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A photo at a temple shrine where a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white flower garland bends forward with his forehead and folded hands pressed against a golden deity murti draped in marigold and yellow garlands and a red silk cloth, with a long strand of green lime garlands hanging over it. On the left, a man in orange robe with a gold necklace holds a silver tray of offerings. Golden oil lamps stand behind, and white-clad attendants are visible in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A man in a white dhoti with a gold border bends forward, pressing his forehead to a large golden throne-like seat draped with bright red, yellow and purple marigold garlands and a strand of green beads. Behind him a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing stands at left holding a tray. Ornate gold lamps and a gold-decorated throne with red cloth stand in the background, beside a white-draped table with scattered flowers. A rudraksha-style bead garland hangs over the seat. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja at a temple.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border bends forward with forehead pressed against a large golden deity murti decorated with yellow, purple and red flower garlands and a beaded bead-garland. In the left foreground a man in saffron robes holds a silver tray of offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. Gold ornamental carvings and a maroon draped backdrop frame the scene at an outdoor temple pavilion.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a white flower garland in his hair, leaning forward with his face pressed against a large golden shiva lingam-like vessel. He rests one hand on the golden surface while the object is heavily decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and magenta flowers, and strands of green beads. Gold ornaments and a golden kalasha-like top sit above the lingam, with green-gemmed decorations. Stone carvings and gold-framed architecture form the background, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the upper right. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or puja, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so only the role of devotee is described.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine interior with carved stone pillars. A long-haired man in a plain white dhoti and shawl leans forward, decorating a large deity murti with a long garland of yellow, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Two priests stand at left: one in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak, holding a silver tray; another in orange garment with rudraksha mala and tilak. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit on a white-draped platform near a small seated figure garlanded with flowers. a person, identified by long swept hair and bare-chested adornments with the figure making a puja offering. Gold lamp stand at right.2010-12-21December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a gold border leaning forward with his head and right arm pressed against a dark stone lingam. His right wrist wears a gold bangle. The lingam is draped with white jasmine-style garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a round yellow and red kumkum-marked disc on its base. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with sparkling jewelled ornaments, a large crown-like headdress and a bright red-and-gold dress, surrounded by yellow and orange flowers. The scene suggests a shiva lingam abhishekam or puja.2007-01-01A photograph of a man in orange-red ritual clothing bowing with his forehead pressed against a deity murti heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, red roses and purple globe-amaranth strands. His hands are pressed together in anjali mudra, and a white cloth and a small silver object are visible among the flowers. Sacred white markings appear on his forehead and upper arm. Another devotee is faintly visible at the lower right edge. The scene suggests a darshan or abhishekam moment before the deity.2010-07-21A photograph of a person with long, dark, unkempt hair bending forward and pressing their head and right hand against a dark stone lingam at a temple shrine. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a gold bangle on the wrist. The lingam is draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a red-and-yellow marking. Behind it, an ornate silver-and-gold deity murti is decorated with sequined or jewelled embellishments, and a red and gold silk cloth and bright flower garlands fill the background. The person has long, swept-back hair and orange clothing with ornate adornments, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, saffron clothing and a gold bangle, though the face is obscured.2007-01-01A photograph of a person with long, voluminous dark hair bowing low and touching their forehead to a grey stone ledge decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and orange. The person wears an off-white dhoti-style garment with gold-bordered edges and gold-trimmed shoulder cloth. Behind them, a young man in a maroon and cream sherwani-style garment and a red-beaded necklace stands with hands folded, beside a woman in a pale pink and cream outfit. A polished brass bowl and a stainless steel vessel sit on the stone, and a small oil lamp is near the garlands. Blue velvet drapes form the backdrop. The person's bowing devotional act suggests a puja or padapuja setting. a person is shown in white with gold trim, bowing in devotion, and is identifiable by the long voluminous hair and white-and-gold attire.2009-01-01Photograph of a temple ritual. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl, with a bare upper body, bows low with his forehead nearly touching the floor beside a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Behind him, a deity murti stands draped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers, with a red and orange silk cloth spread before it and scattered petals on the floor. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a tray of offerings sit nearby, with a small fire pit smoking at left. Several people in white, yellow and orange-saffron clothing stand and kneel in the background against a red and white striped wall.2010-11-12