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July 25 20152015-07-25Inside a temple shrine framed by two large painted female dvarapala guardian figures with gold ornaments, rudraksha-style necklaces and blue-and-orange skirts. Two shaved-headed priests in orange-red and saffron-gold dhotis and shawls stand before a central deity murti decorated with gold crown, garlands and a gold-embroidered cloth, conducting a puja with a plate of offerings and an oil lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor at the lower corners, and a kalasha-like ornament rests on the altar in front of the deity.2015-07-25Inside a temple shrine, two priests in saffron and reddish-orange dhotis with gold-bordered shawls perform worship before a central deity murti decorated with white and gold garlands. The murti wears a tall crown and sits on an orange cloth with flanking consorts draped in red and orange garments. In the foreground a priest holds a brass tray of offerings, while a woman in an orange sari with a red garland stands near the shrine. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with gold ornaments flank the doorway, and brass oil lamps sit at the base of the frame, with a small kalasha-like object draped in flowers in front.2015-07-25A temple shrine viewed through a doorway framed by painted blue walls with red and gold scrollwork pillars. Two large painted guardian figures flank the entrance, one on each side, with gold jewellery and crowns. Inside, a priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands at the left edge holding a brass tray with a bell and a small vessel. A woman in an orange sari with a red garland stands in the doorway facing the shrine. The main deity murti is dressed in white with gold and green garments, a gold crown, and long garlands, set before a gold arch. Below, a smaller shivalinga-style image sits on a teal cloth, decorated with flower garlands and a red-and-gold ornament.2015-07-25A temple shrine scene in which two priests in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders perform worship before a shrine. The taller priest in the centre holds a brass plate, while another in the foreground, bald and wearing a red shawl, holds a bowl. Within the shrine stands a golden deity murti draped in a garland of white flowers, with a small lamp and pink offerings before it. Tall painted statues of deities with crowns, gold jewellery and raised hands flank the doorway, and an oil lamp sits on the floor at lower right.2015-07-25June 06 20142014-06-06A temple shrine scene with a painted statue of a deity on the right, holding a trident and a rudraksha-style ornament, decorated in gold necklaces and orange-and-blue dhoti. In the shrine behind a glass window, a silver-crowned deity murti sits draped in red and green cloth with garlands. A priest in orange-yellow ritual clothes and eyeglasses holds a brass plate with a lamp and offerings, while a second man in orange garments and a garland stands beside him. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari holds a tray of white flowers. A small Shivalingam decorated with garlands sits at the base of the shrine. The scene shows puja offerings being performed.2015-07-25A temple shrine doorway viewed from the front, framed by painted yellow-and-red pillars with floral scroll patterns. Inside, a deity murti with a tall crown and a golden arched backdrop is decorated with red and white garlands. Flanking figures wear green and gold garments. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at the left edge holding a tray. Beneath the shrine, a smaller murti sits on a draped cloth with a rudraksha mala and marigold garlands. A large painted statue of a standing female figure is visible at the right edge. No identifiable person is visible in the scene.2015-05-29November 18 20152015-11-18November 05 20132013-11-05November 18 20152015-11-18December 26 20132013-12-26