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Photo of a temple shrine interior with colourful painted walls in pink, green and blue. A large gold ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits in a central doorway, flanked by two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues holding ceremonial implements, one with a trident-like staff and one with a lotus-like object. Above the throne is a golden umbrella-like canopy and hanging lamps. On the throne stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the lower left foreground, a person in orange-brown robes with a shaved head sits with their back to the camera, facing the shrine during a ritual. Small brass oil lamps stand on the marble floor on the right.

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June 12 20132013-06-12Interior of a temple shrine seen from behind a kneeling priest in an orange robe with a yellow border, his shaved head visible at lower left. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues with four arms, gold crowns and gold jewellery flank a gold-leaf doorway. Between them, behind open gold doors, a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion holds a framed portrait labelled with a golden umbrella overhead. The portrait shows a seated figure in saffron clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor on both sides, and a brass lamp rests on a pedestal near the right statue. The floor is polished white stone.2013-06-06A golden throne in a temple shrine holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man seated with one hand raised, set against a tree backdrop. A gold parasol canopy and hanging bells hang above the seat, with a tiger-skin cushion on the throne base. Two painted standing deity murti flank the throne, one at left and one at right, each with multiple arms, crowns, gold jewellery and red or green cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and in the foreground a person in a brown-orange robe is seen from behind facing the shrine.2013-06-13June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07A photograph of a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate gold trim. At centre a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion holds a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, with a gold umbrella canopy above. Two painted deity statues in red and green garments flank the shrine. In the foreground a bare-shouldered priest with a saffron cloth over his shoulder holds a lit lamp toward the shrine. Brass lamps stand on either side. The scene is a puja in progress. No a person candidate is clearly in person; the framed portrait is a depiction, though the figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-06-13October 27 20132013-10-27A photograph of a temple shrine hall with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. At center sits a golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin motif, under a golden canopy, with a framed portrait on the throne back showing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with crowns, green sashes and gold ornaments flank the throne. In the foreground, a person with a shaved head in orange robes raises a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a maroon curtain hangs at the right. One person is visible.2013-06-12October 27 20132013-10-27June 02 20132013-06-02Photograph of a temple sanctum shrine with a golden ornate throne bearing a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron and orange robes and a turban, draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with multiple arms, gold jewellery and orange dhoti stand on either side. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the shrine, while three seated devotees in orange and maroon robes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar; the figure at right wears a white dhoti with gold border and tilak markings.2013-09-21Inside a brightly painted temple shrine, a golden ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth stands in the central niche, holding a framed portrait of a saffron-clad seated man with a rudraksha mala. Two priests in orange-saffron robes attend the throne, one adjusting items at its base, and in the foreground a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti and shawl faces the shrine beside a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames. Flanking the niche are large painted guardian figures with gold ornaments and raised clubs, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor. A visible ritual puja setting is shown, with the framed portrait a printed picture rather than a physical person.2013-04-12 +1 copies