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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional gathering in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and orange cloth floor covering. A central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes and a red-and-white garland, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Behind him are deity murtis garlanded with marigold and flower strands, and a green cloth covers a stand in front. Seated devotees include men in white dhotis and women in white and yellow saris, some holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A microphone stands at the front. Orange cloth drapes hang on the pillars and a potted plant sits at right.

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A temple courtyard puja under an orange-and-red canopy with curtains. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears an orange robe and a garland of red and white flowers, facing a shrine with a deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Before the throne, a group of women in white and yellow saris sit on an orange mat, with offering trays holding fruit and brass plates in front. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit in the foreground near microphones, one holding papers. A green cloth covers a platform beside the shrine, and potted plants line the orange-walled background.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple-courtyard ritual under an orange-and-white tiled canopy. A man in an orange robe with a long garland of red and white flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in prayer. Around him kneel women in white saris with yellow borders and several children, some holding brass plates and bowls of offerings. A dark-robed priest in orange sits at the lower left. Behind them, a deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on a raised shrine, and a smaller deity figure stands on a flower-decorated altar with a flute in the foreground. Orange curtains and a red-and-white striped wall frame the scene.2010-09-02August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a ritual in an open-sided temple pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. In the centre, a man in orange robes with long hair sits on a red cushioned golden throne with his hands joined in prayer, appearance consistent with a person given his saffron robe and seated position of honour. Behind him stand two ornate deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Around him, a group of seated priests in white dhotis and shawls, some with shaved heads, perform puja with brass vessels, trays and plates of offerings and ritual items on red and orange mats. A standing priest in white stands at the right edge, and women in white and yellow saris sit at the right side with offering trays.2010-09-08September 20 20102010-09-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja-style ritual inside a pillared temple pavilion with pink and red curtains. Behind the seated group stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a bow-like staff and a female figure, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne in the centre, with an attendant in orange beside him. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on mats on the floor: several in white dhotis and shawls, women in white and yellow saris, a young boy in red, and a woman in a red shawl. Brass lamps, a metal tray of offerings and a fruit platter are arranged on a red cloth in front. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge.2010-09-20September 21 20102010-09-21Photo of a temple hall ritual. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold and red throne at the centre. Around him, priests in white dhotis and shawls sit on the floor, some with yellow sashes, while women in white and yellow saris sit before brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. A deity murti decorated with garlands stands behind the throne, with orange curtains and red and white striped pillars framing the hall. Oil lamps and incense sticks are placed on the mats. A red carpet runs across the foreground, and a banner sign hangs on the left wall. Several seated devotees in saris and orange shawls face the scene.2011-08-10A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, facing a group of devotees seated on orange mats. Several devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with orange sashes, sit on the floor before brass plates holding flowers and offerings. A woman in white with a yellow blouse stands near a microphone stand on the left. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a garlanded deity murti stand to the right, with a wooden box before the throne. A larger golden throne sits empty at left.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a temple-style hall with a corrugated roof and carved stone pillars. A central figure in orange robes and a garland sits on a gold-ornate throne with red cushions, with a wooden stand before him. Around him, devotees in white clothes and yellow or saffron borders sit on orange and maroon mats, some holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. A priest in white with a shaved head sits to the right, and an orange-clad attendant sits on the left. Behind them, a shrine holds a deity murti decorated with marigold and flower garlands, with a smaller orange-robed figure beside it. A gold-framed chair stands at the far left, and a red-brown curtain hangs near the entrance.2010-11-01A temple courtyard with an open-sided pavilion of grey stone pillars and red-and-white painted walls. Behind, a shrine holds a decorated deity murti with a red crown, garlanded with orange and yellow flowers and dressed in yellow and purple cloth. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, with a kalasha-style pot and brass ritual lamps beside him. Around him on the red-carpeted floor sit devotees in white and orange clothes, some with cloth-covered items and a small tray, listening. A video camera on a tripod is at right, and red-and-white curtains frame the pavilion. The lower frame shows the backs of seated people. Two people are partly visible at the bottom right.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine courtyard with grey stone pillars and a carved stone dais. A man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a leopard-print shawl, with a brass lamp and offerings in front of him. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigolds. Around the throne, a group of women in saris and men in white dhotis sit on a striped mat, some holding brass plates of offerings. A standing priest in white stands at the right edge beside an orange-and-white painted wall. Coconut palms and orange curtains frame the open pavilion.2010-11-09