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Photograph of a temple-style hall during a deity arati. In the foreground, a bald priest in an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha-style cord across his bare upper body, holds a lit multi-branch brass lamp toward the shrine. At centre, two deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like seat draped in pink fabric, garlanded with orange, yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, with a brass lamp stand in front. To the right, a seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban with a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded peetha throne flanked by golden lion figures, while standing painted deity figures in orange and green flank the stage. Brass lamps stand on the stage, and a white floor-standing air conditioner and fan are at left.

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Photo of a temple-style hall with a deity murti pair seated on a golden-arched altar draped in red cloth and garlanded with orange and white flowers, with a brass lamp in front. On the right, a seated man in orange-red robes, a red turban and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a gilded throne flanked by carved lions. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a silver lamp in the left foreground, facing the altar. Painted pillars, golden figures and a red velvet valance frame the stage, with a stand fan and air conditioner on the left wall.2013-11-01A stage inside a temple-style hall with a maroon velvet drape and a painted blue backdrop with gold-framed panels and carved pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with bare head and bare upper body sits on a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, hands folded in namaskara. To the left, a bald man in orange robes holding a lit multi-flame aarti lamp stands near a second seated man in orange robes on a low orange chair. Two standing deity murtis flank the throne, and on the right a decorated altar holds two deity murtis draped in colourful garlands with a blue cloth base. Brass lamp stands and a floor fan are visible, and a few people sit at the bottom edge near a monitor. The image shows a satsang-style ritual with aarti.2013-11-10A photograph inside a temple hall with a glossy white floor. On a gold throne with lion-figured armrests sits a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and orange-brown robe, hands together in front of the face. Two standing painted figures with multiple arms flank the throne against a blue wall with decorative columns. On the right, a decorated altar with a green canopy holds two deity murti dressed in yellow-and-red garlands and blue cloth. In the foreground at left, a man in an orange-brown robe holds a lit oil lamp, and a standing electric fan sits at lower right.2013-11-09August 18 20132013-08-18 +1 copiesNovember 13 20132013-11-13October 04 20132013-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style hall with two deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a cobra hood above them. To the right, a man in a saffron-brown robe and orange turban sits on a golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of his chest, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him stands a painted statue of a multi-armed deity in orange and green garments, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. The walls are painted blue with ornate pillars. a person's appearance (saffron-brown robe, turban, rudraksha mala) is seated in an attitude of worship, while the deity murtis are the focus.2013-11-01November 13 20132013-11-13Indoor temple-hall scene with a golden deity murti of a seated figure holding a trident, decorated with white and purple flower garlands, standing beside a gold deer-like vahana on a red cloth base. On the left, a bald priest in saffron robes and rudraksha mala holds a silver multi-wick oil lamp, its flames lit, toward the deity. On the right, a figure in saffron and orange clothing sits on a golden throne with red cushions, flanked by painted pillars and gold lion-shaped armrests; two standing attendant figures in painted decor flank the scene, and brass lamps stand in the background. Cream marble floor, a wall air conditioner and a pedestal fan at left.2013-11-07November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04Indoor temple-hall photograph. In the foreground at left, a bald man in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala holds a silver multi-wick oil lamp with flames toward a central deity murti, the back of his head and shoulder visible. The central murti is a standing figure draped with white flower garlands and a gold-framed backdrop, standing beside a golden mount and red cloth base. At right, a gilded throne with red cushions holds a seated figure in an orange-brown robe and orange turban, with a gold necklace and raised hand, flanked by a standing painted figure with four arms in orange and gold dress and a golden lion. Brass lamp stands and a red velvet valance complete the scene.2013-11-07