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August 11 2009

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A figure in flowing saffron-orange robes stands at left, holding a brass vessel and a green leaf toward a small white shrine with a dome. Inside the shrine sits a seated statue in orange robes with a red-orange turban, hands in namaste, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. A coconut rests at its base, and the shrine is draped with orange cloth, white jasmine strands and a red-and-white garland on top. Palm fronds and a blue sky appear behind. The scene suggests a devotional offering at a statue shrine.2009-08-11August 08 20092009-08-08A man in saffron-orange robes stands outdoors beside a white shrine, gesturing with open hands toward a seated figure. He wears a long garland of white flowers and green beads with red flower accents around his neck, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. The shrine is white with draped white flower garlands hanging from its roof, a saffron cloth draped over its top edge, and a seated saffron-robed statue inside wearing a turban and a garland. Palm trees and a thatched hut appear in the background. Partially visible dark hair appears in the lower left foreground.2009-08-11A photograph of a white-painted shrine niche outdoors, with a man in a red sleeveless top and an orange sash, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands, reaching up with one hand on the white wall and the other holding a golden vessel to the shrine. Behind him, a woman in orange robes stands near a saffron flag on a pole, and other devotees, including a man in a white shirt and an older woman in a sari, look on. Flowers and a small pot with purple and pink blossoms rest in front of the shrine, and a video camera appears at the right edge.2009-08-08A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing beside a white shrine with flower garlands, a bindi on his forehead and a garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Beside him a man in white shirt and dhoti gestures toward the shrine, and a crowd of onlookers stands behind. Inside the white shrine sits a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron turban, adorned with garlands, and a dark plaque with inscribed lettering sits below. A large orange cloth hangs at right. Outdoor setting with white building and blue signage.2009-08-03A photograph of a shrine niche with a seated statue in saffron robes, an orange turban and rudraksha mala, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers, with a coconut at its base. A woman in orange robes, with a fruit-topped hair ornament and a gold-coloured vessel in hand, pours or offers at the statue. Beside her, a woman in a white top stands at the left edge, partly visible. The white shrine is decorated with hanging garlands and an orange cloth. The statue is a depiction, not a person.2009-08-11August 08 20092009-08-08Outdoor temple procession scene in bright daylight. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a maroon shawl holds a silver kalasha decorated with marigolds, white flowers and mango leaves, topped with a yellow coconut. Beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a long white garland with red and orange flowers, and a rudraksha mala, extending a hand toward the kalasha. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange-clad attendants stand near a red and gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall gold-topped staff. Palm trees and a bus appear in the background.2008-12-25February 23 20072007-02-23A priest with a shaved head, white dhoti and shawl, a gold and bead necklace, and tilak marks sits cross-legged before a white statue dressed in an orange robe, bead mala and gold ornament, its right hand raised in blessing. Behind the statue is a garlanded deity murti with yellow and orange flower garlands and a silver-embroidered backdrop. In front stand a brass oil lamp, a silver dish, small brass vessels and a large steel offering tray. Orange drapery and a gate hung with marigold strings frame the scene.2011-01-17July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a stone platform and red-and-white striped drapes. A man in a saffron orange sleeveless garment with a red and yellow flower garland and a green leafy garland stands at the right, holding a brass tray of white flowers and marigolds. Beside him, two men in orange robes stand, one holding a brass tray with flowers, the other gesturing with his hand. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman with dark hair in profile stand with hands folded in respect. Behind them, a deity murti in orange cloth with gold jewellery and a gold lamp sit on a white-draped altar decorated with petals and garlands. Four physical people are visible in total.2008-08-07