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A shaved-headed priest in saffron robes stands in the foreground, holding a lit aarti lamp toward a shrine. Inside a blue-walled temple-style hall, a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold-and-red back wears a red-and-white garland and beaded necklaces, flanked by saffron-clad attendants. To the right, two deity murtis in dark blue and purple silk with gold borders and yellow-orange flower garlands stand beside a golden arch. On the left, a warrior-like deity murti with a flaming crown holds a trident-like staff, and a golden-coiled pedestal stands nearby. Brass oil lamps and a tiered lamp stand are on the glossy floor.

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March 13 20132013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13Interior temple shrine painted in turquoise and pink with ornate arches. In the foreground a bald priest in orange robes and a saffron shawl holds a lit multi-tiered lamp (aarti) toward the altar. Centre, a seated figure in a golden throne with a red garland and beads sits in front of a glowing doorway strung with lamps; he wears an orange wrap and rudraksha beads, with attendants in orange nearby. Left, a painted deity figure with a flame halo and a garlanded black stone deity murti stand; right, two silver-clad deity murtis in blue and purple silk with marigold garlands, one wearing an orange crown. Floor is polished white marble.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple-style stage inside an ashram hall during a puja. A priest in a rust-orange cloth, bare-shouldered and with sacred ash marks, stands in the foreground facing the altar and raises his arm holding a ritual implement. In the centre, a seated figure in red garments sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat before a gold-framed doorway. Two seated priests in orange robes sit at lower left with books or papers. Flanking the altar are a deity murti in green with red and orange flower garlands on the left, a tall orange-clad guardian figure with a lamp stand, and a pair of murtis in pink and magenta saris with gold crowns and flower garlands on the right. Brass lamps and a lit lamp stand stand nearby, and the walls are painted turquoise with pink and gold ornamentation.2013-04-18A temple-style hall shows a ritual in progress before a richly decorated shrine painted in pink, blue and gold. A central golden throne holds a seated figure wearing a red garland and red robe, with lamps and hanging brass ornaments beside it. On the right, two deity murtis in pink and magenta skirts with green and purple garlands and gold crowns are decorated with flowers. On the left, a standing deity murti with a garland is accompanied by a multi-armed figure holding a stringed instrument. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange garment faces the shrine with his back to the camera, while two young boys in saffron clothes stand near the front, one holding a book, beside brass lamps and a white floor. A line of seated devotees in orange robes is visible behind the throne.2013-04-18 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with blue walls and ornate pink and gold arches. A man in a red-orange shawl stands at left, back to camera, facing a central golden throne-like seat on a dais where a figure in red robes sits. Golden lamps stand at right beside a shrine of two deity murti draped in magenta and purple cloth and flower garlands, and a green-clad deity murti at left, with a painted multi-armed figure holding a musical instrument beside it. Several seated devotees in saffron garments sit at lower left near the dais. Ritual padapuja setting.2013-04-18Photograph of a temple-style stage set with painted blue and pink walls and ornate arches. At center, a seated figure in orange robes and red-beaded mala sits on a large gold throne with a white cushion, flanked by attendants in orange. Two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel at lower left before a brass tray near a golden seated figure draped in green. A painted fierce deity with multiple arms and flaming hair holds a weapon at left. On the right, two deity murtis in blue and purple garments are decorated with marigold garlands and crowns.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of a temple-style hall with a pastel blue and pink painted backdrop. Centre, a figure in red and gold seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) in a doorway draped with hanging strands. To the left, a green-skinned deity murti decorated with a flower garland, beside a painted multi-armed figure holding a trident-like staff. To the right, two deity murtis in pink and magenta silk, garlanded with red, orange and white flowers. In front, two priests in saffron/orange robes sit on the floor with a small lamp and papers, while other attendants in orange sit near the throne. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand along the floor, and the polished white floor reflects the scene.2013-04-18April 18 20132013-04-18