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A decorated temple sanctuary with an elaborate golden shrine at its centre, featuring a deity murti seated on a gilded throne beneath an arched canopy and garlands of white flowers. Two golden lions flank a raised central platform, with brass lamps and ceremonial staffs around it. Red and orange cloth draped over steps holds cone-shaped white offerings. In the foreground a square fire pit with ash and a rangoli border suggests a homa setup. Bright red and gold hangings and lanterns fill the space. No people are visible in the scene.

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March 13 20202020-03-13A richly decorated golden temple sanctum with a central gilded peetha/throne platform holding a deity murti draped in white and garlanded with white flowers, flanked by two golden lions and gilded kalasha-style ornaments. Lower in front, a square homa/yagna fire pit bordered by a white-and-coloured rangoli sits on striped textile mats, with brass oil lamps and white cone-shaped offerings on red cloth. Ornate golden pillars, red and gold umbrellas and fairy lights frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the only figures are statues and murtis.2020-03-26Photograph of an ornately decorated shrine hall with gold-finished thrones and a white square homa fire pit in the foreground, its interior holding dark ash and red marks. On the left, a man with a shaved head and orange turban, wearing a white garland and red-and-orange clothing, sits on a gilded throne. Behind him, a large golden idol of a seated deity with multiple arms stands in the centre, while a golden lion statue and a golden palanquin-like seat sit to the right. Hanging red and gold lanterns, strings of lights and a golden trident decorate the hall. A small figure in red sits near the centre-right, and a painted deity image appears on a red cloth at lower right.2020-03-26 +1 copiesMay 27 20202020-05-27 +1 copiesA richly decorated shrine interior with a golden throne-like dais flanked by two large gilded lion sculptures in the foreground. A central deity murti sits on a red-draped seat under a silver arched canopy, garlanded with white and yellow flower strands. Two smaller attendant figures in red and gold garments stand on either side. Ornate silver fans or chamaras with circular heads, brass oil lamps, and red and gold ceremonial hangings frame the scene, with strings of small lights overhead. No physical people are visible.2020-03-26 +1 copiesA photograph inside a gilded temple-style hall decorated for a homa or fire ritual. A white square fire pit with a central opening sits in front of a golden throne flanked by two golden lions, and a deity murti is seated on a raised throne behind it. Colourful striped and woven mats cover the floor, with bananas, fruit, and flower offerings in the foreground. A single person in an orange cloth wrap sits cross-legged at the fire pit, seen from behind, with a shaved head and a sacred cord visible at the shoulder. Ornate golden pillars wrapped in multicoloured bands, hanging red and pink decorative umbrellas, and a brass ritual lamp and implements on a low table complete the scene.2020-03-26A richly gilded shrine interior with an ornate golden throne-like altar at the centre, topped by a decorative canopy. A deity murti sits on the altar draped in red cloth and heavy garlands of pink and orange flowers. Golden lion and elephant figures flank the platform, with brass kalasha-style lamps and oil lamps in front, a small floral arrangement and offerings on red mats. Golden pillars, umbrellas and colourful banners frame the scene. No people are visible.2020-07-05A decorated temple hall with a square white-washed homa fire pit in the foreground, its dark interior holding ash and dark remains, edged with pink and green dots and scattered petals. Behind it, gilded lion-figured thrones and seats stand on striped red, green and blue woven mats. A golden seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing with a garland sits at left on a red cushion, beside a carved gold throne. A deity murti in green and white dress with a garland stands at the centre-back under an ornate golden canopy, flanked by brass lamps, a trident and kalasha-like objects. Red and gold parasols hang overhead with string lights. No living people are visible.2020-03-13A decorated temple-style hall with golden lion sculptures and a central deity murti on an ornate golden throne-like altar, framed by colourful striped cloths, hanging red-and-blue banners and red umbrellas. In the foreground a seated person in an orange cloth with a shaved head sits before a white square homa or yagna pit, with a striped mat beneath. Trays of bananas, mangoes, flowers, grains and offerings lie in front. Golden chairs and a side table with brass vessels stand to the sides. The person's appearance does not clearly show a distinctive a person presentation, so the role is given as a seated devotee or priest.2020-05-27July 05 20202020-07-05July 23 20212021-07-23July 23 20212021-07-23