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A temple courtyard shrine with a golden deity murti decorated with yellow and orange garlands, beside a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated on a red and gold chair with an orange cushion. A saffron-robed priest stands at right blessing a line of devotees in white clothes and garlands, one woman in a white outfit and a man in white are walking forward. A brass tray with yellow marigold garland sits on a red-draped stand in the foreground. Oil lamps and brass lamp stands stand near the shrine.

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A temple courtyard with a shrine holding a large deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and a gold frame. A seated monk in saffron robes, with a shaved head, stands at the left beside the shrine. Near the centre, a framed photograph of a long-haired figure in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet chair with gold trim, flanked by an orange cushion. In front, a red-draped table holds a silver tray of marigold garlands. Devotees in white clothes with flower garlands walk in a line through the courtyard; a woman in an orange sari walks among them. Brightly coloured textiles hang from a red pillar.2009-12-02December 02 20092009-12-02A temple courtyard with an open pavilion and a stone shrine on the right holding deity murtis draped in garlands. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl stands before a golden-framed red throne. The throne holds a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes with long hair, garlanded with red flowers. Around it, several people in orange robes stand with hands folded in namaste, while women in white saris with yellow borders stand in a line. A man in white holds a camera near the pillar. A brass oil lamp sits on a steel table at left, and a draped orange cloth hangs from the pillar.2010-02-12A temple courtyard under a corrugated roof during a puja. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange robes stand near a metal table with a brass lamp, and a man in orange holds a brass vessel. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and cream shawls stand in a line, and a man in a white shirt with an orange sash films with a camera. On the right, an ornate gold-framed throne draped in orange cloth and a green-and-red striped mat holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes and garlands, labelled as a portrait. Beyond it, a shrine with deity murtis adorned with garlands and gold ornaments sits under a gold arch. A red-and-white pillar flag hangs near the throne.2010-02-12August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photograph inside an open temple pavilion with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, palm trees visible outside. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne facing a group of devotees seated on orange and purple cloths. The devotees wear white dhotis and sarees with orange and yellow borders; several women wear yellow shawls. Silver trays of offerings, flowers and vegetables sit before them. Behind the throne stands a stone shrine with a colourful deity murti adorned with garlands and a red crown, flanked by brass oil lamps. A woman in orange clothing kneels at right by a small offering table.2010-10-30A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with long dark hair swept back. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a man in white dhoti with a gold-toned necklace and red-orange scarf, a woman in a green-bordered sari, and other women in white and cream saris and cream-bordered garments. Some hold lit oil lamps and a brass plate with flowers and offerings sits on the floor. Behind them are red and white striped walls, a corrugated roof, a decorated stone pillar and a brass gate. A small placard on the wall reads a Kannada or Telugu notice.2010-11-03Outdoor temple courtyard with a shrine on the left showing a deity murti garlanded with flowers, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels in front. A man in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head cloth walks forward, smiling, and a large brass bowl with flower garlands sits in the foreground. Behind him, several men in orange and peach robes follow, some bald, one with a long beard and a rudraksha-style chain at the far right, and a man in a white head cloth on the left. A corrugated-roof white building and palm trees appear in the background.2009-12-11Outdoor covered walkway at an ashram temple shrine decorated with banana leaves, flower garlands and hanging yellow leaves. Inside a shrine with an ornate arch, a deity murti is adorned with orange and marigold garlands. Several men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans stand and walk on a concrete floor; one wears a rudraksha mala and another carries a small bag. A person in a white robe with an orange shawl stands in the left foreground with their back to the camera. One man in a dark suit stands at right beside a white wall. Several people visible.2008-12-30A seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne at left, hands pressed together in anjali. Before him, a group of devotees sit on the floor of an orange-walled hall, several holding small oil lamps and offering them toward silver aarti plates. Women wear white and yellow dupattas or orange shawls, a man wears white with an orange shawl, and a small child in yellow stands among the adults. Fruit sits on a gold tray at left, and a potted plant stands near the wall. A blue sign reads Silence please. This appears to be a puja with lamp offerings in a temple-style hall.2010-08-04A photograph of a pada puja in a temple pavilion with red pillars and an orange curtain. A man with short dark hair in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands together. Devotees around him include a woman in a cream sari with a pale yellow border, joining her palms in prayer, and men in white with yellow shawls holding offering trays and performing the worship. Behind the throne stands a deity murti with a red-and-orange turban and garlands, and a stone carved pillar with a seated figure stands nearby. Brass lamps and fruit offerings sit on the platform.2010-08-06