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Inside a temple-like interior with pale marble-patterned walls and a white carved niche, several people stand at a shrine facing upward toward the niche. A tall stone pillar stands in the foreground. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala and shaved head stands beside a man in a white dhoti with a sash. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with gold border and a gold-adorned hair ornament faces the shrine. On the right, an older bald man in an orange robe with beaded necklaces looks up at the niche. Brass lamps sit on a low ledge at the base of the shrine, and a barred window is on the right.

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Interior of a temple shrine with pale marble-patterned walls and a large pink granite pillar in the centre. Several men stand before small black stone deity murtis in niches. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl stands with back to camera, and another priest in white with gold border crouches near a fruit offering and oil lamp. In the centre, an older bald man with white forehead markings wears a rudraksha mala and a beaded headpiece, bare-chested. On the right, a man with hair tied up and a beaded headband wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a gold necklace. Another bald man in orange-saffron garments with gold trim stands at the far right. Oil lamps and a blue door are visible.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-like hall with a light stone wall and a grey stone pillar. At left, a seated bald man with a rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his hands resting on his knees. Beside and behind him stand several men in white and orange clothing: one in a white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace holds a brass vessel, another in white with a black beaded mala stands behind, and a man in an orange dhoti with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala walks forward holding an orange object. Pink flower petals lie on the floor and a white shrine niche with a small framed picture is at right. A partially visible head of a foreground person is at lower left.2012-05-09Photograph inside a temple shrine area with a large granite pillar in the foreground and a blue door behind. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap wears a gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets and a gold headband, standing beside the pillar with his hands clasped. In the centre, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head and gold ornaments tends offerings on a ledge, while a second priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a brass pot and bell. On the left, a woman in a green and yellow sari assists at the shrine. Black stone deity murti sit on the altar in the background. Attendant ritual activity suggests puja.2012-05-11May 22 20122012-05-22 +1 copiesAugust 17 20122012-08-17 +1 copiesA temple interior with polished marble-patterned walls and a white carved pillar frame. Three men in ritual attire perform worship at a shrine. A bald priest in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti in a niche. A second bald man in white, with a gold necklace, holds a brass bell and a small vessel. A third man stands behind them in an orange-saffron cloth with a gold necklace, rudraksha beads and a headband. A tray of bananas and fruit sits on the right ledge beside a white pillar and a glass cabinet.2012-05-11A photograph inside a temple hall with polished stone floors and pillars. In the centre, a young man in a saffron-orange garment with a gold-coloured headband and gold-bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Beside him on the left, several men in saffron robes also hold their hands joined, some wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded, one holding prayer beads, and a golden gate and altar area are visible in the background.2012-05-07May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12June 04 20122012-06-04August 17 20122012-08-17 +1 copiesA dim stone temple interior with thick carved pillars and a dark granite floor. Several saffron-robed men stand in a line, most shaved-headed and bare-chested, some with red sashes at the waist. In the centre, a robed priest in white dhoti with gold borders and a blue-and-gold shoulder cloth holds a lit lamp toward a small shrine or altar draped with red cloth. Another attendant stands at right, and a red cloth covers an object at left. Offerings and a lamp sit on the altar.2012-05-22