garlanded. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body stands on a white-draped step, reaching up with an offering while two other shaven-headed priests in red-brown robes assist from the left. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white cloth stands on the left side of the altar, touching the deity. A smaller gold-framed figure in a green niche stands to the right. A silhouetted onlooker and a glowing phone screen are in the bottom right corner, indicating an abhishekam ritual.

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December 27 20162016-12-27A temple shrine at night where a long-haired man in orange robes with white marks on his arms holds a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with a gold arch and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Behind him a younger orange-robed attendant stands with palms pressed together, and a third orange-robed figure holds a lamp. In the lower right, a seated figure in brown robes and a mask sits beside a black stone shivalinga base and an orange-draped peetha. The scene reads as puja or aarti at the altar. The long-haired man is a possible a person, based only on appearance cues: long hair and orange clothing, with white arm markings; this is uncertain.2008-03-31March 31 20082008-03-31 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 22 20082008-03-22March 31 20082008-03-31December 27 20162016-12-27A temple sanctum with two large deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers and gold crowns. Three priests in orange-red dhotis stand around the altar; the central priest in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body offers a plate to the deities, while another priest on the left wears a white-striped forehead and arm markings. A silver kalasha and offering plates of bananas, flowers and brass vessels sit on the altar. A smaller standing figure with a staff and yellow cloth appears at right, also garlanded. Pillars with carved stone and a gold arch frame the scene.2013-07-22Photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. Three figures stand at left wearing saffron and orange garments: one bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holding a ritual vessel, and a long-haired figure in an orange silk garment with a white-and-red garland, who appears to be a probable Swamiji by visible cues of long hair and orange ceremonial clothing, not by face. Behind them stands a large deity murti with gold crown and a deity figure with garlands in red, pink, white and green, draped in a flower-festooned arch with gold trim. A brass lamp stands at right and small flowers lie on the floor. A probable Swamiji is physically present.2011-11-29Photograph of a puja inside a temple shrine. A long-haired man with a bare torso and orange cloth stands at left holding a lit flame lamp toward a deity figure, with white ash markings on his arms and forehead. Behind him, a bald man in orange robes presses his palms together. At right, a seated figure in a dark brown robe and face covering sits near a black stone shivalinga base. The central deity pair is a seated murti in gold and orange silk, adorned with a gold crown, gold necklaces and a large garland of yellow, red and white flowers framing a golden arch. Orange cloth drapes the platform, and a brass kalasha sits at the base.2008-03-31November 29 20112011-11-29A temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps where three figures in saffron and orange clothing perform worship before a deity murti. The central deity pair is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and a gold arch frame. In front, a smaller seated figure wears orange and red with a garland, and an ornate crown sits on the right. A standing man on the left holds a brass bowl while a bald man in orange cloth and a woman in orange garments extend their hands in ritual offering. Silver and brass vessels with flower garlands are arranged on the marble platform.2008-03-24