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A 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.

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A 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.2011-02-02Silhouetted 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 20112011-02-05A 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.2011-02-02September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA photograph taken from behind of a single person in a dark orange-red sannyasi robe walking down a red-carpeted aisle toward a large deity murti. The murti is adorned with a thick garland of red and yellow flowers and wears a blue and pink garment, with a gold-framed backdrop and a pink curtain behind it. Flanking stone carvings and small smaller shrine images are visible on the pillars, and orange-red drapes hang on both sides of the aisle. The figure is seen only from the back, so no face is visible; no identity is established from appearance.2011-02-02Backlit 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.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 05 20112011-02-05A 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.2011-02-05September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20112011-09-08February 26 20132013-02-26