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Outdoor shrine under a large spreading tree where a gilded deity murti is garlanded with white, yellow and purple flowers and draped with an orange cloth. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl stands at the left, extending his hand toward offerings on a tray. Beside him an older man in white shirt and trousers holds a steel plate of offerings, and a younger man in a pink shirt stands at right. Several devotees stand in the background among the trees. Plates of fruit and food sit on a table near the murti, and a red-painted base is at its foot.

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Outdoor shrine under a large banyan tree showing a golden deity murti garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower strands and draped with an orange cloth. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl stands at the left, applying vibhuti or kumkum to the forehead of a seated man in white who holds a plate of offerings. Behind them, several devotees in white, striped shirts and a woman in a pink sari look on. Brass plates with flowers and small lamps sit on a red-painted base in front of the shrine.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a large shady tree. On the left, a golden deity murti is garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and draped with an orange cloth, seated before red-painted stones. A man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands center, applying vibhuti or kumkum to the forehead of an older man in a white shirt. Behind them, devotees in white and blue clothing wait, some holding small white packets and offering plates with fruit and flowers on a white-draped table. A woman in a pink top stands at lower left. No identifiable a person is visible in this image.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph at a shrine beneath large shade trees where a golden deity murti is garlanded with white, yellow, purple and green flower strands and draped with an orange cloth. A priest in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands beside a young man in a white-and-red striped shirt, both facing the shrine. On the right, a man in white shirt and grey trousers and another man in white hold white cloth bundles raised overhead. Offerings on a tray and a red-stained platform surround the murti. Several more people stand in the background, including a woman in an orange-brown sari. Kalasha-style offerings and a tray of prasad sit at the base.2010-02-12Outdoor temple ritual under a large shady banyan-type tree. On the left stands a golden deity murti draped with garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers and an orange sash, set on a red-painted base with offering plates. In the centre a man in a white dhoti-style shirt with a yellow shawl pours or applies a white substance onto the head of a kneeling man in white; to the right a second man in white raises a white cloth bundle over another devotee's head. Several other people in white and in a blue saree sit or stand in the background among trees and tents. Offering plates with fruit and flowers sit on a white-clothed table.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor temple scene under large shady trees. On the left, a golden deity murti stands on a red-orange painted base, adorned with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers and an orange cloth draped over its head. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl holds a silver plate of offerings, facing a woman in a pink and cream sari who holds a small plate with food and vermilion. Behind them, several devotees in white and blue clothing stand in line, one man in a white shirt holding a container overhead, and a few people sit or walk among the trees.2010-02-12A photograph of a golden deity murti in a silver arched shrine under a large tree, decorated with white and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a red and orange turban, a jeweled necklace and gold ornaments. A man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands at left holding up a lit oil lamp toward the murti with his right hand, while his other hand is raised in a folded-palm gesture. A seated person in yellow clothing sits in the background, and white and orange offerings lie at the base of the shrine.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a large tree. A golden deity murti sits within a silver arched frame draped with red cloth and garlands of yellow and purple flowers, with a green and gold headdress. Its base is covered in red and orange offerings. In front, a person with long dark hair wearing a white garment with a white shawl and red garland holds a brass bell and a flame in a small brass vessel for worship. Behind them, a bald man in an orange saffron robe and gold necklace stands watching. A bench and wooden fence sit to the side, with greenery behind.2010-01-01Outdoor temple scene under large shady trees. A golden deity murti stands in a niche, decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers and an orange sash, on a red-painted base with an offering tray. A man in a white dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl stands at center, offering prasadam from a plate to a woman in an orange blouse and green sari, with a girl in a yellow-trimmed white top and a young girl with a white and red dress in front. Behind them, devotees in red, yellow and dark clothing stand in a crowd, including a man in a striped shirt and a young man in a black shirt at right.2010-02-12A golden deity murti in a silver-framed niche under shady trees is adorned with a red-orange headcloth, white and purple garlands and a jewelled necklace, with an orange cloth draped behind it. In the foreground a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a brass lamp or bell over an offering plate near the base, while a seated man in yellow clothing tends a small flame nearby, and white cloth-wrapped offerings sit at the base. Two people are partially visible at the bottom edge with hands raised in greeting. Shiva worship with lamp offerings and garlanded abhishekam-style decoration.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.2010-02-12Outdoor temple scene under large shade trees where devotees gather around a golden deity murti decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The gold figure wears a green and red turban and layered necklaces. In front, a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl holds a small brass vessel while nearby brass plates with offerings and a lit lamp sit on a stone ledge. Several people in white and orange dhotis and white saris walk and stand around the shrine, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at the right. A pink-red cloth lies at the base with plastic bags and flower offerings. No person here is identified as a person.2010-01-01