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A photograph of an indoor ritual space with a long red carpet running down a raised walkway between metal railings. A figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace kneels on the carpet, facing away, while a man in white dhoti sits nearby. Along the right side, a crowd of devotees in white and gold-bordered saris and dhotis sit behind the railing, many with long hair and garlands, some with hands raised. Pink pillars, a screen and a rectangular display are visible in the background.

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May 15 20162016-05-15A photograph of an indoor hall with a long red carpet runner stretching across a raised platform. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded mala around the neck kneels or bows toward the far end of the runner, while a man in white ritual dress sits nearby on the left. Along the right, a large seated group of devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris, some with red and gold trim, sits behind steel railings, with many faces and bindis visible. Gold railings, pink pillars, a wall-mounted screen and white-clad attendants fill the background. The saffron-robed figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so the figure is described by role as a robed participant.2016-05-15May 15 20162016-05-15May 15 20162016-05-15July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks down a red carpet toward a shrine where a deity murti is decorated with flowers and draped in red cloth. On the left, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand holding a tray with offerings, and a few appear to be bald-headed. On the right, women in white saris with gold borders and yellow shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A wall hanging and a framed picture appear at the left edge, and ceiling fans hang from the roof. a person appearance cue: the saffron robe and long rudraksha mala are present, but the face and overall presentation are not conclusive enough for a confident identification.2010-10-30Photograph of a temple hall during a ritual event. A long red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a decorated altar with garlands and a deity murti. Several figures in saffron-orange robes stand near the altar, and one in white with an orange sash stands at the right; a figure in orange stands at the centre of the carpet. Rows of seated devotees in white and other clothes line both sides behind metal railings. A golden palanquin or throne with a red canopy and a gold staff stands at the left edge.2008-12-30Interior of a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a red carpet runner leading to a shrine. At the shrine, a golden deity murti with a crown is decorated with garlands, and attendants in orange and saffron robes stand near the altar. Rows of seated devotees fill both sides of the aisle: men in white dhotis and kurtas on the left, and women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, some with long braids and flowers in their hair, on the right. A standing figure in orange cloth is visible near the altar, and white-clad men stand at the far left. Brass lamps and offerings sit before the deity.2010-07-21November 07 20102010-11-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated in gold and red garments, set in an arched stone niche with pink draped curtains. In front, two seated figures in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cushioned seats on a raised platform, while a devotee in white kneels before them. Nearby, white-clad attendants and devotees in white dhotis and saris stand and sit, some wearing yellow shawls. A red carpet runs along a metal railing toward the viewer. The scene includes a sign on the wall and a loudspeaker on a pillar with colourful painted designs.2010-06-18Interior of a temple hall with a red carpet running toward a raised stage. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha-style mala kneels at the front left near the red carpet. Many devotees in white dhotis and sarees sit on the floor behind metal railings, with some wearing orange or red shawls and one person in pink. A woman in the foreground holds a child. Overhead lights and a grey stone wall with a lattice window complete the scene.2016-05-15