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A photograph of a temple courtyard with orange-washed walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man in an orange sleeveless top and red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed toward a carved stone shrine with a lion-faced pillar and a garlanded stone ledge of red, yellow and white flowers. An orange curtain hangs beside the shrine. Behind him, several priests in white dhotis with red borders, bare upper bodies, sandalwood and vibhuti marks and gold-bead garlands carry a brass tray and a small silver vessel. A blackboard with white writing hangs on the wall. The man in the foreground has long hair tied in a bun and a gold necklace, but the image does not establish whether he is a person, so the a person value is unsure.

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October 18 20102010-10-18A photograph in a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the centre, a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange-red dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer, head bowed, a dark hair bun and a gold chain at his neck. A rust-orange cloth hangs behind him beside a carved stone pillar decorated with flowers in red, yellow and white. To the left, three priests in white dhotis with red borders and bare upper bodies stand near a brass tray and a ritual vessel, one wearing a gold necklace and another carrying rudraksha beads, with sacred ash marks on their foreheads. A stone carving of a lion-headed figure is visible at the right edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with terracotta-orange walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man with his hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a red-orange shawl, stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a carved grey stone shrine pillar decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. On the left two men in white dhotis with red borders stand with a brass tray and ritual vessels, one wearing a gold-coloured necklace and white sacred markings on the forehead and arms. The scene is an active temple worship setting. a person cues are not clearly established, so the standing devotee in orange is described by role only.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photo of a temple courtyard. In the centre, a person in an orange sleeveless top with an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed, eyes closed, before a grey stone shrine pillar carved with figures and wrapped in flower garlands of red, orange, yellow and white blooms. A brass lamp stands at right. At left, a priest in white dhoti with red border holds a golden tray. Behind them is an orange-painted wall with white and red stripes and a corrugated roof. The person is in devotional pose; there is no visible appearance-based cue for a person, so identity is unsure.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A young man with long dark hair tied back stands at centre in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a long orange-hued garland of beads and a gold pendant, hands clasped, facing a stone shrine wall draped with an orange cloth and decorated with colourful flower garlands. To the left, a row of saffron-robed men with shaved heads, orange shawls and beaded malas stand with palms joined. Behind them, white-clad priests with vertical sandalwood marks on their foreheads hold a silver plate. A stone carving and a black board with white lettering are on the right, with a loudspeaker mounted on the wall at upper left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the centre a man with long hair tied back stands in an orange sleeveless top and a red-orange cloth with a gold-bead necklace, hands folded, facing a stone shrine decorated with red, yellow and white flowers and carved pillars. To the left a priest in white dhoti with red border holds a brass tray with offerings while another man in orange robes with a gold necklace and tilak stands nearby. A woman in a magenta sari and an orange-robed man are partly visible at left. Two persons are prominent, with a few others partly visible.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a marigold garland stands facing a stone shrine with a draped orange cloth and floral decorations. A line of about a dozen men in orange and white robes stands with hands folded in prayer, some holding trays. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the stone ledge at right. A red carpet lies at left, and a white-robed man with folded hands stands near the group.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph at a temple shrine with a red-and-white painted wall and corrugated roof. In the foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth with hair in a bun stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a carved stone pillar decorated with garlands of orange, red and white flowers. A stone ledge holds more flowers, brass lamps and a metal pot. Behind a red railing, a man in a white dhoti with a red border and a gold necklace holds a brass tray and a flame, a ritual aarti offering. The shrine area features lamps and a deity murti.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with a red-painted wall and corrugated roof. In the foreground a young man with long hair tied back stands facing a carved stone shrine on the right, hands clasped, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long rudraksha-style mala necklace. Behind him, a row of men in saffron robes and white dhotis stand in prayer, several with palms pressed together, some holding ritual items on a tray. A sheet of orange cloth hangs beside the shrine, and the stone is decorated with bright flower garlands. A red floor mat lies at the left edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12