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A photograph looking down a long aisle inside a temple hall, lined on both sides by metal railings with many seated devotees in white clothes. At the far end, a deity murti decorated with colourful garlands stands before orange and red drapes, with a golden arch above. In front of the deity, three figures in yellow and white sit on a red carpet near a decorated seat with a framed image on it. Two long hanging cloths in black and red patterns frame the upper corners of the hall.

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A photograph of a temple hall viewed from the back, with rows of seated devotees in white clothes on both sides of a central aisle lined with steel railings. At the far end, a large deity murti with garlands stands before a red and gold backdrop, and a seated figure in white and yellow sits on a red cushion at the front, flanked by others, with a small ornate peetha or throne-like altar in the centre. Red carpet runs up the aisle, and tall striped banners hang from the ceiling on each side.2010-09-28A photograph taken from the rear of a covered open-sided hall looking toward a shrine. Metal railings line a central walkway flanked by rows of seated devotees, many with their backs to the camera. At the far end, a gilded deity murti pair stands on a raised red-carpeted platform, adorned with garlands, before orange draped curtains and a grey stone arch. Pale-robed people sit on the platform in front of the deities, with a decorated kalasha-like offering and oil lamps set before them. Hanging black and patterned banners line the ceiling and walls, and greenery shows through the side openings.2010-09-30A covered outdoor hall with a metal railing aisle leads toward a shrine framed by stone pillars and orange and white draped curtains. Within the shrine stands a richly decorated deity murti in gold and red ornaments, with a seated figure and offerings before it on a golden platform. A red carpet runs up the aisle. Seated devotees in white clothing line both sides of the railings, many with heads visible from behind, and dark hanging cloth panels hang from the roof. Banners and framed images are visible on the side walls.2010-09-30Photograph of a temple shrine interior viewed down a red carpet aisle toward a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, decorated with garlands and flower adornments, set in an ornate golden arch framed by orange and pink curtains. Several robed figures in saffron and white stand and sit before the shrine; a man in orange kneels near the altar with brass vessels and offerings, while devotees in white sit on the floor in rows along the carpet. Audience members in dark silhouette fill the right side. Open-sided hall with red and white striped canopy, tubular metal railings, and garden greenery visible beyond.2010-07-21A photograph taken from behind a metal railing down a red-carpeted aisle toward a shrine under a corrugated roof. At the far end, a gilded arched niche frames a large deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by smaller figures and flowers, with orange and red drapery and a red-and-white altar. Devotees sit on mats along both sides, many in white, cream and pastel saris, and a few wearing orange and white robes stand near the left edge. A small saffron-robed figure sits near the shrine base. Signage and a red banner hang at the right. Several dozen people are visible.2010-07-21July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21A temple interior photographed from behind a row of seated devotees in dark silhouette, facing a shrine with a large deity murti dressed in yellow and pink garments, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands, holding ritual objects. Flanking the central murti are smaller figures and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure placed on the altar. Red and orange drapes frame the shrine, and gold-accented stone pillars surround it. A row of metal railings separates the seated congregation from a red-carpeted area where several people in white ritual clothing sit near the altar. Overhead hang dark cloths. Visible shrine objects include a kalasha-style vessel and flower garlands.2010-09-28July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph taken down a red-carpeted aisle lined with metal railings toward a shrine. Beneath a golden arch with red and orange drapes, a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a raised platform. In front, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned chair while a man in white clothes kneels before them, apparently performing a puja or padapuja. Devotees sit on both sides of the aisle, some in white shirts, and a few are partly visible.2010-07-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20102010-10-03A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in a covered hall, mostly wearing white clothes, facing a shrine at the far end. The shrine holds a deity murti decorated with red and green garlands, flanked by two standing figures, with a red backdrop and orange curtains. A low seated figure in orange clothing sits before the shrine. Steel railings divide the seating area, a camera on a tripod is set up near the front, and wall banners with geometric patterns line the sides of the hall.2010-10-30