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Indoor temple-hall puja with a seated congregation on grey carpet facing a decorated altar. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at left and centre; the centre figure, in orange robe with a gold necklace, raises a brass oil lamp (aarti). Several devotees in white, pink, red and blue clothing sit in rows, some with hands folded. Ornate gold canopy frames and multicoloured garlands decorate the shrine.

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May 04 20082008-05-04October 22 20082008-10-22October 15 20082008-10-15Indoor temple scene at a KAILASA centre during a Pradosha abhishekam. In the centre, a standing figure in orange-saffron robes with long hair stands beside a black Shiva lingam on a raised pedestal. Behind them are several deity murtis decorated with marigold and garland draping, and a golden arched shrine niche. Seated devotees on a grey carpet include a woman in a pink sari holding a brass vessel, a woman in a red sari, a child, and men in white and green shirts. A brass kalasha and oil lamp stand at left. The orange-robed figure's cues are not sufficient for a firm identification, so the identity is marked unsure.2008-05-03A photograph of a seated congregation facing a temple shrine with several deity murtis draped in garlands of marigold and red flowers, in gold-framed arches. Behind a central low altar a figure in an orange robe stands with hands folded at the left, and a woman in a pale orange sari sits at the centre-right near the lamps. Many devotees sit cross-legged on grey carpet in the foreground, wearing saris in pink, red, teal and cream, and shirts in white and striped tones. Brass oil lamps and bells stand on the altar ledge, and a tall brass vessel sits in front of the shrine.2008-04-27A photograph inside a temple hall with dark red and black drapes behind an altar. Several deity murti stand on the altar, decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with gold arches framing the two side figures. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe and matching head covering faces a seated audience with his hands pressed together, as if speaking or leading devotion. Roughly fifteen young people sit cross-legged on grey carpet, many with their backs to the camera, wearing hoodies, sweaters and jeans. A brass lamp stand and a black stone Nandi figure sit before the altar.2008-04-30A temple interior with devotees seated on carpet facing a shrine decorated with garlands of orange and white flowers. A priest in orange-saffron robes stands at left with hands folded in front of the deity murti shrine. Several seated devotees wear saris, kurtas and casual clothes, including a red sari, a green kurta and a blue patterned dress. Ornate golden arches frame the shrine, and a brass lamp stands near the seated crowd.October 22 20082008-10-22Indoor temple hall with a seated congregation on grey carpet facing an altar lined with richly decorated deity murtis draped in flower garlands and gold ornaments. At the far left, a standing man in a saffron/orange robe gestures toward the audience. Near the centre, a woman in red sits behind a brass lamp stand and oil lamps on the altar step. Devotees wear saffron, red, teal, cream and white saris and shirts, several sitting cross-legged. Red curtains and gold-framed shrines frame the room.2008-04-27October 22 20082008-10-22Devotees sit on grey carpet in a temple hall facing an altar crowded with richly decorated deity murtis draped in garlands and bright silks, with gold arches and brass lamps. In the foreground a seated man in a white dhoti with a green border sits with his back to the camera, beside a woman in a blue and yellow floral dress holding a red handbag. A boy in a white shirt and dark vest stands at left near a figure in saffron at the altar edge. Other seated people wear white, cream, striped shirts and saris, and a brass vessel stands on the floor. Several figures in the room are seen from behind, with no identifiable a person visible in this view.2008-04-27A photograph inside a temple hall with a dark backdrop and ornate deity shrines decorated with marigold garlands. A standing man in orange-saffron robes, with a shaved head, stands at centre before the central shrine, gesturing with his hands toward the deities. Seated on the grey carpet in front of him is a large audience of young people in casual clothing, including red, green, teal and grey tops, many facing the shrines. Brass oil lamps and a dark stone Nandi-like figure sit near the shrines, and a rope barrier and flowers are visible at right. Attendees are seated for a satsang or talk.2008-04-30