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August 22 2009

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March 02 20112011-03-02Outdoors under a large banyan tree, a person in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth with long dark hair stands barefoot before a golden deity murti seated on a black peetha, decorated with red and white flower garlands and a red cloth on its head. The murti sits within a white arch and is surrounded by a mound of red-painted items and a black-and-white dotted serpent base. Another person in orange robes stands to the right, holding a camera at the tree's edge. Kolam rangoli designs in white and colour lie on the ground, with brass lamps and offerings near the base.2011-03-02August 08 20092009-08-08June 12 20102010-06-12Outdoor photo at a shrine under a leafy tree. A person seen from behind, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha-style mala, wears a red-orange silk garment with gold border and stands with hands joined in prayer before a black stone deity murti. The murti has multiple arms, wears an orange cloth and white-and-red beaded necklace, and is framed by a white ornate arch draped with orange fabric and marigold-red garlands. The murti rests on a mound of red-orange painted stones with small brass bells and a small wooden bench nearby. A black plaque reads a Tamil or Kannada-script inscription and English text. Trees and a pale wall are in the background.2011-09-12 +1 copiesOutdoors under a large spreading tree, a gold-painted murti of a seated deity with a black face and gold crown sits in a silver arch, draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Its red base and a black-and-white painted serpent coil at the front. A person in an orange robe with a white and multicoloured flower garland stands at right, holding a brass bell in one hand and a brass oil lamp with a flame in the other, performing puja. Brass lamps and flower offerings are arranged nearby.2009-12-23A devotee in saffron-orange robes stands with palms joined in prayer, seen from behind, facing a black stone four-armed deity murti under a silver arched niche. The murti is draped in red cloth, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a red turban-like headdress, and holds objects in its hands. The murti sits on a red-painted mound with a small black plaque and flower offerings at its base, under leafy trees in an open outdoor courtyard. A pink cloth backdrop frames the shrine.2011-02-01Outdoor photo at a shrine: a black stone statue of a multi-armed deity in a red garment and red headcloth sits within a silver-framed arch backed by magenta drapery, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. The stone base is painted red, with a small plaque reading Pali-bhimamuthi shrine and a flower offering. A person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded in prayer, viewed from behind. Trees and a pale wall are in the background.2011-02-01A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands barefoot on a small mat before a shrine, his long dark hair swept back and gold bangles on his wrist. Facing a deity murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a shrine niche with a silver arch and red drape, the murti is decorated with garlands and gold ornaments, a black face and a red shawl. A small brass stand with a plaque reading 'Dakshinamurthi shrine' sits in front, surrounded by red and orange flower heaps. Large old trees and a red compound wall form the outdoor setting.2013-07-25A person seen from behind in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, with long dark wavy hair falling down the back, stands in front of a large gold-coloured deity murti seated on a pedestal. The murti has a dark face with a red tilak mark, gold ornaments and a gold crown, and holds gold attributes in its raised hands. It is decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, and red flowers lie at its base. A carved white arch frames the scene against green trees. The person's hands are joined in front of the chest in a devotional pose. This is a photograph of a temple worship scene at Vaidyasarover, with the devotee facing the murti in prayer.2009-08-22A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among trees. A priest in orange ochre robes and an orange turban stands with his back to the camera, hands folded in worship before a shrine. A large stone heap sits inside a coiled black-and-white serpent-shaped base, decorated with marigold garlands and yellow flowers, with a deity murti partly visible behind it in a gilded arched niche. Offerings on a woven mat in front include brass plates of bananas, flower petals and a small oil lamp. The circular red-and-white platform is surrounded by green foliage.August 22 20112011-08-22