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A photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall with pink and blue painted columns and gold-trimmed panels. A seated figure on a flower-covered, multicoloured throne-like seat under a gold canopy receives devotees, wearing a red-and-white garland and gold-trimmed clothing. Two large painted deity statues flank the seat, wearing gold necklaces and crowns. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron-and-brown dhotis and bright saris, including an elderly woman in a teal sari with a white shawl holding a fruit, approach with offerings. Petals cover the floor. The seated figure is the only candidate and the photo is too small to confirm appearance, so the candidate is uncertain.

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A temple-style shrine with painted pink and blue pillars, lotus motifs and a golden canopy over a central seat decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands. A figure in a pink-and-gold garland stands at the centre of the shrine, with a figure in reddish-brown robe beside them. Several shaved-headed priests in orange-brown robes and white-clad devotees stand in front, and women in saris of purple, red, teal and blue watch and offer. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and two decorative guardian figures flank the shrine.2013-07-22A temple sanctum with pink and green painted pillars, garlanded white and yellow flower decorations, and a gold umbrella above a central seat. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands before the seat with a red-and-white garland and gold ornaments, and a robed figure sits on the seat in front of the decorated arch, with devotees paying respect. Two gold-coloured dvarapala statues with crowns flank the entrance, wearing garlands. Devotees in saris and white dhotis line the foreground, including an older woman in a teal sari holding a small lamp, a woman in purple, and a woman in a red sari with flowers in her hair. a person cue: the seated figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces; appearance is only partly visible, so identity is uncertain. Standing devotees are shown in a ritual setting, possibly Guru Purnima darshan.2013-07-22A photograph inside a colourfully decorated temple hall at a Guru Purnima-style ceremony. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe, with a gold necklace and beaded mala, sits on a throne-like seat framed by a large garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers beneath a golden umbrella canopy. Two tall painted deity murtis with raised hands and crowns flank the seat. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris crowd around the seat, with a woman in orange at lower centre. Brass oil lamps and a decorated pillar frame the scene.2013-07-22Photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with blue-grey walls, pink and green lotus-motif pillars and gold trim. A seated figure in a brown-orange garment and layered beaded necklaces sits at the centre before a large garland-draped golden throne-like structure with a golden canopy above and flowers arranged in multicoloured bands. Two gilded deity murti flank the central shrine. Around the seated figure, many devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders crowd forward, some kneeling and reaching in with offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with folded hands, a woman in a green sari stands at right, and brass oil lamps stand on the right edge. The scene suggests a puja or darshan with devotees offering to the seated figure.2013-07-22Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd a shrine decorated with a large floral garland arranged in red, yellow and white, with a gold canopy above a central seated figure. Flanking the shrine are two tall painted deity murtis with crowns and gold necklaces, and a lit oil lamp stands at right. A central figure with bare upper body, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits in front of the garland; the visible cues are not sufficient to attribute him to a person, so this is unsure. A woman in the foreground in white sari with a gold border holds a small offering packet. Others in green and white saris and white shirts surround the shrine, some bending to make offerings.2013-07-22A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands. A large golden umbrella hangs above a throne-like seat covered in a heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A woman in a pink shawl and gold jewellery sits on the seat, and several devotees bend forward and touch it. To the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown robe and gold necklace stands with a bindi and vibhuti on his forehead. On each side stand large painted guardian figures with gold ornaments and garlands. Several women in saris and a man in white shirt crowd close, and the scene has a ceremonial, devotional feel.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a temple-like hall with two tall painted guardian statues holding a trident and a flaming torch, flanking a central throne (peetha) draped in layered flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple, topped by a gold crown-like canopy. A seated figure in a red-pink garland and gold jewellery sits on the throne, receiving devotees. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand to the left. In the foreground, a man in a brown shirt bends forward, a woman in a blue blouse and white sari bends low, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid, and a young boy in a white shirt, stand nearby, taking part in a darshan or offering. Several people are visible in the crowd, with the total visible count within the 6-20 range.2013-07-22Photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with pastel pillars carved with figures holding ritual objects, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strings. A large floral arch frames a golden kalasha-like crown above a central deity murti area, with flower petals on the floor. A man in white shirt and glasses stands in the foreground holding pink-and-white flowers. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and body stands near the entrance. A woman in an orange-red sari with a flower garland kneels or stands before the shrine, while women in purple, pink and white saris, one with a long braid and flower adornments, approach the shrine. Several other devotees stand around the sanctum.2013-07-22