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A photograph of a temple entrance with a tall ornate doorway, a carved wooden or metal gate and pillars. Green leaf garlands hang on the gate. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothes stand in front of the doorway, some with shaved heads, one with an orange shawl. A signboard above the entrance shows Tamil lettering. The scene appears to be a temple darshan or puja at a shrine entrance.

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August 20 20122012-08-20August 20 20122012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with a large golden-brown wooden door decorated with green garlands and flower strings. Several priests in white dhotis and shirts stand on the stone steps, with a bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron cloth beside a lamp. A small flame burns at the base of the doorway, and brass plates with offerings sit on the steps in the foreground. Tamil signage above the door and on the side wall reads the temple name. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed at a shrine door.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with a tall ornate doorway flanked by pillars, decorated with hanging garlands and strings of marigold flowers. Several people in white and light-coloured clothing stand near the doorway, some with bare heads and others wearing cloth wraps, while others in the foreground face the entrance. A small sign on the right shows a green and red plaque with printed numbers. The setting appears to be a South Indian temple shrine during a devotional gathering.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with a gold-and-brown decorated shrine doorway and ornately carved pillars. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand near the doorway, one holding a long object, and an orange-clad figure stands among them. Some people are sitting or standing in front of the entrance, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be a South Indian temple.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with an ornate golden doorway decorated with green garlands and flower strings, flanked by carved stone pillars. Several men gather in front: a central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a white dhoti stands near the doorway, a man in a white shirt and dhoti stands to the right, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing stands among others. Some men wear white dhotis, one holds a red cloth. A blue sign with white lettering hangs above the entrance, and a bare-chested man in white stands near the lower right edge.2012-08-20August 20 20122012-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple entrance with a gold-and-red painted doorway decorated with yellow flower garlands. Several men in white and saffron clothing stand on the steps; one in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands near the center, with others in white dhotis and bare upper bodies around him. A devotee in a red garment and an attendant in green stand at the doorway. Pillars with carved capitals frame the entrance, and a printed notice board with a red and white sign hangs at the right. Crowd members stand in the foreground.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with a decorated, gold-patterned facade and a sign board to the right. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands centrally with long hair and a ceremonial gold necklace, flanked by several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls. A person in white stands at the lower right near a red banner, and a red-clad figure is visible at the far left.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with a tall ornate wooden doorway decorated with a green and yellow floral garland hanging across the top. Several men stand in front of the doorway with their hands folded or raised in prayer, one wearing a white dhoti and shirt, another in a dhoti and orange-brown shawl, and a woman in a green sari stands among them. Stone pillars with carved bases frame the entrance, and a small sign on the right wall shows a 5-star rating panel with text. The scene appears to be a devotional visit at a Hindu temple.2012-08-20A photograph of a temple entrance with an ornate golden wooden door decorated with green garlands and marigold strands, framed by carved stone pillars. On the steps, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand, one wearing orange-saffron robes in the centre, apparently facing the doorway. A bare-chested man with a red-marked forehead stands in the right foreground, closest to the camera. A small sign or board is visible near the doorway frame. The setting suggests a temple sanctum entrance with priests and devotees.2012-08-20August 20 20122012-08-20 +1 copies