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A photograph of a temple shrine courtyard with grey stone pillars and a carved stone dais. A man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a leopard-print shawl, with a brass lamp and offerings in front of him. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigolds. Around the throne, a group of women in saris and men in white dhotis sit on a striped mat, some holding brass plates of offerings. A standing priest in white stands at the right edge beside an orange-and-white painted wall. Coconut palms and orange curtains frame the open pavilion.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open pavilion, with orange curtains at the sides. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sarees and white clothing sit on an orange cloth, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings, consistent with a padapuja. Trays with fruit and flowers rest beside the throne. Stone carvings and greenery surround the shrine.2010-08-28November 02 20102010-11-02Outdoor temple pavilion with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A large deity figure in pink and gold stands behind the throne, with brass lamps flanking the platform. Around a saffron cloth, a group of devotees sit on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald man in white, a man in a grey kurta, and a woman in a green sari. Brass pots, steel plates of offerings and fruit sit on the ground in front, with orange curtains and red pillars framing the scene. a person: the central seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate throne as the focus of a puja setting, consistent with a padapuja.2010-08-28September 20 20102010-09-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja-style ritual inside a pillared temple pavilion with pink and red curtains. Behind the seated group stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a bow-like staff and a female figure, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne in the centre, with an attendant in orange beside him. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on mats on the floor: several in white dhotis and shawls, women in white and yellow saris, a young boy in red, and a woman in a red shawl. Brass lamps, a metal tray of offerings and a fruit platter are arranged on a red cloth in front. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge.2010-09-20A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional gathering in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and orange cloth floor covering. A central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes and a red-and-white garland, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Behind him are deity murtis garlanded with marigold and flower strands, and a green cloth covers a stand in front. Seated devotees include men in white dhotis and women in white and yellow saris, some holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A microphone stands at the front. Orange cloth drapes hang on the pillars and a potted plant sits at right.2010-09-02Outdoor temple pavilion with a red and gold deity murti garlanded with yellow and orange flower strings, a brass lamp stand and palm trees beyond. A man in orange robes and a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Around him in orange cloth and white dhotis, a group sits on an orange mat facing him, with brass plates of flowers and offerings in front; several women wear yellow shawls, some with palms joined. a person cues: long dark hair and a rudraksha mala on a seated figure in orange robes on a throne, though the appearance is only partly clear.2010-10-30A photograph inside an open-sided temple pavilion with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A young man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-orange shawl, his hands resting in his lap. In front of him sit about seven devotees on orange and blue mats: women in yellow and cream saris, a bare-chested man with a shaved head, and a figure in white dhoti and an orange sash. Brass plates of offerings, pink flower petals and small bowls lie before the throne. Behind them, a shrine holds a deity murti with garlands and a kalasha-style brass lamp stand, with red-and-white striped walls and orange curtains around the room.2010-10-30August 10 20112011-08-10November 07 20102010-11-07October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in an open pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of a seated and standing divine couple draped in green and pink with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. Around him on red and orange mats sit about eight devotees, mostly women in white and gold-bordered saris and men in white dhotis and pale kurtas, some with hands folded in prayer. Offerings of fruit and flowers sit on brass plates in front of the throne. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge.2010-09-22