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Outdoor photo beneath a canopy of large trees at a shrine. On the left, a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and yellow-and-white flower garlands stands beside a large orange-smeared stone base. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border holds a flaming lamp aloft in one hand and a bell in the other, while another white-clad attendant holds a silver tray of flowers. Nearby, a saffron-robed sannyasi stands with palms joined, and several men in white and maroon clothing, one with a long beard and garland, stand with hands folded in devotion. A brass lamp and small vessels sit on a pedestal at the foot of the murti.

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October 04 20102010-10-04Outdoor photo beneath large shady trees at an ashram-style shrine. On the left, a dark stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and yellow-and-white garlands stands above a red-orange painted base with a small brass lamp and offerings. A saffron-robed man stands with palms joined near the shrine. In the centre, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a garland and rudraksha-style necklace holds his hands together. To the right, several men in white dhotis and shawls wear beaded necklaces; one holds a lit flame or aarti lamp, another holds a brass bell, and the man at far right carries a silver tray of flower petals and fruit as an offering.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at an ashram grounds beneath tall shade trees. A black stone murti of a seated sage wrapped in orange cloth with yellow flower garlands stands on a large mound coated in bright orange-red paste. A bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland stands at the base, arms extended over an oil lamp and brass puja vessels, performing aarti or padapuja. A man in orange robes stands nearby with hands folded. Several men in white clothes and orange robes stand to the right, watching quietly.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo under a shady tree at an ashram-style grounds. A black stone murti draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands sits beneath a silver arched shrine on a red-painted circular platform. Several men stand in front of it: a bare-chested man in white dhoti with red border holds a small vessel, another in white dhoti with red border and folded hands prays, and a man in orange robe stands at left. Others in white and orange clothing stand with hands folded in devotion along the right, some in white shirts and dhotis. The scene suggests a paduka or morning puja at a shrine.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard shaded by large trees. On the left, a black stone deity murti with an orange cloth draped over it stands beside a red-painted Shiva lingam-like altar and a brass oil lamp. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border stands holding an object near a tall white pillar, while a man in white with a black cap and a flower-garlanded orange shawl stands beside him. A photographer in white clothing with a camera stands by the banyan tree. On the right, two monks in orange robes stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Red earth and green shrubs surround the scene.2010-09-27June 12 20042004-06-12Outdoor photo at a shrine under large leafy trees beside a black stone deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A bearded man in a full orange robe holds a brass bell in one hand and raises a small flame or lamp toward the murti. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl stands with hands folded. Around them, many people in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls, stand with palms pressed together in prayer. A yellow flower offering sits on a tray on a stone table in the foreground, and a red-painted stone base is at the lower left.2009-10-15Outdoor temple courtyard under large shady trees with sunlight filtering through. A black stone deity murti stands at the left edge, with red-stained offerings and a flat tray of red flower petals on a low stone ledge in the foreground. A man in a white dhoti with red-bordered shawl and a large gold-coloured beaded garland stands at centre, holding a ritual item and gesturing in worship. Beside him an older man in white with a black cap and an orange-and-red shawl stands with hands folded. Further right, a younger man in white with a yellow sash stands with palms joined, and a bald man in an orange robe stands at right with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them a man in white raises an arm near the trees. A ring-shaped stone platform surrounds a tree trunk. The setting suggests a padapuja or darshan at an outdoor shrine.2010-09-27Outdoor ritual photograph beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A man in a white dhoti and shawl raises one hand while holding a lit lamp near a black stone deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. An orange-robed sadhu with long hair and a beard stands beside him holding a flame. Another orange-robed attendant holds a brass plate of petals. Around them, a crowd of men in white kurtas and yellow shawls stands with palms joined in prayer, while a woman in white and orange stands at the right. Bright orange-red painted base and a yellow flower offering on a brass tray in the foreground.2009-10-15December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. On the right, a black stone statue of a seated figure wearing an orange-saffron garment, a red turban, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers sits on a raised pedestal draped in orange cloth; a brass plate and a black snake-like cord lie at its base. Four people stand before it with hands folded in prayer: a man in white on the left raises a small vessel, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth stands centrally, another man in white stands behind him, and a woman in white sari with yellow border sits at right. A young woman in white also stands at far left. A brass pot sits on a stone block in the foreground. Approximately five people are visible.2009-12-17