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A photograph of a temple interior during darshan. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial beaded garland stands at a metal railing, extending his hand toward a devotee. Several people in light shirts and a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white beaded necklace stand with palms pressed together in anjali. On the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl stands beside a woman in a red-and-white sari. Behind them an orange cloth-covered table and a shrine with a decorated deity murti under gold arches and orange drapes.

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November 25 20092009-11-25A photo of devotees in a temple courtyard with a shrine behind a metal railing. A line of people with hands pressed in anjali stands at left, most in white shirts and dhotis or light tops. At centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace leans forward with palms together, holding a tray of offerings. A second person in an orange robe stands at right, facing the shrine. The shrine holds a deity murti of a crowned figure beside a consort in pink, framed by a gold arch, red and orange drapes and carved stone pillars. No printed name is visible in the scene.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple darshan line beneath an open awning, with devotees standing behind a stainless-steel railing. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a cloth draped over his shoulder extends his arm toward the devotees, while a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl holds a small orange-rimmed plate. Behind them stands an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti decorated with a crown and garlands, flanked by orange drapes. Several women in saffron and pink saris and a man in white shirt stand on the right and left, with hands folded in anjali. The orange-robed figure's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so no candidate is named.2009-11-23December 03 20092009-12-03December 02 20092009-12-02A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor temple setting. A man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a braided tail stands at the front, placing his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands; the cues are distinctive but the appearance is only. Behind him a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a tray. In the foreground a woman in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl faces the line. Devotees line up behind a metal railing, many in white shirts, red checked shirts and brown tones, hands folded in greeting. Behind them a deity murti with garlands and a crown stands in an arched shrine with orange drapes.2009-12-08November 25 20092009-11-25A photograph of a darshan line at a temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti pair decorated with yellow and pink garlands. A man in a long saffron robe with long swept-back hair stands at center, his arm raised as he touches the head of a devotee who bows before him, while a second saffron-robed sannyasi holds a folded orange cloth. A priest in white with a yellow shawl stands behind them. Along the left, men in white shirts press palms together in anjali; on the right, women in white and pink saris stand at a metal railing with hands folded. The setting has red and white pillars and orange drapes.2009-12-15November 25 20092009-11-25A photograph of a temple darshan scene. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe smiles while extending his right arm to a devotee and offering fruit or prasad from a wooden tray. Beside him stands a second person in a long orange robe, holding papers. Devotees in white, grey and red clothing crowd behind a metal barrier on the left, several with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, a golden-framed shrine holds a deity murti adorned with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with a trident visible above, and a row of brass lamps stands in front. Red drapes frame the scene.2009-12-17December 03 20092009-12-03A temple ritual scene under a corrugated roof. A man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at the centre holding a tray of offerings near a shrine decorated with an ornate golden arch and a deity murti with red and gold adornments. Beside him, a monk in orange with a shaved head holds a tray. Several devotees in white and striped shirts stand at a railing with palms pressed together in namaskar, while another man in white at right stands near a figure in white clothes. Orange curtains hang beside the shrine. A railing runs along the foreground.2010-09-17