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A 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.

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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.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 03 20102010-10-03Interior 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.2010-09-25A 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.2010-09-29A temple hall during a puja with devotees seated on the floor facing a gold-finished throne draped with red cushions and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A large framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, indicating a depiction rather than a person present. In front, a priest in white dhoti with a microphone on a stand chants or reads, while other seated devotees in white dhotis, yellow and cream saris and a bare-chested man in white cloth sit in rows. Behind them stand carved stone pillars, a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and a pink and green cloth, brass lamps and a kalasha-style offering vessel. Ornate gold chairs flank the throne. The scene suggests a paduka puja ritual.2010-09-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with marigold garlands, a trident in the left hand and gold ornaments. Below, a framed portrait of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a decorated golden stand with flower garlands. Devotees sit in rows in the foreground, seen partly from behind, with dark silhouettes of people in the lower right. Golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars frame the shrine with red curtains behind.2010-10-02Devotees sit in white and saffron clothing in front of a shrine with a golden throne-like seat draped with garlands. A large deity murti with red drapery, gold ornaments and marigold garlands stands in a stone-pillared canopy. On the golden seat rests a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, raised hand, and garlands. A shaved-headed priest in white and a man in orange hold a microphone at left. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine, and an orange cloth hangs at right.2010-10-05October 03 20102010-10-03A photograph of a puja inside a temple shrine decorated with orange and white curtains. Before a deity murti adorned with marigold garlands and a kalasha, a framed portrait of a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned throne draped in orange cloth. Several people in white clothing sit on the floor, one playing a small hand drum and another holding a microphone. In the foreground, four seated devotees with their backs to the camera face the altar. Offerings of fruit, flowers and oil lamps are arranged on trays.2009-12-29A photograph of a temple-style stage set with grey stone pillars, gold-trimmed arches and orange and red curtains. Central deity murti pair, a male form with a crown and raised hands and a female form in pink and teal, both garlanded with marigold and white flower strings. Below them a golden throne-like seat with a small framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Rows of women in white and cream saris sit on the floor in front, with a metal railing separating them, some with hands folded in prayer. Colourful striped and patterned banners hang on the right side. Gold oil lamps stand on the left.2010-10-03October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple worship scene. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a golden throne-like seat (peetha) draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. On the seat is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a white beaded mala, seated in meditation with one hand raised; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Behind it stands a large deity murti in yellow and pink silk with garlands. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis sit near the seat, one with hands joined in prayer, while women in light clothing with hair pulled back sit in the crowd. Gold ornate lamps and pillars flank the scene.2010-09-29