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A photograph of a Krishna puja at an outdoor temple-like space with orange and white striped walls. A standing figure in an orange robe and a long garland of white and red roses holds a lit aarti lamp toward a decorated Krishna murti. The murti wears a crown and holds a flute, surrounded by white, red, pink and yellow garlands and a white floral arch. Behind, a kneeling devotee in orange holds a brass tray of rose petals, and a few people in white and orange robes stand watching, one woman in a cream sari takes a photo. A sign on the wall reads partly in English and Tamil, and the scene includes a carved stone pillar at right.

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A photo of a Krishna puja in a temple courtyard with orange and white walls. A man with long hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a garland of white and red roses, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) and a bell over a Krishna murti. The murti is decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow and an orange ribbon. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace watches, and a shaved-headed man in white stands nearby. A carved stone niche with a seated deity relief is at right, and a black board with names hangs on the wall. a person appearance is uncertain; the man performing aarti has long hair and saffron clothing but the image does not establish identity.2010-09-02A photo of a puja at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, holding a lit camphor lamp and a small bell toward a deity murti of Krishna decorated with flower garlands in red, pink and yellow. A second man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace and a shaved head stands behind him, and two women in cream and yellow saris stand at left. Behind them is a wall with red and white stripes and a black plaque. a person: the man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha-style garland is distinctive, but his face is not used for identification; he is described by role as the officiant performing the aarti.2010-09-02A temple shrine scene where a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at a brass lamp, holding a small brass bell with the flame raised before a deity murti of Krishna. The murti, dressed in a gold and maroon brocade garment, is decorated with layered garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds, forming an arch overhead, and holds a flute. A woman in orange robes with a white floral garland in her hair stands at left, facing the murti, with other saffron-clad figures partly visible at the edge. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall bears a black plaque listing names, and a carved stone pillar with a relief figure stands at right. The scene appears to be an arati or puja offering to the Krishna murti.2010-09-02A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long floral garland draped over his shoulders scatters pink flower petals with his right hand toward a decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a gold-coloured pedestal set on a green cloth and is heavily adorned with white, pink and yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a group of devotees watch and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left, a man in white clothes stands beside her, and a woman in a white top sits at far left on a striped mat. A small orange-robed attendant kneels near the base of the murti. The background shows an orange building with a white and red striped wall, a wall plaque, a stone carved relief panel with a seated figure, and a green bush.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl wears a long garland of red, pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders, and he holds a small brass lamp and an offering plate toward a deity murti. The murti is decorated with white and pink flower garlands and a yellow-orange flower garland, and sits on a gold-edged platform covered with a green cloth scattered with petals. Behind him, a white-and-maroon striped wall and a black notice board are visible, and a second person in orange clothing stands partially at the left edge. Faint copyright and source text overlays the lower right corner.2010-11-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style pavilion decorated with garlands and gold-patterned red hangings. A young person in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-yellow flower garland holds an oil lamp with a flame in one hand and a small bell in the other. Beside them, a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands near brass lamps and offerings. To the right, a large deity murti is adorned with a long multicolour flower garland in yellow, pink, red and white and sits on a white cloth-draped seat under a cobra-hood canopy. In the foreground, a white statue in orange cloth with a flower garland sits on a stone base, and a gold-bordered cloth lies on the floor. A few onlookers stand at the left edge near a sign reading Dhyanapeetam Ananda Sabha.2007-12-29A photograph of a ritual at Bidadi Dhyanapeetam. A man with long dark hair and a flower-garlanded neck, wearing an orange sannyasi-style garment, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) in both hands. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a bell, and a bald man in orange stands nearby. A woman in a cream sari with yellow shawl stands at left with hands folded. On the right, a Krishna deity murti with flute, crown and floral garlands is decorated in orange and pink flowers. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha, year 2005.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja on a covered veranda with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped border. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white, red and pink flowers, holding a ritual implement toward a deity murti. The murti stands on a gold-coloured base draped in a maroon cloth, dressed with garlands of white, red, pink and yellow flowers and an arch of white blossoms above. Behind him, a priest in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a black board with names in white lettering. To the left, several devotees stand or kneel with palms joined, including a woman in white and women in cream-and-yellow saris. A carved stone pillar and a relief of Ganesha appear at right, with a dark green cloth spread at the murti's base.2010-09-02A temple ritual at a Dhyanapeetam hall with an orange-painted wall and a board listing devotee names. A man in saffron robes and a long garland of white and red flowers holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) in front of a decorated deity murti of Krishna playing a flute, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. A priest in white dhoti with a bell stands beside him, and devotees in white and cream saris stand with palms pressed together at left. The scene shows aarti being offered to the deity.2010-09-02March 03 20112011-03-03A temple ritual photo. A young priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits at left beside a small brick fire pit with burning embers and a microphone on a stand. Facing him, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a tall ornate crown-like headdress and beaded necklaces, sits cross-legged with hands joined before a richly garlanded deity murti draped in orange silk, with a brass oil lamp and a plate of marigold offerings in front. Behind, a bald man in white and other white-clad devotees stand near an orange-walled doorway, and a woman in orange sari stands nearby. Ritual homa or puja setting at a temple courtyard.2010-11-12November 01 20112011-11-01