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June 12 20102010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched niche. Inside, a deity murti with a red turban-like crown and multiple arms sits beside a second figure in gold ornaments. A priest in white clothing with a yellow-trimmed shawl kneels at the front, raising his hands to a garlanded figure in purple and gold. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offering plates and flower garlands sit on the altar platform. Red curtains hang at the sides, and a framed picture appears at the lower right. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at the shrine.2010-06-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden gilded deity pair seated on a raised pedestal under a carved stone arch, flanked by granite pillars and red curtains. The central gilded figure wears a red turban and holds a trident-like staff, with a rudraksha mala at the neck; a garland of yellow and white flowers hangs before the pedestal. Below, a priest in white dhoti and shawl kneels and tends offerings, with silver plates, a small lamp and brass vessels on the floor. Seated before the pedestal is a person in saffron/orange robes with white hair, receiving the ritual. Oil lamps and a small framed deity image stand at the sides.2011-01-17June 12 20102010-06-12A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Two gilded deity murti stand under a carved arch: one wears a red turban and holds a trident-like staff, the other wears a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, with garlands of yellow flowers draped at their feet. In front, a shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti sits on the stone platform, leaning over a seated figure dressed in orange and white. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and silver bowls of offerings sit on the altar in front. Two people are visible.2011-01-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 07 20132013-07-07August 13 20112011-08-13October 24 20102010-10-24July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a large seated deity murti draped in green cloth and adorned with long marigold garlands, flanked by tall brass lamps. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a purple mat at left, with his hands joined, facing the shrine. Brass pots, bowls and offering vessels are arranged on the platform in front of the deity, and a small pink-clad figure stands in a niche at right. The frame is a temple interior with carved golden arches and wooden columns.