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A photograph of a temple shrine under a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at a stone counter, placing a white and red flower garland around his neck with both hands; a gold chain is visible at his chest. Behind him, another figure in orange and a few other saffron-clad people move about the counter, and a banana leaf and small brass oil lamp sit on the counter. On the right, a stone shrine holds a deity murti with a framed portrait decorated with red flowers, and an orange curtain and a painted blue and red pillar frame the scene. a person is not visibly identifiable here; the man is described by role as a devotee in saffron.

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A photograph of a temple shrine during worship. A large deity murti in a golden arched niche is draped with marigold garlands and red and orange flowers, and it sits on a white and red decorated pedestal. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand at the granite platform in front, one holding a lamp toward the deity and another tending offerings on silver trays with flowers. A man in a yellow shawl and white clothes stands at left beside a fellow in orange holding a long staff. Red curtains frame the open pavilion, and white plants and flowers decorate its edges. The scene looks like a puja or aarti in progress.2008-12-26 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard with a decorated shrine on the left, draped in flower garlands and marigold strings, with a stone plinth and deity murti partly visible. A figure in long-haired, orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and stands with palms joined in namaste, facing the shrine. Behind him, several men in orange robes and gold-yellow shawls carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, while others in white dhotis stand by. A tall brass kalasha stands at right near a large banana plant and a white wall.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine with stone carved pillars and a shrine niche decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Inside, a deity murti sits on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop and gilded ornaments. In front, two men in ritual dress perform worship: one in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti holds a brass tray, while the other in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Brass lamps and an oil lamp stand in front of the shrine, and a fire burns in a fire pit to the left against an orange and white wall. The worship appears to be an aarti or puja. Two people are partially visible.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a stone canopy decorated with fresh flowers and marigold garlands. Inside, a deity murti of a seated couple, with golden crowns and red and gold draped cloth, sits on a raised golden platform. A standing figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace waves a lamp or arati before the shrine. Two men stand to the left, one in orange holding a brass tray and one in white dhoti with a bare chest and a sacred thread, possibly carrying offerings. An orange cloth hangs from the roof beside a red-and-white striped pillar. Small brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on the stone ledge.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine interior. On the left, a standing sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red rudraksha-style cord and bare feet faces a raised stone altar, while a second man in white dhoti and shawl stands further back near a doorway. The shrine has grey carved stone pillars, a golden canopy, and a deity murti draped in a red cloth, adorned with multicolour flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone platform, and a red-orange cloth hangs beside the pillar. A small seated figure in saffron robes appears near the altar, possibly a statue.2010-10-12A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a grey stone platform and pillars draped in orange cloth and banana leaves. A large deity murti is decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, and a brass lamp stands in front. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a leopard-print shawl stands with palms joined in prayer facing the shrine. To the right, several people in orange robes and rudraksha malas hold brass plates and offerings, and a brass tray with a lit flame sits on a stand.2010-02-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-carved arch framing a pair of deity murtis draped in red and garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strings and flowers. A woman in an orange sari stands at center, pouring or offering from a silver vessel toward the deities, while a man in orange robes stands to her left and another orange-clad figure holds a small brass pot to the right. Two brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and a small white seated stone figure and a small bronze figure sit before the shrine. Red curtains hang on either side with green banana leaves and flowers at the top corners.2010-02-12Outdoor covered walkway at an ashram temple shrine decorated with banana leaves, flower garlands and hanging yellow leaves. Inside a shrine with an ornate arch, a deity murti is adorned with orange and marigold garlands. Several men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans stand and walk on a concrete floor; one wears a rudraksha mala and another carries a small bag. A person in a white robe with an orange shawl stands in the left foreground with their back to the camera. One man in a dark suit stands at right beside a white wall. Several people visible.2008-12-30