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February 16 2009

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December 30 20092009-12-30Evening puja inside an open-sided shrine at Adikailaasa, with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor in rows divided by metal railings. At the center, a golden arch frames a deity murti adorned with garlands, a crown and red and yellow drapery, while a priest in white sits before it. Closest to the camera, a figure in orange robes sits facing the shrine, and several devotees wear white and orange clothing. Red curtains flank the altar and a row of lamps and flowers stands on the stone platform.2009-02-16A dimly lit temple shrine with a stone arch framed by a gold-edged arch and red curtains. Two deity murti stand on a raised platform, adorned with red garlands and a dark stone shivalinga-like object before them, with brass lamps on either side. Several people stand and walk in the foreground, mostly wearing white: men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in white saris with gold borders. One man in a grey shirt and khaki trousers stands near the shrine.2010-10-12A photograph inside a temple at night showing a gilded shrine arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a raised golden dais, decorated with garlands and flower strings, with orange drapes hanging at the sides and brass oil lamps on stands. Several devotees in white and yellow clothing stand or bow at a metal railing in front of the shrine, one man in a white shirt leaning forward, a woman in an orange and red sari and a woman in a blue and gold sari nearby, with a large silver vessel at right. Stone carved pillars frame the shrine.2010-07-13October 03 20102010-10-03June 06 20102010-06-06January 26 20102010-01-26 +1 copiesJune 06 20102010-06-06January 26 20102010-01-26 +3 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage set with grey stone pillars, gold-trimmed arches and orange and red curtains. Central deity murti pair, a male form with a crown and raised hands and a female form in pink and teal, both garlanded with marigold and white flower strings. Below them a golden throne-like seat with a small framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Rows of women in white and cream saris sit on the floor in front, with a metal railing separating them, some with hands folded in prayer. Colourful striped and patterned banners hang on the right side. Gold oil lamps stand on the left.2010-10-03A photograph of a dimly lit temple shrine at night. A central deity murti with a raised arm and crown stands before an arched golden backdrop framed by orange curtains. Two figures are seated or standing at the base, decorated with garlands of marigold and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A seated priest in white clothing is performing puja before the deities. Metal railings lead toward the shrine, with a row of seated devotees visible in the foreground on the left and right edges.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a puja inside a temple shrine with an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a goddess and god in red and gold garments, garlanded and adorned with jewelry. In front, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits on a red throne-like seat decorated with flowers. A lit fire pit with flames stands before the seat. A man in white ritual clothing stands at the left of the shrine, and a figure in a white-and-grey robe kneels by the fire. Rows of seated devotees in white fill the foreground, separated by metal railings. Red and white striped pillars and red curtains frame the scene.2010-06-06