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Night-time temple scene with a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with gold border, standing before a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a red-and-gold decorated figure at left, holding a brass item. At right, a woman in an orange blouse and sari stands behind an orange-draped altar holding a lit brass oil lamp, with books and red flower petals on the cloth. Several women in white saris with red borders stand with hands folded in prayer behind the altar, and a young girl in white stands at far right. Orange cloth hangs from a pillar, with a string of lights and floral decorations overhead.

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Night-time photograph of a temple shrine courtyard. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold-and-saffron border stands with his back to the camera, holding a silver vessel near a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and a red-clad figure. On the right, a woman in an orange-saffron garment stands behind a table draped in orange cloth, set with flower petals, books, a brass lamp with a lit flame, and a kalasha-style offering. Several women in white saris with red-and-gold shawls stand with folded hands, and a small girl in white watches. Red and orange fabric hangs from the pillar, with flower decorations and a string of lights above.2011-03-03A temple shrine interior at night with a red and gold draped table in the foreground displaying stacked books with red-flower-decorated covers and framed portraits of a woman in orange, with brass oil lamps and a flower-garlanded bronze deity murti on the right. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland stands beside a man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, and a third person in white is partly visible near the edge. Garlands and palm fronds decorate the shrine, and a striped red curtain hangs at the center. The orange-robed figure has long hair and a garland, a cue, but identity is uncertain and the page says he is not present, so this is an unsure appearance-based candidate.2011-03-03Indoor temple scene at night with a standing man in orange robes and a long gold-bordered orange cloth, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame over a silver plate toward a display table. Behind him, a second man in white ritual dhoti and shawl stands beside him, and a third person in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The table is draped in orange cloth and covered with rose petals, a row of white books with framed portrait photos of a woman in orange, a brass oil lamp, and a silver bowl. Behind the table, a shrine is decorated with a large flower garland, hanging orange cloth, leaves and a deity murti in red, white and gold attire, with a kalasha and lamps.2011-03-03 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A temple courtyard shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers at left. A priest in saffron/orange robes stands beside the murti, tending it. Three women in white saris with yellow shoulder cloths stand at a covered offering table draped in orange and brown cloth, holding flowers and brass items, with a brass lamp and an open book on the table. A tall orange curtain hangs beside a red-and-white painted wall, and palm trees are visible beyond the courtyard.2011-03-03A photograph of an evening temple ritual before a shrine with a decorated deity murti of a standing and seated figure garlanded with yellow and red flowers, one holding a staff. In the foreground, a man with long hair and orange robes and a saffron-orange shawl, wearing beaded necklaces, holds a lit flame over an oil lamp, performing aarti. To the left, a man in orange robes and a bead necklace holds a brass tray. Behind, a figure in white dhoti stands. On a draped red and orange table are stacks of books with red covers and small framed portraits, plus flower petals and brass lamps.2011-03-03July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a temple shrine at night where a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp over a red-draped table. The table holds stacks of books and framed photos with red flower petals. Behind him, a shrine niche with a gilded arch and marigold garlands frames a deity murti pair, one figure in red with a crown and the other in blue with a trident-like staff. Potted flowers and palm fronds decorate the area, and a second figure in white dhoti and an attendant in orange stand nearby. Two lamps stand on the table in front of the shrine.2011-03-03Evening photo of a temple shrine where a man in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha-style garland holds a lit camphor flame on a lamp toward a shrine. Behind him a second man in white dhoti with bare chest and gold necklace stands near. A table draped in orange cloth holds stacks of books with red-tinged covers, small framed portraits, brass oil lamps and scattered red flower petals. To the right a deity murti is decorated with a colourful flower garland, gold ornaments and a lit altar. Red curtains and green foliage frame the shrine, and a brass tray sits at the left edge.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine courtyard with a red-and-white striped wall and a corrugated roof. On the left, a standing figure in an orange-red robe and an orange-red garment with a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a brass vessel near a deity murti with gold ornaments. In the foreground, three women in white saris with yellow shawls stand at a table draped in red and gold cloth, arranged with brass lamps, flowers, a book, offerings and boxes. A fourth woman in a red sari walks in the background carrying a blue container. Marigold garlands hang on the pillars and a red cloth drapes from a beam.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. On the left, a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered orange garment gestures with raised hands toward an altar table draped in orange and red cloth. The table holds brass oil lamps, small boxed gift sets, marigold-like flower petals in red and orange, and framed portrait photos of a smiling woman. Behind the table, a second person in orange clothing stands near a stone archway with orange curtains, garlands and palm fronds. Above, a decorated deity murti with a crown and red and blue garments sits in a gilded niche wrapped in flower garlands. A second orange-clad figure stands at the left edge, and a third stands partly visible behind the table, so people count is 2-5.2011-03-03July 20 20102010-07-20