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November 09 2007

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A photograph of a temple ritual at a deity shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Two large golden-faced deity murtis sit side by side, one wearing a red and gold crown and jewelled necklaces, the other in a red silk sari with gold ornaments. In front, a tall golden kalasha stands wrapped in garlands. A man in a long saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a flower garland stands on the raised platform holding a small lamp toward the deities. A second person in orange clothing kneels at the lower left, reaching up toward the offering. Potted flowers and a brass lamp stand decorate the sides of the shrine under a plain ceiling.2009-12-24A temple sanctum scene with a large ornate golden frame and garlanded deity murtis, including a standing figure draped in orange and red flower garlands with a tripundra on the forehead. In the centre a long-haired person in orange robes stands near the altar with arm extended, while a man in white dhoti and a girl in a white sari with a long braid, seen from behind, stand before the altar. Fruit offerings, brass lamps and a black Nandi with a garland sit in the foreground. A cameraman in orange films at left, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange stands at right with a bowl.2007-11-09December 19 20162016-12-19June 08 20172017-06-08January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on a gold lion-armed throne, wearing an orange-saffron robe and draped orange shawl, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with the feet resting on the throne's footstool. Before the throne, four women sit on the floor behind trays of flowers, red hibiscus, white blossoms, brass oil lamps and small silver bowls, with one woman in a red sari and another in a yellow-and-white sari with a mala. Behind the throne hang yellow flower garlands, brass bells and a bright multicolour flower garland, and a black wall and air conditioner complete the room. a person is seated on the throne with the devotees offering puja trays before him.2013-09-05December 19 20162016-12-19November 09 20072007-11-09July 06 20142014-07-06June 04 20142014-06-04 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05March 25 20082008-03-25