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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.

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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.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 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.2010-02-12A photograph outdoors under large leafy trees showing a shrine-like structure draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, a silver arched canopy above, and a trident (trishul) standing in front. A person in an orange-saffron garment and orange head covering reaches toward the deity murti or shrine area with both arms. Several men in white dhotis and white kurta-style garments with yellow shawls stand behind a low wooden railing of branches, watching the ritual. Another trident stands on the right. Foliage and tree trunks frame the scene.2010-01-01Outdoor 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.2010-02-12September 02 20172017-09-02 +3 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31September 02 20172017-09-02A 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-02-12January 01 20112011-01-01Outdoor photo beneath a large tree at a shrine. A dark stone deity murti, possibly a serpent-associated form, is garlanded with thick bands of marigold and multicoloured flowers and stands on a red-painted base with flower offerings. A man in white clothes and a cream-coloured coat stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on the right. Other people in white kurtas, beige jackets and a white cap raise hands in greeting near the shrine. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at the right edge, and photographers with cameras are visible among the crowd. Several people are visible in the scene.2007-01-01 +1 copies