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Outdoor photo at a shrine under trees. A golden murti of a seated deity, adorned with a green and orange turban-like headpiece, a pearl necklace and garlands of yellow and red flowers, sits within an ornate arch on a gold pedestal. A red painted stone base sits in front, with a small stone plaque below. At right, a man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a red-and-white flower garland, holds a lit oil lamp in his hand near a brass vessel. A wooden fence and green foliage fill the background.

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Outdoor temple scene under leafy trees. A large golden murti of a standing deity with a red-and-gold turban and gold armour, garlanded with orange and yellow flowers, stands beside white cloth bundles at its base. To the right, a bare-chested man with long dark hair, a gold headpiece, red-and-white beaded malas and gold armband holds a lit oil lamp and a small vessel, facing the murti. Other devotees in saffron clothing stand behind him near a metal railing. A small shrine structure and a dark stone lingam-like object sit at the lower left.2016-07-19Outdoor photo beside a shaded forest path. A golden seated deity murti with a black face, red-and-orange turban, pearl and red stone necklace and white flower garlands sits in a silver-framed niche draped with green cloth. In the lower right, a man with long hair, a tilak on his forehead, a rust-red shawl and heavy gold beaded malas extends his hand toward the murti in a puja gesture. At left edge, a partially visible person with hair pulled back stands near the shrine. Offerings lie on the golden base.2016-08-02July 19 20162016-07-19November 26 20142014-11-26A woman in a maroon and gold sari with a red flower garland holds a lit flaming aarti lamp toward a deity murti under a large banyan tree at dusk. Behind her a man in orange-brown dhoti and a second attendant in white stand near a brass bell. The deity murti is dressed in purple and gold cloth, adorned with a pearl necklace, golden crown and arm ornaments, surrounded by marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A small oil lamp flame burns on the stone platform in the foreground beside a black and gold decorated base. Metal railings, hanging aerial roots and string decorations frame the outdoor shrine.2014-11-26 +1 copiesOutdoors beneath leafy trees, a large gilded statue of a seated deity murti stands with a golden crown, garlands of yellow and red flowers, a jewelled necklace, and a raised sword held in one hand. A man in orange-red robes, a red flower garland, and a bangle, with long hair pinned up, stands at right holding an oil lamp with a flame while a camera operator films nearby. White cloth bundles and flower offerings lie at the statue's base, with a small stone snake sculpture to the side. Behind him, several devotees in orange stand along a metal railing. a person cues: long swept-back hair and a red garland with ornate gold armband.2016-07-19Outdoors under leafy trees, a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a long red-and-white flower garland stands before a large golden deity murti with a staff, its base draped in white cloth bundles and flowers. He holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and faces the murti during an offering. Behind him a cameraman films, and a white-clad attendant stands nearby beside a metal railing and a small black Shiva lingam with a red base. Describe the ritual as a lamp offering to the murti.2016-07-19Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree, a man with long dreadlocked hair, a red-brown dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a golden deity murti. The murti is adorned with a yellow, red and green floral garland and a crown, and a coiled cobra sculpture sits at its base. Behind him, a robed attendant in orange holds a small offering vessel, another person in white stands nearby, and a tall decorated figure is visible in the background. Plastic bags of offerings lie by the shrine. The image shows darshan and worship. a person appearance is only partly visible; the man's presentation has some cues but is not clearly identifiable.2016-07-19Outdoors under a large spreading tree, a gold-painted murti of a seated deity with a black face and gold crown sits in a silver arch, draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Its red base and a black-and-white painted serpent coil at the front. A person in an orange robe with a white and multicoloured flower garland stands at right, holding a brass bell in one hand and a brass oil lamp with a flame in the other, performing puja. Brass lamps and flower offerings are arranged nearby.2009-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19Outdoor photo beneath shady trees showing a deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) within a decorated arch, garlanded with yellow, orange, red and green marigold and flower strands. The murti has a dark blue face and body, wears a crown and ornate jewellery, and rests on a rocky red base. In front is a small black shivalinga-like object with a flower garland. At right, a figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare upper body, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer, facing the shrine. Other people in saffron clothes are visible in the background among the trees.2017-12-30July 19 20162016-07-19