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A seated figure in a red robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a white tiger-skin cushion, framed by a doorway in a painted temple hall with colourful dwarapala guardian figures holding tridents and maces. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-red cloth holds up a tiered brass oil lamp with lit wicks, beside a small brass bell. Two attendants in orange robes stand near the throne, and a woman in a gold-and-orange sari stands on the right beside a seated woman in dark clothing. The scene looks like a puja or aarti in progress. The seated figure matches the appearance cues for a person, with a rudraksha mala and red robe, though the image is not clear enough to confirm.

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March 13 20132013-03-13March 05 20132013-03-05A photograph inside a colourfully painted temple hall with pink, green and blue ornamentation. Two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, fierce moustached faces and trident-like staffs flank a doorway. Within the doorway a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, surrounded by hanging lamps. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes holds a lit multi-branched oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne. Other devotees in orange kneel at the sides with hands joined, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor.2013-02-27A 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.2013-03-05Inside a richly painted temple shrine with blue walls, pink and green borders and two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with raised weapons flanking the entrance. A seated figure in a gold throne draped with a white and black tiger-skin cloth sits at the centre, wearing an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Lit lamps and a gold-plated arch frame the throne. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes holds up a tall multi-tiered lamp of flaming wicks toward the throne, and seated devotees in white sit at the side. A bronze oil lamp stands on the floor at the right. A figure in the throne is the candidate for a person, seated in the honoured position on the throne and wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with orange clothing and visible adornment cues.2013-03-05Photograph inside an ornate temple hall with painted blue and pink walls and two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms holding tridents and staffs. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red garland sits on a large gold throne with a white tiger-print cloth draped over its base, with hanging lamps and string lights behind. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti tray beside brass lamps on the marble floor. Several robed attendants in orange sit near the throne, and a figure on the right sits in prayer.2013-02-27A photograph inside a richly painted temple hall, with a central doorway framed by pink and green pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an elaborate golden throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, with hanging lamps above. Two large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns, many arms and trident-like staffs stand on either side. In the foreground, a priest in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and a gold necklace performs an aarti with a multi-tiered brass oil lamp, while another attendant in white sits nearby. Brass oil lamps stand along the floor, and a seated woman in saffron is at the side of the throne. The seated figure on the throne is shown in appearance alone, without a clear identity.2013-03-05February 27 20132013-02-27A photograph inside a brightly painted temple-style hall. A seated figure in orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, raising one hand in blessing. Flanking the entrance are two large painted deity murti with orange-red skin, multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, one holding a trident. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl holds a multi-tiered oil lamp lit with flames, and other figures in orange robes sit near the throne. Brass lamps and hanging lamps decorate the scene, and an aarti-style lamp ceremony appears to be underway.2013-02-27March 24 20132013-03-24March 08 20132013-03-08Photograph inside a temple-style hall with turquoise and pink painted walls and two large painted guardian figures with raised weapons flanking a doorway. Seated centrally on an ornate gilded throne draped with a striped cloth is a person in saffron-orange robes wearing a red-and-gold necklace and a beaded mala, hands raised near the chest. In front, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and a mala sits on the floor beside a tiered brass oil lamp with lit flames. A woman in a red blouse and orange sari sits nearby, and a man in white clothes sits on a carpet at right with his head bowed in prayer. Small lights shine behind the throne and a water bottle sits near the seated man.2013-03-13