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A 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.

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A photograph taken from behind of a single person in orange and maroon robes walking down a red-carpeted aisle between brass railings toward a brightly coloured deity murti. The figure's bare upper back and shoulder are visible, with a wrap draped diagonally across the chest. Behind them, a large pink, blue and orange figure is garlanded with yellow flowers and stands on an ornate stone altar flanked by pink curtains.2011-02-02A 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.2011-02-02A 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 taken from behind of a figure in orange-saffron robes walking up a temple corridor toward a shrine. The person wears an orange dhoti and upper cloth with a maroon band and a dark cord over the shoulder, and has a short-cropped head. Metal handrails line the walkway. Ahead, a deity murti is decorated with a bright pink and blue cloth backdrop, floral garlands and gold-toned ornaments, flanked by red and orange draped curtains and stone pillars. A second, partially visible figure in pale robes stands at the right edge.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, 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 copiesOctober 12 20112011-10-12A photograph taken from behind of a person in orange saffron robes draped over one shoulder, dark hair in a low bun, standing on a covered walkway beside a metal railing. Ahead, a stone shrine with red and gold decorations houses a deity murti adorned with garlands, with red curtains and a golden stand in front. The space has a corrugated roof, red-and-white striped barriers and colourful painted pillars. The orange-clad figure's identity cannot be established from appearance alone, so no a person candidate is asserted.2010-10-27Silhouetted 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.2011-02-05A 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 copiesFebruary 05 20112011-02-05January 29 20132013-01-29