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A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, set beneath an ornate arched canopy flanked by banana plants and orange drapes. A person in an orange robe with a white flower garland stands at the left, hands folded in namaskar and facing the shrine. Two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand behind the altar holding ritual vessels, and a small white figure sits before the murti. Fresh pink and orange flowers are arranged along the stone platform.

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A single devotee in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Inside the shrine stand deity murtis draped in pink and red cloth, with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds hanging across them. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on a grey stone platform in front. Behind the shrine an orange-walled building with white and red striped trim and a corrugated roof stands among palm trees, and orange curtains hang at the open pavilion.2010-09-15July 26 20102010-07-26October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, set on a stone platform with carved panels. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. Two men in orange robes stand at the left edge, one holding a silver plate and wearing beaded necklaces, the other in white dhoti. A small seated figure in orange sits before the deity. Orange curtains hang at the sides, with red flower garlands draped along the pillars and a red-and-white painted wall behind.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone platform decorated with marigold and flower garlands. A seated deity murti, dressed in red cloth with gold ornaments and garlands, is set under a canopy at the back. In front of the platform, a figure in orange robes sits in meditation or worship at the shrine's base. Three people stand at the left and centre: two men in orange and white robes, one holding a brass tray, and a woman in an orange sari holding a lit oil lamp toward the deity. Brass lamps stand on the platform, and a red and white pillared hall with an orange cloth hanging on a pole surrounds the scene.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photo of a temple shrine with grey stone pillars and carved panels, where a priest in orange robes sits cross-legged before an altar performing worship. Two devotees stand at the altar edge: one in orange robes with long hair and a full beard, hands folded in prayer, and another in an orange shawl with long dark hair seen from behind. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands beside the altar. The altar holds brass lamps, plates and kalasha-style vessels, and the deities behind are decorated with orange and white garlands and ornate gold headdresses. A red curtain hangs at the left and a small red-and-blue container sits in the foreground. Four people are visible.2009-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine in a granite-pillared open mandapa. In the centre, a deity murti with a crown and ornate silver-gold adornments stands in a gilded niche, decorated with marigold garlands and flowers. Brass oil lamps line the shrine edge, and a brass kalasha with a green leaf sits before the murti. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at the left with palms joined and one hand raised, facing the deity. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a dark cloth across his shoulder stands with hands folded in front of the offerings. Another man in white stands at far left with a yellow garland. Red-and-white painted walls and green trees frame the scene.2009-10-15A photograph inside a temple shrine pavilion with an orange-painted wall and a striped red-and-white border. A devotee in a saffron-orange robe and matching shawl stands with hands folded in prayer before a stone platform. On the platform sits a deity murti dressed in red cloth and draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with brass oil lamps and flower arrangements around it. A priest in white dhoti stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Floral garlands hang from the pillars and a dark stone carving sits to the right. The devotee appears to be performing darshan and puja.2010-10-18 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20102010-09-12October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion decorated with red and orange flowers and orange cloth hangings. A woman in an orange sleeveless blouse and orange-red sari stands at left with hands folded in prayer, facing a raised shrine. Behind the shrine is a deity murti or statue seated on a red cloth, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel placed before it. Flower offerings are arranged on the stone platform. A small dark-wood board with white text hangs on the orange wall at left, and a man in white clothing is partly visible at the far left edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes standing at a stone shrine, viewed from behind, with long dark hair. The devotee is offering prayers at a granite altar decorated with multicolored flower garlands hanging from pillars and draped red cloth. Brass lamps, bowls and a kalasha sit on the platform before a deity murti dressed in white cloth, with an orange-clad figure seated near the image. A small seated figure appears at the right edge, with carved stone pillars in the background. The scene suggests a temple puja.2008-01-02