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Interior temple shrine with two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues in orange and green dhotis holding staffs and lotus-topped ornaments flanking a gold-framed photograph of a smiling man in saffron turban and robes, set on a golden throne with tiger motif. Seated in front, a woman in red blouse and white sari with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white dhoti kneels before the shrine with two priests in saffron clothing. Brass oil lamps and a tray with offerings sit on a white marble floor with rugs.

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December 18 20132013-12-18A temple shrine interior with two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues, each with four arms, orange dhoti and green sash, flanking a gold-framed portrait on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe. In the foreground a man in orange robes with a shaved head sits on the white marble floor at left, tending a brass plate of offerings and oil lamps. Before the shrine, several saffron-robed monks sit in a row, and a seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits centrally, facing the throne with lit lamps in front. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls and red-and-cream carpets lie on the floor, indicating a puja or padapuja ritual.2013-12-04A temple shrine niche with two painted guardian figures flanking a central golden throne-like seat. Each figure has multiple arms, a crown, gold necklaces and orange-red dhoti with green sashes, holding ritual objects. On the golden seat sits a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger motif below. Three people kneel in front: one in a white ritual garment with gold border at centre, and two in orange and maroon robes beside. Oil lamps and hanging lamps decorate the niche, with a red floor covering in the foreground. The scene is a padapuja-style offering before the portrait, which is a printed portrait rather than a person.2014-02-05A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with polished white floor and painted pillars. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised hands flank the doorway, wearing orange dhotis and green sashes. Beyond the entrance, a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban sits on a gilded throne-like seat with cushions, marked by hanging lamps. A bare-headed man in a white dhoti kneels or sits before the throne with his back to the camera. In the foreground at left, a bald man in orange dhoti sits on the floor beside a brass tray and small vessels, while another man in white leans over a book, holding a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls.2013-12-02November 19 20132013-11-19August 02 20132013-08-02November 28 20132013-11-28 +10 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine. A large framed portrait of a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and saffron wrap sits on a gilded throne decorated with a tiger-face motif, set within a niche strung with small hanging lamps. Two painted guardian statues flank the shrine, each with four arms, orange dhoti and green sash, gold ornaments and crowns. In the foreground a row of lit oil lamps blazes, and a man in a white dhoti with a bare upper body kneels before the throne, while a woman in an orange sari sits beside him, apparently performing puja. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present.2013-12-04Photograph of a temple shrine hall with a framed portrait on a gold throne-like seat with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two tall painted deity murti figures with four arms holding ritual objects. In front, several people in saffron/orange robes sit and kneel near the shrine, while a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits on the left beside brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flowers and offerings. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the hall. The floor is polished white stone.2013-11-07A photograph of a temple shrine room with colourful painted walls. Two tall painted statues of deity murti stand on either side of a central doorway, each with four arms, crowns, gold jewellery and orange-red and green garments. Inside the shrine, a large gilded throne with a framed portrait labelled with a golden backdrop sits above a low altar. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seen from behind holds a tiered brass oil lamp burning with multiple flames, facing the shrine. Brass lamps line the sides of the hall, and several seated devotees in saffron-coloured clothing sit before the altar.2013-10-24November 28 20132013-11-28 +3 copiesA temple-style hall with painted pink and green pillars and a gilded throne-like seat. Behind the seat hangs a framed portrait of a smiling man with an orange-saffron turban, shown as a painted or printed picture, not a live person. Two painted, multi-armed standing figures with crowns flank the central shrine. In the foreground, a shaved-headed figure in a brown-orange robe with a beaded mala stands at left, holding a lit multi-tiered oil lamp. Brass lamps line the platform, and a few people in white and orange sit in front of the shrine, performing a ritual.2013-11-15