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A photograph inside a gilded shrine at an ashram. In the centre, a black-faced deity murti stands in a green-curtained niche, wearing a golden crown, jewelled ornaments and a red-and-gold cloth, holding a trident and other weapons. In the foreground a young boy in saffron-orange cloth and a matching orange turban, with an orange rudraksha mala, stands on a red cloth holding a brass bowl and a small plate. At lower left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bows toward the altar, with brass offering plates set on the red-and-white striped mat. Golden lamp-bearing female statues flank the shrine.

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Photo of a golden shrine at an outdoor temple setting with trees behind. A large dark deity murti stands in the centre, decorated with gold crown, jewelled ornaments, and a green backdrop with a red cloth. Golden dvarapala figures holding lamps flank the entrance, and a golden trishul stands at right. A young attendant in orange robes, orange turban, and rudraksha mala stands holding a brass vessel near the shrine. In the foreground a man in white clothing kneels on red mats before offerings in brass plates. Scene suggests puja at the shrine.2018-12-20A photo inside a gilded temple shrine at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. A black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne is adorned with jewelled ornaments, a gold crown and a red-and-yellow cloth, holding a trident-like staff. In front, a young boy in orange robes and an orange headwrap holds a brass plate and touches a golden pillar, while an older man in white dhoti and shirt bends toward him. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and golden carved panels surround the shrine.2018-12-20A gilded temple shrine holds a dark deity murti with a crown and multicolored garments, flanked by golden lamp-bearing figures and tall brass oil lamps. A saffron-robed priest or sannyasi with a red turban stands at the right, holding a small offering tray. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and shirt, wearing a red backpack, bends low on a red-and-brown mat, reaching toward a brass plate of offerings. Red cloth draping and carved golden pillars frame the scene.2018-12-20Photograph inside a gilded shrine at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. A black deity murti with a gold crown and trident-like staff sits on a red-draped pedestal, flanked by gold lamp-bearing female figures. A barefoot attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with a red turban and rudraksha mala, stands holding a brass plate. In the foreground a person in white clothes prostrates with forehead to a red-and-brown woven mat. Offerings and brass plates sit on the floor before smaller figures. Two persons are visible, one prostrating and one standing, with a deity murti and a dressed statue at the centre.2018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20December 21 20182018-12-21Photograph inside a temple shrine. A man with a bearded face, a tripundra of white ash on his forehead, and an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed. Beside him is a golden ornate shrine screen. In the centre, a golden-decorated throne with a green cushion holds a small deity murti adorned with a red flower garland and a jewelled necklace; flower garlands of red and pink hang around it, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. Behind, two black stone deity figures wear gold jewellery, red and pink flowers and dhotis, with a purple and white decorated arch. The man's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of orange saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and bearing, but his face is not clearly visible; identity remains uncertain.2020-06-06December 11 20182018-12-11December 21 20182018-12-21A shirtless young priest in orange dhoti and a rudraksha-bead cord, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms, holds a green coconut-shaped vessel with a flame, performing aarti before a richly adorned deity murti of Meenakshi on a golden throne. The murti wears an orange and gold sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a crown, and a garland of yellow and red flowers, and holds a sceptre. Ornate gold carved panels and oil lamps surround the shrine.2017-05-05