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Outdoor photo under a dense canopy of trees at a shrine. On the left, a gilded deity murti decorated with white, yellow, purple and green flower garlands and an orange cloth stands within a silver-framed arch. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward near the murti with a yellow sash over his shoulder. Behind him, a crowd of devotees sits and stands along a dirt path, including a young girl in an orange dress, women in orange, green and pink saris, and men in white shirts. Some hold their hands folded in prayer, and a few wear marks on their foreheads. Wooden posts and rope fencing line the walkway.

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Outdoor photo beneath a shady tree canopy showing a golden-bronze deity murti in a silver-framed niche, adorned with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers and an orange cloth, seated on a red cushioned base with offerings. A priest in white clothing bends forward at the left, tending the shrine. Devotees stand and sit along a dirt path to the right, several in saris and kurtas, some in orange and white, a few in dark shirts. Wooden poles and fencing frame the path. Visible persons total roughly 20 and are partially visible in places. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2010-02-12Outdoor devotional scene beneath a dense canopy of leafy trees. On the left stands a gold-and-silver shrine with an arched silver frame housing a golden deity murti garlanded with purple, pink, white and yellow flower garlands and draped in an orange sash, with offerings and a tray set at its base. In front, a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl stands near a white-haired woman in white, and several devotees in white, orange and yellow saris and kurtas sit and stand along a wooden-fenced path, some with hands folded.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor devotional scene beneath a large leafy tree. A golden deity murti stands on a red-painted base, draped in garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers with an orange cloth at its shoulder, and offerings such as plates of food and white cloth packets are placed at its foot. A bald man in a white dhoti and an unbuttoned white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at the shrine, facing it. Around him, a crowd of devotees pays respects: a girl in a green dress with her hands folded, a woman in an orange blouse, a girl in pink and a woman in a yellow top, and men in white and dark shirts waiting behind them. Several devotees stand in line under the shade.2010-02-12Outdoor photo at a shaded roadside shrine beneath large trees. A golden deity murti stands in a silver-framed niche, adorned with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and a red-orange cloth. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl stands at the shrine, tending offerings and oil lamps placed at its base, with white-wrapped packets nearby. A crowd of devotees gathers close in front, including children in orange and green clothes, women in saris, and men in white caps and shirts, some raising phones to film. The setting is an open dusty path lined with greenery.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree shows a golden deity murti decorated with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth draped across its shoulders, set within a silver-framed niche. In front, a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl bends forward over the murti, apparently performing worship. Around him, devotees stand and gather, including a woman in a green sari, a woman in an orange sari, and several men in white and orange garments, some with hands folded in prayer. A large crowd is visible behind them among the trees and a white building.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor puja beside a golden deity murti adorned with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth sash, set in a shaded grove of trees. A priest in white dhoti and a yellow-edged shawl stands at the murti's base beside a brass plate of offerings. Nearby, a crowd of devotees watches and waits, including a man in a black shirt holding a phone, women in saris and children in orange and yellow clothing, with a few seated people in the background beneath the trees.2010-02-12Outdoor photo under a broad shady tree at an open shrine. A golden deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche, draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower strands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the lower left near offerings and a plate, while a crowd of devotees, including women in saffron and blue saris and men in dark shirts, stands and sits along a dirt path. Some people wear glasses and some carry small children. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this scene.2010-02-12Outdoor photo under a large banyan tree showing a gilded and silver shrine with a dark-faced deity murti wearing an orange cloth and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers, set in an ornate arched niche. A priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at the shrine, presenting offerings. Devotees stand and sit in front, including a woman in orange sari and women in green and yellow saris, while a man in dark t-shirt and older people in white clothes gather around. A standing blue-clad figure appears in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor scene beside a leafy tree at a shrine. On the left, a black-faced deity murti in a golden crown and orange-red cloth is decorated with a thick garland of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, and the shrine is framed by a red drape. A bare-headed man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands at centre-left, reaching toward a row of people in white and pale shirts. An older woman in a white sari with her hands pressed together stands at right, and several men and boys in light shirts gather around the shrine under the trees.2011-07-15A photo of devotees gathered at an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree. A black-faced statue with a golden crown and orange garment, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and multicoloured flowers, stands at left, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. A shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt stands near the statue with a brass lamp, while a man in a white shirt with his hands folded in prayer faces it, and a woman in a light sari stands at right. Offerings of white cloth bundles and flowers sit at the statue's base. Fencing and other people are visible in the background.2011-07-15A crowded outdoor scene under leafy trees where devotees gather around a golden deity murti decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands and a red draped backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near the murti, and a woman in a white sari receives something from him at the front. Other women wear white saris, orange and red blouses, and bright salwar. Many men in white shirts and dhotis press forward through the crowd, with a boy in a black shirt among them. The statue sits on a gilded red pedestal, and the scene suggests puja or prasadam distribution.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of devotees gathered under shady trees before a golden shrine statue of a seated deity murti draped in a red and orange cloth and heavy garlands of marigolds and flowers with a silver arch. In the foreground a young man in white clothes with an orange collar stands beside the shrine, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti performs a puja with a lit oil lamp on a tray. Nearby a woman in a yellow-green sari and women in red and orange saris stand among the crowd, and many men in white shirts and dhotis wait behind a wooden railing in the dappled green setting.2009-07-07