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A photograph of three men in orange and saffron sannyasi-style clothing standing before a decorated shrine in a temple interior. The central figure wears an orange turban and an orange robe with a gold necklace; he has long dark hair and raises his right hand, pointing toward the shrine. Beside him, a bearded man in an orange robe and an orange-and-gold shawl gestures with his hand. On the left, a man with a ponytail and beard wears a peach robe with a red-and-gold shawl and holds his palms together in respect. Behind them stands a deity murti dressed in pink and adorned with a silver crown and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, with a golden arch framing it. A pink-clad goddess murti with a garland stands at the right, and a black stone animal figure sits in front of the shrine beside a brass bowl and a small golden tray.

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A photograph of three men standing in front of a decorated deity murti and a garland-draped backdrop. On the right, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange robe and a long gold necklace, with long dark hair; he holds his hands together in a greeting-like gesture. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange-red robe with a red-and-gold shawl holds a white cloth or glove-like item. On the left, a bearded man in a peach-coloured robe and red-and-gold shawl faces the others. Behind them stand a gold-framed arch and a large deity statue with a crown and jewelled ornaments, surrounded by red, white, yellow and green flower garlands.A photograph of three men standing on a stage in front of a deep maroon curtain and a floral arch of red, white, yellow and green garlands. On the right, a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless saffron robe and a long gold necklace with his hands pressed together faces a bearded man in an orange silk robe with a red-and-gold embroidered shawl, who holds his hands out in greeting. At far left, a bearded man with glasses and a pale peach robe and red-and-gold shawl stands with his palms together. Behind them stands a metal deity murti with a crown and a flower garland, and a decorated kalasha-like ornament is visible at the top of the arch.Three men stand in a temple setting in front of a decorated deity murti garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. The man on the right wears a saffron-orange turban, a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a long gold-toned necklace with a pendant, and gestures with open hands while smiling. Beside him, a bearded man in an orange robe and a red-and-gold shawl stands with hands clasped. At far left, a bearded man in a light orange robe and gold-bordered shawl gestures toward the others. Garlands and a decorated chair with floral festoons fill the background, with a grey curtain behind.A photograph inside a temple hall with a white block wall and gold draping. Three men in orange and saffron robes stand at a decorated deity murti, which is adorned with garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers and a gold crown. The man on the right, wearing an orange turban and a long dark hairstyle with bare upper back, holds a ceremonial object and faces the others. Two men on the left, one with a bun and beard in pale orange, one bald in deep orange with a red shawl, stand with their backs to the camera. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with a rudraksha mala hangs on the wall above. A gold throne with red cushions and a gold canopy with red fringe sits at left, and a black figure with folded hands, garlanded in green and yellow, stands at right. A kalasha-like offering basket sits in the lower right.A photograph of a temple-style event hall decorated for an inauguration, with a multicolored floral garland arch and ornate gold and green-red torans behind the group. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange turban and dhoti, with long hair and a gold necklace, gestures with one hand and smiles. Beside him stand two bearded men in saffron robes with gold-embroidered red shawls, one with hands clasped and one in pale peach robes with a patterned shawl. Behind them, several men in orange garments stand near a decorated deity murti, and brass oil lamps sit on the floor in front of an altar with flower garlands and a shivalinga-style form.November 09 20072007-11-09September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremonial temple scene with two standing men in front of a decorated deity palanquin. The deity figures on the right are a seated couple adorned with garlands of white and yellow flowers and gold jewellery, placed on a green-draped platform with gold framing. In front, a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala holds his hands together in namaste, next to a younger man in a rust-red turban, brown-red dhoti and gold necklace, also with hands folded. A bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and blue sash stands at left beside brass lamps, and rose petals cover the floor.2015-10-18Four men in orange robes stand with palms pressed together in namaste before a black stone Nandi statue decorated with a red flower, bells and white and yellow garlands. On the left, a bearded man with a shaved head wears an orange robe and a red-and-gold embroidered shawl. On the right, a man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe wears a long gold-toned necklace and a long dark hair. Behind them, two men in orange and rust clothing stand near a white wall with white flower garlands at the base.A photograph of a group of men and a woman in orange and saffron clothing standing in a bright hall, hands in anjali mudra in front of a black stone Nandi bull statue draped with a green garland and yellow-white flower garland. In front of the Nandi is a small dark stone object and a golden kalasha-like finial on the left. On the right, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold necklace presses his palms together, next to a man with long hair and a gold necklace, and a bearded man in saffron wearing a gold-embroidered red shawl. Behind them, an orange-clad woman with a gold necklace and a man in a light robe stand at a table of offerings. A black speaker and a red curtain are visible at the edges.Three seated figures on a decorated stage before a deity murti with a trident and garlands, and gold-framed arches with kalasha motifs. Center: a woman in a maroon-red sari-style robe with a deep red turban, a gold-and-bead necklace and a large gold pendant, hands folded in her lap. Left: a bearded man in orange robes with a white sash-like shawl, gesturing with a microphone on a stand before him, a long-haired man with vibhuti on his forehead and orange robes. Right: an elderly bearded sadhu in red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, hands folded. Ornate lamps and red and pink floral garlands surround the stage. a person candidate not confidently identifiable from appearance; roles only.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum at night during an abhishekam. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair stands at center, arm extended toward a deity murti, pouring or offering over a black stone linga on a dark pedestal. Behind, the seated deity figures are decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, red silk draped over them, and gold ornaments. A second robed person in orange stands at left beside another in orange, and two white-clad devotees sit on the floor at lower left. A white marble seated figure and a small brass lamp stand in the foreground. Red curtains hang at right and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-02-12