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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Two deity murti sit on a raised dais: the central figure wears a red turban and a gold crown with a crescent, and the figure beside it wears a red sari with gold jewellery. In front, a man in orange robes and a cream head wrap stands with hands together near the offerings, and a second man in orange with a gold necklace holds a brass oil lamp. Brass lamps and flowers surround the shrine under a stone arch with gilt detailing, consistent with a puja or abhishekam scene.

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A photograph of a temple scene in which a standing man in orange robes and a white turban-style headwrap, with a white and yellow flower garland, stands beside a large decorated deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red-orange turban and gold crown, with a red and gold dress, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. A second figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at lower left holding a plate. Ornate gilded arch and carved stone pillars frame the altar, with hanging floral strands on the right.2008-12-27Outdoor shrine scene under a stone canopy at an ashram. A priest in orange robes on the left holds a silver tray or plate with a ritual offering. Beside him, a smiling woman in orange clothing and an orange head-wrap stands on the shrine platform, adorned with a flower garland. Behind them, a golden-framed arch frames gilded deity murtis in red and gold dress, one with a red crown. Large garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and white flowers hang over the central altar and a seated figure in orange. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Mentioned as satsang-related imagery but the people are priests and devotees in saffron.2008-12-27November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual in a stone-pillared interior. A figure in orange robes and a long-haired, orange-clothed attire with a gold-and-beaded necklace stands above, holding a brass plate with a gold rim. Two attendants in orange dhotis and gold-bordered cloth stand at left and centre, one holding a lit oil lamp on a tray, the other reaching up to the plate. Behind them, deity murti are adorned with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and white flowers, silver crowns and jewellery, and a gilded arch frames the shrine. A large silver trident stands at the right edge.2011-11-29A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, stands at left holding a ceremonial lamp near a decorated shrine. Behind is a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal, adorned with large flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white, a gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. A second person in orange stands beside him at the lower left. Floral arrangements and marigold garlands frame the shrine, and oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor. The figure's distinctive hair, saffron robes and garland fit the a person cues, so the candidate is in person and identified as probable.2009-12-24December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor temple-style setting with a golden canopy arch. On the left, a young man in orange robes kneels holding a metal vessel, while a woman in an orange kurta with a magenta and white garland stands beside a tray of fruit and offerings. Behind them is a large deity murti with a gold crown, adorned with heavy white, yellow and red flower garlands and gold jewellery. A small white-clad statue in a red cap and red garland sits in front of the altar. Blue drapery hangs in the background, and a yellow flower garland drapes the right side of the altar.2008-12-31Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and green flowers. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl with long, loose hair and a white forehead mark stands at the centre, holding a lamp toward the garlanded deity murti of a seated figure and a tall standing deity with crowns and gold jewellery. A second man in orange clothing with a shaved head, gold necklace and bangles stands at left holding a brass plate with offerings. A white statue in yellow robes sits at the base of the altar and a brass lamp stand is at right.2011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27Temple shrine scene at night with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers, in front of a golden arch. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: a man holding a brass tray of offerings and a woman in long hair and orange clothing gesturing toward the deity. Brass lamps, bowls and a brass lamp stand sit on the floor in the foreground, with a white cloth over a seated figure.2011-11-29March 03 20112011-03-03Temple shrine scene with a deity murti decorated with multicolored garlands in purple, red, yellow and green, seated beneath a gilded arch. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a man in orange dhoti stands at left beside brass oil lamps (deepas) and a brass tray. Ornate brass lamp stands flank the altar with flower petals scattered at its base. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-11-29