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A dense crowd fills a covered open-sided hall decorated with hanging paper lanterns and orange and green streamers. In the centre, a man in an orange shirt with a white flower garland walks forward while others in orange and saffron robes and a yellow-clad priest move through the crowd. Behind them a deity murti is set up under a garlanded shrine arch with green banana leaves and red cloth, and a cameraperson films the scene. Devotees press in on all sides, some with hands folded in namaskar and women in saris, and a man with white-painted forehead markings stands at left.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A dense crowd fills a covered temple hall decorated with colourful triangular bunting, paper flowers and printed panels. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron/orange upper garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a garland and a small wooden box, while people in white clothes press toward him. Devotees, many in white saris and white shirts, reach out with hands folded or outstretched. Behind them a decorated deity murti is visible under a canopy, and a video camera operator stands in the crowd. Several people hold up their hands in greeting.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA crowded temple hall with a tin roof and strings of marigold garlands. At the centre, a man in an orange robe and a white-and-marigold garland stands with his arm outstretched, surrounded by devotees pressing close. Other saffron-robed attendants stand near him, one with curly hair and orange clothing in the foreground. Behind them, a deity murti decorated with flowers and a red-and-gold canopy sits in an arched shrine, with a cameraman filming. Devotees in white with forehead vibhuti and some holding white paper press forward, many women in saris among them. The central man has a distinctive appearance and is a person candidate, with orange robe, flower garland and ornate gold-toned adornment.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA crowded darshan line inside a tented hall decorated with striped cloth pillars, paper stars and orange hanging ornaments. A figure with long dark curly hair in an orange saffron robe with maroon border stands at the center, leaning forward and reaching toward devotees, with a garland on the arm. Devotees in white shirts and white saris press against a metal barrier on the right, some holding up folded papers or cards. A deity shrine with lit lamps and decorative backdrop is visible in the background. Many people are pressed closely together across the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a tin roof strung with orange and red paper flowers and colourful painted pillars. A crowd of devotees presses forward with palms joined in anjali. In the centre a man with long curly dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, reaching out his arm toward the crowd. Behind him a man in white ritual clothing holds up a ceremonial object, and in the background a deity murti stands in a lit shrine area. Women on the right wear white saris with dark borders and glasses, many with hands folded in prayer.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA dense crowd of men and boys presses against a metal barrier in front of a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands, under a covered canopy. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and stands at a table with papers, accepting offerings or slips from outstretched hands. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand with hands folded in anjali. A tall orange-clad attendant stands near the table. The image shows a devotional darshan line at a temple.2009-12-05A dense crowd of devotees gathers in a temple hall with orange and white canopies and a decorated deity murti visible in the background. In the center, a long-haired figure in an orange robe with a saffron shawl turns toward a seated devotee and reaches toward a tray of offerings. Nearby, a bald monk in orange and white stands in the foreground, and a cameraman films the scene. Many devotees in white clothes press together with hands folded in namaskar. The swami identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2010-08-23 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21A covered outdoor walkway lined with metal barriers, where a crowd of devotees reaches forward with hands extended toward two saffron-robed men in the centre. The foreground man at centre wears an orange robe and white forehead markings, and the man beside him wears a loose orange robe and holds a stack of white papers. Devotees on both sides, many in white or colourful clothing, hold up white slips or prasadam packets. Ahead, a shrine with a golden arch shows a deity murti of a couple adorned in red and white dress. Cheerful devotees, including children, press forward along the barriers.2009-12-20A crowded indoor scene in a decorated hall with white walls, hanging orange flower strings and star-shaped paper decorations, and painted pillars with bird and floral motifs. A young man with short dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white and red garland, stands at the centre smiling while devotees press around him. Beside him a bearded man with long curly hair wears an orange robe, and a younger man in a yellow shirt has a white tilak on his forehead. Many people in white shirts, orange and pink clothing surround them, some with hands raised. A framed notice board and fruit offerings are visible on the left.2010-01-02A crowd of devotees lines a metal barrier in a temple entrance hall, many with hands raised in greeting or holding small white cards. At the centre, a man in an orange kurta with a white and red garland stands beside a long-haired figure in orange robes with a maroon-bordered shawl, who holds a folded orange cloth. Another orange-clad figure is at the right edge. Behind them, a decorated deity murti with garlands and red and yellow drapes is visible within the temple, and a camera rig is set up near the centre. Several women in saffron and bright saris stand in the crowd on the right, and men in shirts occupy the left.2010-01-02 +1 copies