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May 24 20132013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24A temple puja in progress before a deity shrine. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, bends forward holding a silver tray with offerings near a small lit oil lamp and burning flames. Behind him a seated attendant in orange kneels. The shrine holds a golden bull (nandi) statue and a golden-framed deity murti draped with garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. Colourful painted pillars and a multi-armed painted deity figure with a trident frame the scene, and fresh flower garlands sit on a red-draped table at right.2013-05-24A temple shrine photograph showing a priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl lifting a lit multi-wick oil lamp toward two deity murtis dressed in red silk and draped in multicoloured garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. The murtis stand behind a golden vahana of a seated animal. A second priest in orange kneels at the lower right, pouring or offering something near the base, while a bare-chested young attendant with white sacred markings on his arms and chest joins his hands in prayer at the lower left. Behind them a painted deity figure with a crown and multiple arms holds a trident-like weapon, set in a bright pink, green and yellow painted arch. Smoke and light haze fill the air, and a small painted figure sits at the left edge. Aarti with oil lamp, deity murti puja.2013-05-19May 24 20132013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24November 05 20132013-11-05November 05 20132013-11-05May 19 20132013-05-19A priest in orange dhoti and a wrapped dark turban stands bare-chested, holding a brass plate with a lit flame in both hands, performing aarti before an altar. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace with pendant. Before him is a golden altar decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, brass lamps and kalasha-style pots, with red and pink floral garlands hanging on golden pillars. Behind the altar stand deity murtis draped in red and adorned with peacock feather decorations. The ceremony is a worship offering with flowers and lamps.2022-01-07February 21 20162016-02-21May 17 20132013-05-17