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A photograph at night under a corrugated metal roof shows a man in an orange-red sannyasi garment with an orange shawl standing at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a richly decorated deity murti on a golden vahana-style stand. The murti wears gold jewellery, a crown, and long garlands of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers. Green cloth drapes the seat, and a red cushion sits below the golden base. Striped steps and a potted plant are visible in the background.

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A woman in a rust-red sari with a gold border stands at left in a covered open pavilion, holding yellow and red flower petals in her hands as an offering. Before her is a golden deity murti seated on a golden peetha/throne-like stand, adorned with layered garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, gold necklaces and a headdress. A green cloth covers the base, and a golden lion-shaped support sits at the bottom right. Behind are striped steps and a dark background.2014-11-23A woman with her hair pulled back stands at the left with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a maroon-red sari-style garment with a gold-bordered waist cloth and a maroon shawl draped over her shoulder. She bows toward a decorated deity murti on a golden peetha-style pedestal with a golden bull (Nandi) figure in front. The murti is adorned with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and a gold necklace, set in an ornate gold arch against a red backdrop. A green cloth covers a stand beside it, and striped steps lead up behind, under a corrugated metal roof in dim evening light.2014-11-23A photograph inside a covered temple hall at night shows a shaved-headed priest in a rust-red dhoti and orange-gold shawl standing at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a golden deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne. The murti wears a blue-and-white cap, a gold necklace and garlands of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, orange, purple and white. The throne is draped in green cloth with a golden lion-shaped base. Brass ritual vessels stand on the floor at left, and a covered pedestal sits beside the priest.2014-11-23A man seen from behind, bare-shouldered, in a rust-red dhoti with gold-bordered upper cloth, stands on a raised platform beside a deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a silver-gold crown. The murti sits on a golden lion-backed throne draped in green cloth, and he rests his hand on the throne's green covering in a puja gesture. Gold-framed silver arch, striped white and maroon wall, and hanging decorative tassels frame the scene under a metal-roofed pavilion. A small figure stands at the right edge. The image carries a copyright credit on the right.2014-11-23A photograph taken at night under a open-sided roof shows a man seated in an orange upholstered chair at right, facing left toward a decorated deity murti. He wears a saffron-red robe with gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with hair swept back. The murti is an elephant-headed deity seated on a golden mount inside an ornate gilded arch, draped with green cloth and strung with marigold, purple and white flower garlands. Red cloth covers the floor in front, scattered with petals, and oil lamps and offerings are visible at left. Other figures stand faintly in the background. The man appears to be a person based on the swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, though the view is partial.2014-11-25A photograph taken at night under a corrugated metal canopy. On the left stands a golden ornate shrine holding a Ganesha murti, decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, a green backdrop and a red cloth draped on the base. On the right, a person sits in an orange armchair wearing a saffron-orange robe with gold trim and a long gold-beaded garland; the person has long dark hair tied back and is gazing toward the murti. Potted plants and a few other people stand in the background. a person cues are not clearly established from the frame, so the identity is left unsure.2014-11-25November 23 20142014-11-23A photograph of an evening temple ritual under an open roofed pavilion. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold-bordered cloth over the shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck waves a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti. The deity sits on a gilded throne and is heavily decorated with gold jewellery, a crown, layered garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, and a green cloth draped over the seat. A gold-painted elephant base supports the throne. A striped white and red wall and a hanging decorative tassel frame the scene, and a person stands at the right edge in the dark. This appears to be an aarti offering rather than a depiction of a particular individual.2014-11-23A photograph taken from behind of a man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala at his neck, standing before a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne with a golden lion-shaped base. The murti is adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, a golden crown and ornaments, and a green cloth covers the seat. The setting is an open-sided pavilion at night with a dark background and a bell or lamp hanging at right; one more figure in white stands far at right near a table.2014-11-23February 14 20162016-02-14Two devotees in maroon and gold-bordered dhoti-style sacred garments stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before a deity murti in a temple hall. The murti sits on a green-draped golden throne with a gold-framed arch, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a gold lion-like vahana base. Flower petals are scattered on the floor, and oil lamps and brass vessels rest near a stone-edged puja pit. Overhead lights and a corrugated roof frame the night-time setting. The man on the left has a shaved head; the woman on the right has hair pulled back. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.2014-11-23November 23 20142014-11-23