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Crowded temple interior at night with black stone deity murti and garlands of orange and white flowers along the walls. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron robes with hands joined in namaskar stands beside a black stone bull (nandi) statue on a stone platform decorated with flowers and a red cloth. Beside him, a man in white ritual dress with a saffron shawl stands near another bearded man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a gold headband. Uniformed police officers in khaki and a man in orange with a saffron turban and a camera stand among devotees. Several men in white, saffron and orange surround the platform, with a bald man in orange in the lower right corner.

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A crowded temple interior during a ritual, with a black stone bull statue (nandi) on a stone base at center, draped in a red and gold cloth and garlanded with orange marigolds. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace stands with hands folded at the statue. To his right, a man with a long white beard wears saffron-orange robes, and beside him a bearded man in orange with a crown-like headpiece and a pendant stands with hands raised in prayer. A woman in the foreground holds a metal plate of offerings. Uniformed police officers and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder stand among a dense crowd, many in orange and pink headwear. Marigold garlands hang on pillars behind.2008-02-17Crowded temple interior during a ritual at a black stone deity murti on a grey stone pedestal, with a black bull-like stone sculpture in front. A bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a tray of dark offering in both hands toward the murti. Behind him, a bearded man in saffron robes wears a gold necklace and a crown-like headpiece. Around them, many men in saffron and orange clothing, some in pink or red headcloths, and uniformed attendants in olive-green stand close together. Garlands of orange marigolds hang on the walls and pillars, and green stage lights glow at the top. The scene suggests abhishekam at a temple shrine.2008-02-17Crowded night scene inside a temple mandapa at a ritual, with a black stone Nandi bull statue on a stone base in the centre. A bare-chested man in white dhoti and gold chain stands at the centre, holding up a dark flat stone slab, while devotees in saffron and orange robes and pink turbans press around. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang on the pillars, and several people hold cameras. A man at the left wears a white vest, and a few others wear saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Marigold and flower offerings are arranged on the stone base. A visible saffron-robed figure with a long beard stands near the centre, and another person with a crown-like headpiece appears in the crowd, though these appearances are uncertain.2008-02-17February 17 20082008-02-17Photograph of a ritual at a temple with a dark stone lingam-style shrine and a black stone bull (Nandi) figure on a grey stone platform. A bald man in an orange robe, with a rudraksha mala, reaches toward the offering table while a grey-bearded man bare-chested with a white sacred thread leans in from the lower right. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes stand and watch, and a man in a red shawl sits near a dark stone slab. Marigold garlands, a brass vessel, and lit oil lamps appear on the platform. Crowd members stand close behind the rail.2008-02-17February 17 20082008-02-17A nighttime temple scene with a crowd of devotees in the background. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a red tilak on his forehead leans forward, reaching toward a grey stone structure and a flower-strewn stone slab, apparently offering flowers or performing a ritual at a stone linga-style shrine. Beside him, an older bearded man with grey hair in a bun, wearing a rudraksha mala and bare upper body with white sacred-thread cord, holds his hands open toward the stone. Behind them, people in saffron robes and a man in a white vest and red shawl stand near a black stone Nandi-type bull statue and a golden decorated palanquin or throne with garlands. Marigold petals and a brass vessel lie on the altar. This is a temple ritual.2008-02-17January 02 20082008-01-02Outdoor temple ceremony with a crowd pressing close around a stone platform decorated with marigold petals and a red cloth. In the centre, a bald elderly man in an orange robe holds a silver tray, while a younger man in an orange robe and a man in a yellow dhoti bend over the platform, presenting offerings including a basket of green limes. Several uniformed police officers in khaki stand nearby, one with a holstered firearm, and several cameras are visible in the foreground. A figure in orange with a wrapped head and an ornate gold-trimmed red and yellow cloth also appear among devotees in white.2008-02-18Photograph inside a temple hall decorated with strings of red, orange and white flowers and red-and-blue bunting across the ceiling. A man in saffron robes with long dark hair, a white-and-orange flower garland around his neck, and bare feet walks forward smiling, while a young attendant in orange sets a basket of flowers atop a black stone deity murti with a yellow skirt and flower garlands. Other saffron-robed attendants and devotees in white shirts and dhotis press around, and a videographer with a camera on the right films the scene. Petals are scattered on the floor.2010-02-02A dense crowd of men and some women fills a temple entrance during a festival event in Karnataka. Near the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange clothing stands among devotees. A bald man in orange clothing smiles beside him. In the foreground, a man in a light grey shirt and glasses stands at the centre, and a bearded man in white holds a brass kalasha with red and white cloth. Several uniformed police officers in khaki caps and helmets maintain order at left and right. Many spectators wear white dhotis and kurtas, with orange and yellow saris in the background.2008-02-18Outdoor photo before a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers and red velvet curtains. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a crown. Several men stand in a line in front: a man in a dark sleeveless jacket and white cap at left, men in white kurta or dhoti, and a few in orange robes. At center, a young man with long hair wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala and stands with hands near his waist; a person (appearance cues: long hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala). Beside him stands an older man in orange robes. At right, an elderly man in white with glasses and a man in yellow-orange robe with a yellow cloth on his head stand beside a uniformed police officer. Brass oil lamps stand near the shrine.2007-01-01