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December 30 2009

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Photograph inside a temple shrine at night showing a decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers and a gold arch behind her. Red draped fabric frames the shrine and brass oil lamps stand on either side. Several devotees in white and cream traditional clothes gather at the front, one holding a small brass vessel and another with hands joined in prayer. Their attire includes white dhotis, saris with gold borders, and white blouses. The scene suggests puja or darshan at the shrine.2009-12-30A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by warm light, with a richly decorated golden deity murti seated in the centre under a golden arch framed by marigold and yellow garlands. Red and orange draped cloth surrounds the altar, and tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl holds a brass vessel, possibly for abhishekam or puja. Several devotees in white clothing, one woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse, others in saris and a bald man in an orange shirt, stand with folded hands and garlands in a crowded procession around the shrine. The scene suggests darshan at a temple.2009-12-30October 03 20082008-10-03A dim shrine lit by string lights and oil lamps shows a deity murti seated on a golden throne, decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands and red drapery. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand before the altar, one holding a small brass object. Brass lamps line the sides of the shrine, and a pot of flowers sits at the base of the altar. Copyright and source text is overlaid in the lower right corner.2009-12-30July 19 20102010-07-19Evening scene at a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of a crowned goddess and god on a red-draped dais, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and golden garments. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and orange curtains frame the entrance. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, plus women in white saris with gold borders, gather and move near the shrine. One man at centre wears a white dhoti with a gold-edged shawl, and another in a black jacket holds a folded cloth. A man on the left in a brown sweater and white dhoti stands with folded hands. Coloured string lights hang at the top right.2009-12-30October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03July 19 20102010-07-19A photograph inside a colourfully decorated temple hall at a Guru Purnima-style ceremony. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe, with a gold necklace and beaded mala, sits on a throne-like seat framed by a large garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers beneath a golden umbrella canopy. Two tall painted deity murtis with raised hands and crowns flank the seat. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris crowd around the seat, with a woman in orange at lower centre. Brass oil lamps and a decorated pillar frame the scene.2013-07-22October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10