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A priest seen from behind in an orange dhoti and shawl, with bare upper back and white markings on his skin, raises a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a golden shrine. Inside the shrine, two metal deity murtis sit on a purple cloth on a golden throne-like pedestal, flanked by golden lion figures and a standing attendant statue. Brass lamps, a silver-toned bowl, a trident, a red and gold ceremonial umbrella and a brass lamp stand surround the altar on a white marble floor. A timestamp reads Mar 10, 2022 at 7:57:36 PM, 28, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. The scene shows an evening aarti at a shrine.

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Evening aarti at a shrine in Madurai. A bare-backed priest in an orange dhoti and white sacred thread lifts a lit multi-branched brass lamp toward a gilded altar. Seated deity murtis sit on a purple cloth under a golden arched canopy with red drapes, flanked by lion figures and smaller standing figures. Brass lamps, a silver bowl and offering plates sit on the floor, and a decorated umbrella stands at the right. The timestamp reads Feb 22, 2022 at 7:59:30 PM, 28 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-02-22SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 1/24/20222022-01-24A bare-backed priest in an orange-red dhoti and orange shawl stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward a golden arched throne-canopy in a shrine room. Several deity murtis, dressed in colourful garments and jewellery, sit on a gold-embossed platform draped with red cloth. A golden kalasha-style standard and a golden trident stand at right, and a dark statue with jewelled adornments is at left. Striped woven mats cover the floor, and the back wall shows red drapes with green leaf garlands. Timestamp reads Jan 28, 2022 at 7:40:33 PM, 28 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-01-28A bare-chested priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit multi-branch brass lamp toward a gilded shrine. Several deity murtis, including richly dressed figures and a small figure in front, sit under a golden arched canopy on a gold-decorated platform. Brass plates with lamps and offerings lie on a striped rug in the foreground. A red draped backdrop, green leaf garland, a gold trident and a saffron flag with a red emblem frame the scene. A timestamp reads Jan 20, 2022 at 7:44:15 PM, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-01-20A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl kneels on a grey floor before a golden-framed shrine, tending a red cloth and a brass oil lamp on a small gold tray. Behind him, a deity murti in a red and gold setting sits on a purple-draped gold altar with a lion figure and ornate gold arches, with a standing figure to the right and a black stone deity adorned with jewelled garlands to the left. Brass pots, gold kalasha vessels and a ceremonial umbrella surround the scene. A printed timestamp and address overlay the top right corner, indicating Mar 3, 2022 at Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-03-03Indoor temple shrine with gilded arched backdrop and draped red and maroon curtains. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and orange shawl with a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on the floor, holding his hand near his forehead with white ash markings on his chest and arms. In front of him is a small copper meru-shaped object on a gold stand, with a brass oil lamp and lit wicks on a tray, and brass vessels nearby. Behind him, a gilded throne-like platform with purple cloth holds deity murtis, a seated figure beside a smaller pair, and a carved lion figure. A timestamp in the corner reads Mar 15, 2022 at 4:40:21 PM, 28, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai. Presence of a candidate is unclear from appearance alone.2022-03-15A seated priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, performs a puja at a golden altar. Behind him a gilded shrine arch frames deity murtis adorned with white and orange flower garlands, including a standing figure with a crown and a seated figure, with a golden lion sculpture beside them. Before the priest sit a brass oil lamp burning, a conical golden kalasha-like vessel decorated with orange marigold flowers, brass bowls and a spoon on a gold tray, and a red-and-gold ceremonial parasol stands at right. A purple cloth covers the shrine platform. Overlay text in the upper right reads the date and location.2022-03-01SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 2/6/20222022-02-06 +1 copiesSHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 1/21/20222022-01-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with his back to the camera, bare-shouldered, performing an aarti with a lamp before a golden-arched shrine. Behind him sit deity murti figures: a central figure with white garment on a purple-draped golden throne, flanked by figures in green and blue silk. Brass oil lamps, a small bell, red curtains and a striped mat fill the scene. A timestamp overlay reads Jan 30, 2022 at 5:18:17 AM, 28 Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-01-30A photograph of a ritual in a shrine room. A bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands at left, wearing a face mask and holding a lit multi-flame oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden throne-like altar. On the gold-and-red altar sit several deity murtis in green, white and multicoloured silk and ornaments, with lit lamps above. Red drapes and garland swags frame the room, a golden trident stands at right beside a red-and-gold flag, and a brass plate with offerings sits on a striped floor mat. Timestamp overlay reads Jan 18, 2022 at 8:14:18 PM, Amman Sanadhi Street, Madurai.2022-01-18SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 3/18/20222022-03-18