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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti draped in pink and red cloth with garlands, seated on a golden throne-like peetha. In front, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold seat with red cushions, decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides. Several devotees in white dhoti and white garments sit on a red mat with flower petals, facing the shrine; a shaved-headed man in white sits in the foreground with his back to the camera. Gray stone carved pillars and red railings frame the scene, with a curtain at left and potted plants behind.

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October 04 20102010-10-04Interior of a temple shrine viewed from behind a metal railing that forms a central aisle. A gold ornate throne-like seat in the centre bears a framed portrait of a man with long hair wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in a blue and pink cloth with yellow garlands, flanked by grey stone carved niches. Three women sit on a red carpet in front of the throne in saris, one with a long braid, with brass offering plates and orange cloth before them. Other seated devotees line both sides of the railing, and orange curtains frame the shrine.2010-09-25October 03 20102010-10-03A temple shrine scene during a puja. A large deity murti in teal and blue garments stands at the back, draped with yellow and red-purple flower garlands, flanked by ornate grey stone pillars and brass lamp stands. In front, an empty ornate golden throne with red cushions sits on a raised platform, with a framed portrait of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long mala necklace placed on it. Devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothes, some in front rows, facing the shrine behind metal barricade rails. Several people are seated in the foreground, including a woman in white with an orange sash on the left and others in cream and orange dress.2010-09-25Interior view of an open-sided temple hall with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. At the far end stands a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with yellow and orange garlands and a pink skirt, with a trident-bearing figure visible. In front sits a gold throne with red cushions and a framed portrait labelled with a printed name. A man in white ritual cloth sits cross-legged on a red mat performing a padapuja-style offering while rows of seated devotees face the altar along metal railings. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha stand near the deity.2010-10-02A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual, with a golden-framed throne-like seat at centre holding a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with long dark hair, standing with one hand raised, decorated with garlands of orange, white and purple flowers. Above it, a deity murti sits under golden and yellow draped cloth. Behind a brass railing in the foreground, many seated devotees in white and grey clothes face the shrine, with a few in orange and saffron robes nearer the centre. Brass lamps and ornate pillars frame the hall, and a red curtain hangs at the right.2010-09-29May 19 20132013-05-19Photograph of a decorated shrine inside a temple-style structure with an ornate gold arch framing a central altar. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised dais in red and green clothing, garlanded with marigold and orange flower chains, with a framed printed portrait of a man in orange robes placed before them. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the altar cloth. Orange drapes hang on the pillars and banana leaves frame the view. Metal railings separate the viewer from several seated devotees in white and red garments on the floor, a standing man in white at the side, and a woman in pink walking past on the left.2009-12-29A temple shrine with a stone pavilion framed by orange curtains. In the centre, a golden ornate seat with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments. Seated on the floor in front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and several women in saris, one in orange, sit with hands folded before silver plates of flowers and offerings. Golden side chairs flank the seat.2010-09-28A temple shrine scene with a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala, draped with a yellow and white flower garland and set on a red velvet chair. Behind it stand deity murtis of a couple adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by golden lamps. Two priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit before a small fire and offerings, one with hands folded in prayer and one speaking into a microphone. Several seated devotees with their backs to the camera watch, including a woman in a yellow top and a woman with curly hair. Orange and red drapes frame the pavilion, and a small oil lamp and plates of fruit lie on the floor in front.2009-12-29November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesPhoto of an outdoor temple shrine under a corrugated roof, with red-painted pillars and a stone-carved gopuram-style arch. A deity murti dressed in pink and red garments and garlanded with marigold strands sits at the centre, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. In front, a gilded ornate throne holds a framed portrait garlanded in yellow and orange flowers. Several seated people in white and orange attire sit on mats facing the shrine, one man in a white dhoti in the centre, with a red-and-orange cloth draped over a rail at left. Plates of offerings and flowers rest on the floor before the altar.2010-10-04 +1 copies