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A photograph of a covered temple hall with a decorated shrine at the far end, framed by garlands of orange and white flowers and red-and-white draped cloth. Two deity murti stand under a floral arch, with a large kalasha-like form and banana leaves nearby. A carpet of shiny round metal discs runs down the centre aisle toward the shrine. Several people in white and saffron clothing stand along the right side and near the shrine, and a few silhouetted figures appear in the foreground. Red and orange triangular banners hang from the ceiling. The scene suggests a temple ritual setting, with the shrine decorated for worship.

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A covered temple hall with a corrugated roof decorated with hanging maroon and orange banners and banana-leaf fronds. At the centre stands a garlanded shrine with red curtains, a pair of deity murtis decorated with marigold and flower garlands, and an oil lamp in front. The floor is covered in rows of metal plates or mirrors. Several people in white and saffron clothing stand near the shrine, and a cameraman with a video camera is at left. Ritual activity appears to be in progress.2008-01-01A covered outdoor pavilion with a corrugated roof, decorated with banana leaves and triangular cloth flags. At the far end stands an ornate temple shrine adorned with multicolored garlands and a marigold festoon, flanked by red curtains. Two painted deity figures, a tall standing form and a seated figure, are set in the shrine, with a smaller seated murti below. The floor in front is covered with rows of small round metal plates or mirrors. Several people in white and saffron clothing move about and some stand near the shrine and tables, with a few devotees in white dhotis and saffron robes visible in the background.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph inside an open pavilion with a corrugated roof and banana-leaf decorations, showing a white stone shrine framed by red curtains and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. Within the shrine stands a deity murti with a painted background of yellow and blue, flanked by smaller figures and a lit oil lamp. In the foreground the floor is covered with rows of metal plates holding offerings. On the right, a man in an orange robe and white dhoti with a shawl stands beside another priest in orange, while a cameraman in an orange shawl films the shrine. Devotees in dark clothing sit at the left edge of the hall, and a pair of tall speakers stands nearby.2008-01-01A covered outdoor pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and red triangular banners at the top holds a decorated shrine at its centre. A deity murti stands under a canopy of garlands in orange, yellow and white flowers, with red curtains draped at the sides. Marigold garlands hang across the shrine's stone platform, and a flower rangoli sits on the floor in front. Rows of shiny steel plates cover the ground in the foreground. Several people stand at the left and right edges near tables; a man in a white shirt gestures toward the shrine, and a small figure kneels at the base of the shrine. No candidate is clearly identifiable as a person.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of an open-sided temple pavilion with a striped mat floor and banana-leaf decorations at the entrance. At the back, a decorated shrine with red, blue and white festoons and hanging flower strings shelters deity murtis draped with garlands. A line of devotees, many women in saris of pink, orange and yellow, stands along the left side while children watch. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands in the foreground beside rows of empty steel plates. Other people in white and saffron-coloured clothes move near the shrine.2008-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual pavilion decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, orange and red triangular pennants, and hanging banana bunches and coconuts. On the right, a seated figure with long dark hair wears orange robes and a garland, sitting on a raised dais draped in red cloth, with fruit and a small brass lamp before them; a standing man in white and orange shawl stands nearby. Along the foreground, rows of devotees in white and orange clothing sit and kneel, and one man in white with an orange shawl raises his hands in devotion. Rows of silver plates holding offerings cover the ground in the centre of the scene. The scene appears to be a festival puja with offerings laid out in front of a seated figure.2007-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor temple ritual under a decorated shrine canopy. A garlanded deity murti of a seated goddess with a crown and a figure beside her stands within a red-and-gold backdrop, draped with red and yellow flower garlands. In front, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on a low seat, while a man in white clothes stands at left, holding a flame or incense toward the shrine. Rows of small oil lamps line the paved ground at the bottom of the frame. Several people in white and light shirts stand and sit nearby, and striped umbrellas and trees fill the background. Banner text is visible across the top.2007-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, red curtains and a yellow-and-green backdrop. Central deity murti figures stand on a white stone altar with a kalasha-like central element and a small seated figure in front. Hundreds of silver offering plates, covered in clear plastic, are laid out in rows across the open ground before the shrine. On the left edge, a person in an orange garment walks near the tables. Tall tassel decorations hang from the canopy. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam preparation, with no identifiable person clearly visible on the altar.2008-01-01