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Backlit silhouette of a single person in a dark robe with hair tied back, walking toward a deity shrine on a red-carpeted walkway beside a metal railing. Behind, blurred deity murti in pink and white garments with flower garlands and gold ornaments under a teal arch, with a red curtain at left. Watermarked archive photo; the figure is a darkened silhouette with no distinguishable adornments. a person appearance cannot be confirmed from the silhouette alone.

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February 25 20112011-02-25A dark silhouette of a person, seen from behind and in profile, stands on a temple staircase beside a metal handrail, facing toward a deity murti. The murti, set behind them, is partly blurred and appears to be two figures adorned with garlands, gold ornaments and a pink and white garment, against a teal backdrop and red drapery. The person's head is wrapped or tied up, and the figure wears a plain dark garment. The scene is lit mainly by the warm glow of lamps on the altar.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph taken from behind a silhouetted figure in a dark garment walking down a red-carpeted ramp beside a metal railing toward a shrine. The figure's long hair is tied back and the body is backlit, so no features or clothing colours are clear. Ahead, a blurred deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by a second figure, sits on a raised pink-draped platform framed by a teal backdrop, orange curtains and golden arches. Bokeh lights decorate the upper scene.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA silhouetted figure in saffron-orange robes walks away from the camera along a red carpet runner between metal railings toward a temple shrine. The figure is bare-shouldered with an orange cloth draped over one shoulder and wrapped at the waist, a dark sash across the body, and the head is shaved. Ahead, a large deity murti with multiple arms stands in a golden arched niche against a bright pink backdrop, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red and gold crown. Smaller garlanded figures and an orange-draped altar flank the central image. Stone carved pillars frame the warm-lit sanctum.2011-02-02A photograph of a single person in saffron-orange robes walking away from the camera down a red carpet runner between metal railings toward a shrine. The figure is shown in silhouette with bare shoulders and a draped orange cloth. Ahead, a large deity murti stands in a golden arch against a magenta and red backdrop, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multiple arms. Grey stone walls and a small side altar flank the shrine, and a red wall hanging is visible at right.2011-02-02A dark silhouette of a person standing in a temple hall, seen from behind and slightly to the side, with hair tied back and wearing a draped dark garment. A metal railing runs diagonally in the foreground. Beyond, a blurred deity murti decorated with garlands and pink and gold drapery stands in front of a turquoise and gold backdrop, with an orange curtain at the left edge.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA dark silhouette of a standing person in a temple, shot against bright light. The person wears a plain garment and a head covering, and rests one hand on a metal railing beside a red carpeted aisle. Ahead, a richly decorated deity murti with multiple arms and a crown is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by a pink backdrop and gold arch. To the right, a smaller painted figure in red stands in a blue niche. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. Ornate gold and pink decorations surround the central shrine.2011-09-04 +1 copiesSeptember 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA photograph taken from behind of a single person in a saffron-orange sannyasi-style robe, walking up a red-carpeted aisle between brass handrails toward a temple shrine. The figure's hands are pressed together in prayer at the chest, and the head is shaved. Ahead, a large deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a pink and red draped backdrop and red-and-white ornaments flanking the shrine. Red curtains hang at the sides of the frame. The figure's features are not visible, and no identification is made from appearance; the person is shown only as a silhouette in devotional posture.2011-02-02A blurred silhouette of a person in dark clothing stands in the foreground at the top of a short flight of steps with metal handrails, facing a large colourful deity murti in a shrine. The murti shows a multi-armed goddess in yellow and orange garments with a turquoise lower cloth, holding weapons and standing on a white pedestal. Red and orange drapes frame the shrine on both sides, and an ornate stone arch with gold trim surrounds the central image. Only the single silhouetted figure is visible in the scene.2011-02-05Silhouetted figure in saffron-orange robes walks away from the camera up a red-carpeted aisle toward a large colourful deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure's back is dark against the bright backdrop. Behind, an ornate golden arch frames a multi-armed deity with a sword and a gold-trimmed red and pink backdrop, one arm holding a large drum or shield, dressed in yellow, white and teal drapery. Brass railings line the aisle and a small figure stands at the right edge. Warm light falls on the altar, and the scene is a temple darshan approach.2011-02-05February 05 20112011-02-05