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A crowded outdoor scene under leafy trees where devotees gather around a golden deity murti decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands and a red draped backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near the murti, and a woman in a white sari receives something from him at the front. Other women wear white saris, orange and red blouses, and bright salwar. Many men in white shirts and dhotis press forward through the crowd, with a boy in a black shirt among them. The statue sits on a gilded red pedestal, and the scene suggests puja or prasadam distribution.

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A photograph of an outdoor devotional scene beneath a large leafy tree. A golden deity murti stands on a red-painted base, draped in garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers with an orange cloth at its shoulder, and offerings such as plates of food and white cloth packets are placed at its foot. A bald man in a white dhoti and an unbuttoned white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at the shrine, facing it. Around him, a crowd of devotees pays respects: a girl in a green dress with her hands folded, a woman in an orange blouse, a girl in pink and a woman in a yellow top, and men in white and dark shirts waiting behind them. Several devotees stand in line under the shade.2010-02-12Outdoor scene beside a leafy tree at a shrine. On the left, a black-faced deity murti in a golden crown and orange-red cloth is decorated with a thick garland of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, and the shrine is framed by a red drape. A bare-headed man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands at centre-left, reaching toward a row of people in white and pale shirts. An older woman in a white sari with her hands pressed together stands at right, and several men and boys in light shirts gather around the shrine under the trees.2011-07-15Outdoor photo under a dense canopy of trees at a shrine. On the left, a gilded deity murti decorated with white, yellow, purple and green flower garlands and an orange cloth stands within a silver-framed arch. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward near the murti with a yellow sash over his shoulder. Behind him, a crowd of devotees sits and stands along a dirt path, including a young girl in an orange dress, women in orange, green and pink saris, and men in white shirts. Some hold their hands folded in prayer, and a few wear marks on their foreheads. Wooden posts and rope fencing line the walkway.2010-02-12Outdoor devotional scene beneath a dense canopy of leafy trees. On the left stands a gold-and-silver shrine with an arched silver frame housing a golden deity murti garlanded with purple, pink, white and yellow flower garlands and draped in an orange sash, with offerings and a tray set at its base. In front, a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl stands near a white-haired woman in white, and several devotees in white, orange and yellow saris and kurtas sit and stand along a wooden-fenced path, some with hands folded.2010-02-12Outdoor photo beneath a shady tree canopy showing a golden-bronze deity murti in a silver-framed niche, adorned with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers and an orange cloth, seated on a red cushioned base with offerings. A priest in white clothing bends forward at the left, tending the shrine. Devotees stand and sit along a dirt path to the right, several in saris and kurtas, some in orange and white, a few in dark shirts. Wooden poles and fencing frame the path. Visible persons total roughly 20 and are partially visible in places. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.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.2010-02-12July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of devotees gathered outdoors under tall trees before a golden deity murti seated on a raised pedestal, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a pink cloth backdrop. Several people stand or kneel in front of the murti, some with hands folded in prayer. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a teal sari stand close to the front, and a woman in a red blouse kneels at the pedestal. Others in white shirts, white dhotis and colourful saris fill the background, while a boy in an orange shirt is at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor puja beside a gilded deity murti adorned with white, yellow and purple garlands and an orange cloth, set on a red-painted base under large banyan trees. A bald man in white clothes and a yellow shawl stands at the offering tray, while a woman in a pink top holds a plate of offerings and a woman in blue and red saris waits beside her. Behind them, several men in white and light shirts stand near a plate and cup, and a man pours liquid over the deity. Devotees watch the ritual; the scene suggests abhishekam and aarti offerings.2010-02-12Devotees stand in a shaded outdoor courtyard facing a large golden deity murti of a standing figure with a tall crown, white urdhva-pundra forehead mark, and elaborate jewelled necklaces, framed by a gold arch and strung marigold garlands in red, orange and yellow. In the foreground, people in white and cream dhotis and saris and in bright orange-red robes press together, some with hands folded in prayer, while a bald man in white stands at the right beside a brass lamp on a blue stand. Trees and a wire fence surround the shrine.2017-06-17A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among dense green trees, with a silver-framed arched niche housing a black-faced statue draped in an orange cloth, a green backdrop, and garlands of yellow, orange, white and multicoloured flowers. The figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a staff. Red-painted stones form a base beneath the shrine, with a brass pot, plates of flowers and white offerings placed before it. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and cream saris stand with hands raised in prayer, some touching the stone rail. Wooden posts and a rope barrier line the foreground. This appears to be a murti shrine under a banyan-type tree rather than a living person in the scene.2011-07-15Outdoor photograph at a shaded temple area under large trees. On the left, a golden shrine niche holds a deity murti or statue draped in orange cloth, a golden crown-like headdress, a black face and garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A brass plate with flower petals and offerings sits at its base. Facing the shrine, a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands barefoot near a line of worshippers in white shirts and a woman in a floral dress. Background shows more people and a brick building through the foliage.2011-07-15