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Outdoor temple scene with a black stone deity murti adorned with red and white flower garlands, an orange turban-style headdress and a gold-coloured arch behind. In front, two young men in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stand with backs to the camera, one holding a rudraksha mala, facing the shrine. To the right, a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads and sandalwood/vibhuti markings on his arms stands with palms joined, while a woman in a green sari with a flower garland offers flowers at a nearby shrine. A black stone plaque with white text and red-and-white painted railings frame the area, with palm plants and trees in the background.
Photo 33 of 960 from 3 July 2012

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