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A photograph inside a temple hall with a golden arched frame behind a black-faced deity murti dressed with a garland, jewellery and a red turban-like headdress. Three men stand on a dark polished floor. On the left, a man in an orange robe and orange turban with a rudraksha mala speaks with his hands together. In the centre, a bald bearded man wears an orange silk vest and orange robe with a red shawl. On the right, a bearded man in cream robes with a red-and-gold shawl stands barefoot. Colourful patterned pillars, a black stone bull (Nandi) and brass oil lamps appear in the foreground. a person candidate is the orange-robed man on the left, shown with long swept-back hair, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala.

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Photograph inside a temple hall where a standing deity murti with a black face, white tilak and gold crown is decorated with garlands and a golden arch behind it. A young man in an orange turban and orange robe stands on the left with one hand raised gesturing toward the murti, smiling. Two bearded men in orange and saffron-red robes stand to the right beside a railing, one wearing a red-orange sleeveless vest and the other a light orange kurta with a shawl. Colourful decorated pillars, flower garlands and a black stone bull statue with a white cloth are nearby. Oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor at lower left.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 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.Temple ritual at a stone-pillared pavilion before a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. Two young men in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one holding a brass offering plate. A bare-chested older priest with a white beard and white dhoti with red-bordered cloth stands centre, holding a ritual item toward the deity. Brass pots, lamps and flower offerings sit on the floor in front, with a brass kalasha nearby. Figures are priests and attendants performing puja.2009-12-30A 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.Outdoor photograph at a shrine with a stone plinth and a deity murti decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by colourful painted figures. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a yellow and magenta flower garland stands smiling and holds a folded red and gold cloth, while two saffron-robed men beside him reach toward it. A man in white clothing stands at the left edge, and a small red cloth with a black-and-white symbol lies on the floor. Flower petals are scattered on the ground.2008-08-07A temple interior with several deity murtis draped in colourful garlands and gold ornaments, including a large gold-framed shrine and a black Nandi bull statue on a tiled plinth in the foreground. Three people stand before the shrines: a man in front wearing saffron robes and a second person in saffron and bare-armed red top, holding a small ritual item toward the deities, appearing to perform puja or aarti. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-like vessels and a brass donation urn sit nearby, with orange draping and a flag on a pole.2007-11-15A 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.A ceremonial puja on a stage with a colourful painted backdrop showing a deity murti with orange and gold ornaments and a decorated arch. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown dhoti with a gold border and a multi-coloured flower garland holds a plate of offerings while standing barefoot before a fire pit with flames and marigold and rose garlands. To his left, a shaved-headed young man in an orange-brown cloth and a rudraksha mala, holding a small ritual implement, stands beside a younger man in saffron-orange robes with a tilak and mala who holds a paper. Behind, men in white kurtas stand with hands in anjali, and a man in white with a gold shawl holds an offering. Silver puja vessels sit on a mat in the foreground.2013-05-17November 09 20072007-11-09November 05 20132013-11-05A photograph of a shrine area with a stone platform and deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and colourful cloth. A man in orange robes and a red-and-yellow flower garland stands smiling and looks toward a group of men in orange clothing. The man at left wears an orange garment with a red-bordered shawl and holds a red cloth with both hands, while another man in orange stands behind him. Near the feet of the central man, a red cloth is laid on the ground holding a pair of black sandals or padukas. A woman in white stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps sit on the stone ledge near the murtis.2008-08-07