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Photo inside a temple shrine with a golden throne-like back in the background. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, hands extended to a white marble statue of a seated figure held by a sannyasi in orange robes. A woman in a green blouse and red sari stands behind the statue, and a figure with a saffron-and-red turban and a garland of red, yellow and pink flowers sits on the throne. Two other men in orange and maroon robes stand at right, one bare-chested with sandalwood marks on his arm, and rudraksha beads are visible on the wrists. Hanging oil lamps are visible above.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch behind a floral garland of red, yellow and pink flowers. Several men in saffron and orange robes with maroon borders stand around a white marble statue of a seated figure with a raised hand. On the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds the statue's base. A woman in a green blouse and red sari with a rudraksha necklace points upward, and a woman in an orange-brown sari with a gold necklace stands behind the garland. Hanging brass lamps and bells are visible above.January 1st 2013 +2 copiesJanuary 1st 2013 +2 copiesTemple scene with a decorated palanquin-like shrine draped in red and maroon cloth, garlanded with pink and red flowers, holding a golden figure. An elderly bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a striped shawl stands at left, extending his hands toward the shrine. Beside the shrine, a man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered wrap and gold garland raises his joined hands overhead in worship. Another man in saffron robes with a gold garland stands with folded hands. At far right, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bearded man with long hair in orange clothing stand near the shrine, with more devotees in the background and a stone pillar at left.2012-06-05A temple interior scene where a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a decorated deity murti dressed in white and red flower garlands, with a gold crown and gold trim on a red-and-blue cloth. On the right, a figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a long white flower garland stands facing the murti with white markings on his forearm and upper arm. Beside him, a man in an orange robe stands with hands folded, and a young man on the far right joins his palms in namaskar. A man in a light blue shirt holds the left side of the murti at the edge of the frame. Brass lamps and a framed picture are visible on a wooden cabinet in the background, with a red curtain at right and a bowl of white powder on the floor in the foreground. The scene appears to show a darshan or abhishekam moment before the murti.2010-07-21A standing man in a maroon dhoti and maroon shawl, wearing a gold necklace and a flower garland, stands in a temple-like hall touching a copper-coloured statue of a seated figure with a small tilak mark, while a kalasha-style offering is held nearby. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange-saffron dhotis and a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads assist, and a videographer films with a camera on a shoulder rig. White flower garlands adorn the statue. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and light clothing watches from a staircase and balcony, with orange marigold garlands hanging above. The scene reflects a prana prathista-style consecration with abhishekam-like offerings. The2014-06-28 +1 copiesJune 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowd at a tented event with a red backdrop and hanging decorative bunting. In the foreground a long-haired figure in orange robes with a flower garland kneels and reaches forward to take an orange cloth from a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and white head cloth who stands in the centre. A young man in orange robes and an orange-and-red sash stands at right, holding a golden trident. Behind them women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas, and other people in white and casual clothes, watch. A golden trident and a red-and-orange cloth are in the foreground. Several people are visible in the crowd, and the scene appears to be a ritual exchange of a cloth.2016-04-27A photograph of a home interior during a pada puja at a devotee's house. A figure seated on a red-cushioned chair at right wears a saffron wrap, a white flower garland, red floral garland, gold bangle on the upper arm, and holds a tall ceremonial staff with a round top. Three seated and standing devotees face them: a man in a white sleeveless top and saffron cloth kneels with a metal plate, a woman in a white sari with gold border presses her palms together, and a shaved-headed young man in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits nearby. Standing onlookers in white dhotis, orange robes and colourful saris fill the room, with framed photographs on the wall behind and an open doorway.2014-07-01A ritual scene in a temple-style hall with a pink and red backdrop and a gold ornate structure at left. A figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold saffron-toned garments, with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder and gold armlets, stands at left holding up a white cloth. A man in a white shirt and white trousers stands centre-right, holding the cloth, while a man in white with a shaved head and wire-rimmed glasses holds a silver tray of flowers and orange and red garlands at right. Brass lamps with flames stand at the far right edge.2015-10-26June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual scene inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed pillar. A seated man in orange-red saffron cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, rudraksha beads, a red-and-gold headband and a red bindi with white vibhuti marks holds a small gold cup or vessel in his hands. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders applies white paste to his forehead, and another man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white marks on his forehead and arms assists nearby. A golden throne with red cushioning and a large gold backrest stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-and-blue ornamental fan or prabhavali hangs on the pillar.2012-05-09