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Outdoor temple courtyard with a golden peacock-shaped vahana and a deity murti draped in marigold and multicolour garlands on a red cushion. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace stands on an orange cloth with arms raised, facing the deity. Other devotees in orange robes stand beside him, and a row of people in white ritual clothes stands behind, with a cameraman filming at left. Palm trees, a red-washed wall and a small temple sign are visible behind. The scene appears to be a puja or arati in progress.

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November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of an outdoor ashram courtyard under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A bald man in saffron robes films with a video camera on the left, and a large crowd of devotees stands in rows, many in white dhotis and saffron garments, with hands folded in prayer. In the centre a woman in an orange sari stands beside a golden chariot-like vehicle with a red cushioned seat and garlands, facing a square open pit with a tiled edge in the foreground. Hanging decorative tassels in red, blue and yellow with rings hang from the roof poles, and a kolam pattern is drawn on the ground.2010-11-06Outdoor ashram scene under a corrugated roof hung with colourful tasselled decorations and curved gold ornaments, with palm trees behind. A golden lion-shaped throne draped in a red cloth with orange and yellow flower garlands stands on an orange-and-purple mat. A standing man in an orange robe wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands beside it, while a large group of devotees in white and orange clothes stands in rows, many with hands folded. On the left, a man in orange holds a video camera. A square pit with a stone rim sits in the foreground. A man in white stands at the far right near planters.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck stands with his head bowed on a raised red-and-white stepped platform outdoors. Beside him are golden ratha-style vehicles with a golden lion-shaped mount, a golden kalasha-like figure, and orange-and-gold ceremonial flags and fringed canopies. Coconut palms, orange pennants strung overhead, and dark stone deity murtis lining a courtyard fill the background. No other people are clearly visible.2010-11-10A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan-type tree with hanging aerial roots. On the left, a golden deity murti sits in a decorated arch framed with red, yellow and green flower garlands, atop a mound of red offerings and a dark serpent-like form. Central figure stands on a dark stone platform with hands folded in namaskar, wearing orange-saffron robes, a long rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland, with a white tilak on the forehead and a leopard-print cloth at the waist. Behind him, rows of people in orange and white garments stand in a devotional line, several holding brass plates of offerings. Small red mats lie on the ground.2013-03-10A photograph of a seated ritual scene in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a gold attendant stool beside him. Seven people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor before him: several women with long hair, and men in white dhotis wearing gold necklaces. They hold brass plates and bowls of offerings and lit oil lamps, with flowers and fruit in front. A gold lamp stand and a golden deity murti or figure appear at the left under garlands.2010-11-03A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple-style open pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and palm trees beyond. On the left, a golden deity murti or ornate golden vahana stands draped with green cloth and heavy marigold garlands. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair and an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with gold border holds a small offering tray and stands with a bare-chested man in orange robes who holds a multicoloured yellow and green ceremonial umbrella with tassels. Behind them, several devotees in white and casual clothes stand with hands folded in anjali, and a photographer with a camera is visible. The scene suggests devotional worship and a procession.2011-10-26April 14 20132013-04-14March 10 20132013-03-10