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A temple shrine with brightly painted pink, green and blue walls framing a golden throne. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-orange beaded garland sits on a golden peetha draped with a white cloth, hands folded in front. Two large painted guardian figures with raised swords and tridents stand on either side. In the foreground a bald priest in orange robes raises a tall multi-tiered oil lamp with a flame during aarti, while several orange-robed attendants sit on the floor, some with hands joined. Brass lamps stand on the marble floor.

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February 27 20132013-02-27Inside a colourful temple hall, a bald priest in orange robes raises a multi-tiered lit aarti lamp toward a seated figure on a gilded throne draped with a white and dark tiger-striped cloth. The seated figure wears an orange garment, a red and white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands raised in blessing. Two large painted dvarapala guardian statues with four arms, crowns and trident-like staffs flank the central doorway. Two more robed attendants in orange sit at the sides, and a small framed picture rests on the white floor. Pastel pink, green and blue pillars and friezes frame the scene.2013-02-27A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl kneels in the foreground, lifting a tall multi-tiered brass oil lamp with flames toward a shrine. Behind him, a seated figure in a red robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, hands raised in a gesture. Flanking the entrance are two painted, multi-armed guardian figures in pink and green, each holding a staff. Brass lamps stand on either side, and string lights glow inside the shrine. The scene appears to be an aarti or lamp offering at a shrine.2013-03-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-print cloth, centred in a shrine doorway. Two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns and tridents flank the doorway, which is framed by blue, pink and green columns. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes holds a multi-tiered lit oil lamp aarti toward the throne, while other saffron-clad attendants sit nearby. A brass lamp stands at the right.2013-02-27A priest in orange cloth with bare upper body and white sacred markings on his forearm and chest performs aarti with a multi-tiered flame lamp before a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sitting in a bright shrine decorated with pink, green and blue painted pillars. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and flaming crowns, one holding a trident, flank the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a white cloth with a tiger-like design covers the throne seat. Another attendant in orange kneels beside the throne, and a figure in white sits near the base. The setting suggests a temple puja.2013-03-08A temple shrine hall with painted pink, blue and green walls. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms holding tridents and staffs flank a gilded throne in an arched doorway. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes and a beaded mala sits on a tiger-skin draped throne. A priest in an orange shawl with white ash marks on his arm stands in the foreground holding a silver multi-tiered aarti lamp with lit flames. Two attendants in white kneel beside the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on the marble floor.2013-03-27A ceremonial aarti scene in a richly painted hall. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron shawl and white ash markings raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Behind him, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped cloth, with attendants in white and orange kneeling nearby. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms, holding clubs, flank the throne on pink and blue pillars. Tall brass lamps stand on the marble floor, and the hall is decorated with garlands and colourful friezes.2013-03-27March 18 20132013-03-18A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pink, green and blue walls and two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms holding staffs and weapons flanking the entrance. In the centre, a seated figure in a golden ornate throne covered with a tiger-skin cloth wears orange robes, a red beaded necklace and a crown-like headpiece, one hand raised in blessing. A priest in the foreground wearing an orange cloth and gold necklace, shaved head, faces the shrine and lifts a large lit multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti). Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a few seated people in white and orange sit near the throne. Hanging lamps and strings of lights decorate the back.2013-03-05Photograph inside a temple hall with pastel pink, blue and green painted walls. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian figures holding tridents and maces. In the foreground, a priest in orange garments and white forehead markings raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Other seated devotees in white and orange clothing attend nearby, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Ritual puja scene with aarti in progress.2013-03-08A temple-hall photograph with a shaved-headed priest in the foreground wearing an orange-brown dhoti and gold ornaments, holding a tall multi-tiered lamp with lit flames aloft toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth and wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms and fierce faces flank the throne against a pastel blue and pink backdrop. Brass lamps stand on the floor, and a few devotees sit to the side in white and orange clothing.2013-03-05February 27 20132013-02-27