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A 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.

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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.2010-07-24A photograph of a covered temple hall with a red carpet runner leading toward a decorated shrine. A large deity murti sits in the shrine, framed by a colourful garland arch of yellow, orange and pink flowers, with red cloth drapes on either side. Devotees stand along metal railings on both sides. In the foreground, a man in a blue striped shirt faces the shrine, and a woman in a yellow outfit is at right. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand near the shrine and the red carpet, with a woman in a white sari and a man in a grey shirt in the centre, and green leaves and mango foliage hang from the roof beams. Small oil lamps sit near the left wall.2009-07-07 +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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24July 22 20132013-07-22Devotees stand in a long queue behind metal railings inside a covered temple courtyard, facing a stone shrine with an ornate golden arch. Within the shrine stand deity murtis, one in blue with gold garments and a crown, flanked by a female figure, with a garlanded framed portrait of a bearded sannyasi placed on a red and gold throne in front. A man in saffron robes stands near the throne and a brass oil lamp stands on the floor. Men in white shirts and dhotis fold their hands in prayer on the left, while women in saris of pink, blue, green and yellow watch on the right. Green banana plants and saffron cloth decorate the scene, indicating a darshan setting at a temple.2009-12-21December 31 20092009-12-31December 28 20092009-12-28December 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an open-sided temple shrine under a corrugated roof, with orange cloth drapes and banana-leaf decorations framing the arch. Inside the golden arch stands a deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller figures, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a black stone shivalinga-style basin being bathed, as in abhishekam. Devotees in saffron, orange, green, pink and blue saris and white dhotis stand in a queue at the left and right, some holding offerings. A small brass lamp and kalasha-like vessel sit at the front. Tile floor and trees appear beyond the railing.2010-02-12July 21 20102010-07-21December 21 20092009-12-21