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A devotional gathering before a shrine with a golden deity murti of a standing two-armed goddess pair decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by banana leaves, orange drapes and brass lamps. In the foreground a man lies prostrate on an orange cloth in full-length prostration, bare feet visible, wearing white. Surrounding devotees in white clothes stand close, including men in white shirts and white dhotis, older women in white saris with gold borders, and younger women with flowers in their hair, one wearing a rosette ribbon and a garland. A man at left wears a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests pada puja or darshan honouring a guest seated out of view, with the golden throne-like seat at the centre of the shrine.

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A crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes gathers in a temple hall decorated with orange drapes, banana leaves and red pillars. At the front, a person in white lies prostrate face-down on an orange cloth before a gold-decorated deity murti adorned with garlands. Standing devotees, some men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and cream saris with flowers in their hair, watch with hands joined. A red carpet runs toward the murti between metal railings. An orange cushioned seat stands near the shrine. The scene suggests padapuja-style veneration.2010-07-24A crowded temple darshan line moves along a red carpet toward a gilded shrine under a white canopy with orange curtains and banana plants. Two deity murtis stand at the centre, adorned with flower garlands and dressed in red and purple, with a golden arch behind them. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand at a metal railing on the left, many with white flower garlands. On the right, women in white saris, one in a blue-trimmed sari and one with a white flower in her hair, look toward the shrine. A child stands at the lower left edge.2010-07-24Crowded interior of a temple shrine with red curtains and carved stone pillars. Two gilded deity murti stand in the upper left, decorated with yellow and orange garlands, with a dark stone base below. Many devotees dressed in white crowd the space: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in white salwar and saris, some holding flowers or small offerings. A small red tray with ash or burnt material sits on the floor near a woman in white who holds an object. A priest in white with a yellow sash stands near the shrine, and another white-clad figure stands behind. People in the foreground wear backpacks and shoulder bags. Warm lamp light fills the scene.2009-12-16December 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded covered walkway at a temple-style shrine, with a line of devotees in white clothes moving past a golden-framed shrine. At the centre, a deity murti stands on a golden pedestal, decorated with garlands and flanked by smaller figures, against a red backdrop with orange drapes and banana plant decorations. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some wearing garlands and flower adornments, stand in a queue along metal railings, with several women in blue and grey saris nearby. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights and black speakers hang overhead.2010-07-24December 21 20092009-12-21A photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity murti. A framed portrait of a man in saffron robes sits on a red pedestal in front of the murti, also garlanded. Brass lamps and a tray of offerings are set on the floor. Several people in white traditional clothing and saffron-coloured garments gather at the rail, and a child in pink kneels in front while others pray and stand. Green banana leaves and palm fronds frame the foreground, with a striped red-and-white shrine wall around the scene.2009-12-29Photo of a temple abhishekam scene before a gilded deity shrine with a grey stone arch and orange curtains. At the centre, a black linga-like murti on a white peetha is garlanded with marigold and white flower strands and decorated with a glittering ornament. Behind it stand two painted deity figures in pink and red garments with crowns. A man in an orange kurta bends forward, while devotees in white dhotis and white saris crowd the front. One man balances a tray of yellow and white flowers, bananas and coconuts on his head, another holds a flower tray on his shoulder, and a woman in white with a long plait stands nearby. Packaged sweets and offerings are placed on the ground, and small brass oil lamps line the shrine.2009-12-20December 21 20092009-12-21Devotees stand in a shrine hall before a golden-arched niche holding a deity murti of a male and a female figure, garlanded with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands and dressed in blue and red cloth. Brass lamps and ornate stone pillars frame the shrine, with orange curtains on the sides. In the foreground, people in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees with gold borders stand with their backs to the camera, several with hands joined or folded, while a man in a green shirt and light trousers stands near the centre. Dark-haired devotees in white dress and a woman in a blue saree are visible at right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-07-04Photograph inside a temple hall during a worship ceremony before a decorated deity murti shrine. The central deity murti is garlanded with bright flower garlands, flanked by two smaller garlanded murtis, with a tiered colourful canopy and yellow and red decorative hangings. In the foreground, several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis stand bare-chested, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace, while a young man in a white dhoti stands beside them. A woman in a dark top and a man in a white shirt and a bare-chested figure face the shrine. A brass oil lamp and a bundle of flowers rest on the floor. A large crowd of devotees, many women in saris and men in white and coloured shirts, sits and stands along the sides of the hall. Banana leaves and palm fronds decorate the pillars.2012-04-05A photograph of a ritual at a shrine with a gilded arch and carved stone pillars. Behind the scene, a golden deity murti of a standing and seated divine pair wears yellow garments and is garlanded with alternating red and yellow flower strings. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a braided, long-haired appearance sits on an orange cushioned seat while a man in a white shirt kneels with a tray and a woman in a white sari with red floral print kneels with hands folded. Two men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand at left and right, and a man in orange robes stands at far left. A purple and blue mat and an orange floor cloth cover the ground. Ritual implements, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass lamps stand on the altar.2010-07-07