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April 30 20122012-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe with a red sash pouring petals from a silver plate over a black stone Shiva lingam. The lingam is draped with pink, red and white flowers and bells hang at its base. Behind it stand decorated deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands against a red and green backdrop. The priest, shown mid-action, appears to be performing an abhishekam or puja. One person is visible.2008-05-032011 - Photo AlbumA photograph of a temple shrine in a Hindu temple hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap stands at left, leaning toward a golden canopied shrine and holding a small metal vessel and a bowl of offerings. The deity murti inside the shrine is adorned with a green and orange flower garland, red floral decorations, and a peacock feather fan. Dark green and purple drapes frame the shrine and a red-and-orange cloth covers the base. Visible lettering on the wall reads ISKCON TEMPLE area text partially. Warm lamp light illuminates the scene. The figure in saffron robes performs puja, matching the page's reference to a person attending a darshan event, though the appearance is only partly visible.June 05 20122012-06-05A small indoor shrine room with white walls. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a small deity murti on a draped table. Behind him, a man in white clothing stands near the altar. The altar is decorated with orange and gold cloth, white flower garlands and yellow flowers. At left, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange clothing with a gold necklace, garlanded with red and white flowers. A brown and gold drape hangs on the right wall. The scene shows abhishekam being performed. A date stamp in the lower right reads 15/8/2010.2010-08-15 +1 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02 +1 copies2010 - Photo AlbumA temple ritual photograph in which a shirtless man with dark hair pulled back, wearing an orange-red dhoti, stands at left reaching up with both hands to a deity murti. The murti is draped in a bright orange garment, heavily adorned with strings of pearls and beads, and wrapped in red roses, white flower garlands and green leaves. A pink silk cloth hangs behind it beside an ornate gold-toned canopy. At far left, another person in orange robes stands beside a brass tray of flowers. Stone pillars and a warm orange wall frame the scene.2012-04-30 +1 copies2010 - Photo Album +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands at left, wearing a long multicolored flower garland, and holds a metal ritual vessel from which flames rise. Beside him on a decorated altar are two metal deity murtis, one seated with a raised hand, and a large yellow marigold garland draped over offerings. Brass and silver puja vessels, bowls of flowers and fruit sit on a cloth in front, under a canopy with purple and white decorations. The scene suggests a fire ritual or aarti at an outdoor puja tent.