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A crowded photograph of devotees gathered around a decorated murti of a deity, dressed in a crown with gold ornaments and layered flower garlands in yellow and red. A woman in a red-bordered sari and a woman in a red shawl reach toward the altar holding offerings, while women in cream and gold-bordered saris stand with hands folded in devotion. Tables hold plates, flower garlands, a red gift bag and offering trays. A gold draped backdrop and red curtains frame the hall, with a standing air cooler visible behind the crowd.

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A crowd of devotees gathers around a decorated seated figure at a Guru Purnima offering. The figure wears a gold crown-like headpiece and red, yellow and white flower garlands with beaded ornaments, and gold bangles. Women in cream and gold sarees with red-and-white shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces press forward with raised hands, offering a clear plastic box of sweets and flowers. Some devotees fold their hands in prayer.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial offering at a temple-hall event. On the left, a man with long dreadlocked hair pinned up with gold ornaments, a gold ceremonial necklace and bare upper body with a brown wrap, is seated on a red-cushioned seat and smiling as he receives a tray of fruit and offerings. Opposite him, a woman in a cream and red sari with a garland holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit while others in white and cream ritual clothes stand nearby. The background shows a crowd of devotees in colourful saris and a red curtained stage. Garlands of marigolds and bowls of gold-coloured items are in the foreground.2016-07-19A photograph of a devotional offering scene indoors. A long-haired man with a swept-back turban-like hairstyle, a brown robe, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as devotees approach. Several women in saris, one in purple and others in cream and white, bring plates and offerings. A woman in purple leans forward holding a small silver plate of flowers. Behind them, a tall yellow-and-gold backdrop is decorated with red and white flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds. A standing fan and red curtains are visible in the room, and a group of onlookers stands at the right. Strands of white jasmine and red roses lie in front of the seat.2016-07-19A crowded indoor temple-style hall during a puja, with a large decorative fan-shaped ornament in the foreground featuring a green and purple peacock-feather-style panel with a white lotus and bird motif, surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands. Several people in festive attire stand close together: a woman in a white sari and gold jewellery, a woman in a red sari with a red bindi and bangles, and a man in a white shirt bending forward. A woman in a yellow sari with gold necklaces stands at right holding a brass vessel. Two men in white stand at the lower right. A white cooling fan and red curtains are in the background.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 17 20082008-07-17May 22 20162016-05-22A large hall with recessed ceiling lights and wood-panelled walls holds a crowd of devotees, many wearing marigold and orange garlands. In the right foreground a figure in a gold crown and ornate red-and-gold robes, with a gold chest pendant and multi-strand bead necklace, stands smiling and raises a hand in blessing beside a golden seat. Before him an elderly man in white with an orange shawl bows with folded hands, and a white-haired woman in white bends toward him. A woman in a cream top and a man in white stand nearby, and a yellow cloth bag is held by an attendant at the lower right. A decorative umbrella stands at the top right.2014-05-10A photograph in a bright hall with a recessed ceiling and wood-panelled walls. A woman seated on a gold ornate throne under a golden canopy wears an elaborate gold crown, a red-and-maroon embroidered outfit and garlands; she is being honoured. Devotees in white and saffron-trimmed clothes bow, offer garlands and touch her feet, and an elderly man in white with spectacles bows low. Others stand behind wearing marigold garlands, and a yellow cloth bag is held near the throne.2014-05-10Photograph inside a large hall with red curtains and a red-and-white ceiling, crowded with devotees. In the centre a woman in a maroon turban with a gold brooch, gold necklaces and bangles, and a cream and gold sari holds out her hand to take offerings from a silver tray. Behind her, shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas hold trays of food, sweets and flowers. To the right, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings holds a red box. A camera operator in the foreground films the scene. Several women in saris and a man in white stand nearby, and a deity murti is visible in the distance.2013-11-02Indoor devotional gathering in a decorated hall with orange and red drapes and garlands. At centre, a seated bearded man with long dark hair wears a red-and-white garland of marigolds and white flowers; women in saris, one in cream and gold with gold border and another in red and green, press around him holding bananas or fruit from a woven basket. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads stands at back, and a man in white kurta stands at left. Electric fans and a red mic stand appear at right. Visible people number about 15, several partly cropped.2017-04-02