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A photograph taken inside a temple shrine. In the foreground, seen from behind, a person in an orange saffron wrap with a maroon border stands with hands folded in prayer, dark hair tied back and a dark beaded mala around the neck. Before them are gilded deity murtis in a golden arched niche, one draped in blue and white with a red garland and the other adorned with red and orange garlands, with brass oil lamps (deepas) and brass vessels, a kalasha and flower offerings on the platform. A small purple-clad figure stands in a red-lined niche to the right.

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Photograph of a shaved-headed figure seen from behind, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over one shoulder with a maroon border, standing before a temple shrine. Two richly decorated deity murtis stand in the shrine, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, gold ornaments and blue and white garments, with brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha in the foreground. A green-clad seated figure with a garland appears in the lower right. The figure in orange, a devotee or sannyasi, stands in quiet worship facing the murtis. The setting is a stone-pillared temple interior with carved granite columns.2011-02-20A photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground a person seen from behind wears an orange saffron wrap with a maroon border, a dark rudraksha-style mala at the neck, and dark hair in a bun, with hands joined in prayer. Ahead stand large painted deity murtis with red and yellow garlands and gold ornaments, one wearing a blue and white garment and another draped in red and green. A smaller figure in purple stands in a gold arch to the right. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha, and a plate of flowers sit on the ledge. The scene is a temple worship setting, with a white cloth covering the altar.2011-02-20 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20112011-09-17February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine of a large gilded deity murti seated with a consort, both dressed in pink and red silk with rich gold ornaments and marigold garlands, backed by a teal curtain within an ornate golden arch. In front stands a small yellow-robed seated figure. A standing man in orange sannyasi robes with a rudraksha mala and bare shoulders faces the shrine, appearing to be a devotee or priest, not a clearly identifiable a person candidate.2011-02-25March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28February 25 20112011-02-25A photograph of a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes seen from behind, standing before a shrine. He has a dark bun and a rudraksha mala at his neck, with hands folded in prayer. Before him is a gilded arched shrine framed by stone carving, containing two deity murti: a figure with a trident, crown and orange turban in yellow dhoti, and a consort figure in white and gold with a crown. Both are adorned with marigold and red garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a wooden tray holding apples and offerings sits in the foreground, along with brass vessels on the altar.2010-07-19November 15 20112011-11-15A person in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair stands with their back to the camera, hands joined in prayer before a shrine. Within the golden arched niche, two deity murtis stand in blue and purple garments, one with an orange turban and a silver-gold crown, the other with a tall crown and ornate necklaces. Marigold and red flower garlands hang on the figures, and a golden lamp stand with multiple wicks, brass oil lamps and a silver kalasha sit in front. A small red-and-white figure and a small seated figure appear near the offerings.2010-07-03 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copies