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Outdoor temple-grounds scene during a devotional event. A large statue of a goddess in ornate gold and red attire, decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, stands on a pink satin-draped platform with a golden cloth. In front, a figure in orange-and-red robes bows prostrate on the white floor scattered with flower petals. Around them, several women in saffron and orange saris and robes, some with rudraksha malas, stand with hands joined. A bare-chested man with orange dhoti and headband stands to the centre. A woman in a blue shawl and black leggings stands at right. A golden trident stands near the statue base, and palm trees and a decorated entrance appear in the background.

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Outdoor temple scene with a large ornate deity murti of a goddess, decorated with rhinestone-like embellishments, a crown, and garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and white flowers, set on a bright pink satin-draped platform with a golden cloth. In front, a devotee in orange-red robes prostrates fully on the ground while others in saffron and orange saris and dhotis stand nearby, some holding rudraksha malas. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the pavement. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti wears a headband, and a woman in a blue shawl stands at center. A brass trident and a decorated temple gateway with hanging garlands are visible behind.2018-12-22Photo 11724139December 22 20182018-12-22Photo 11724138 +2 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard scene with a large ornate statue of a male figure standing within a golden, jewelled arched frame. The statue wears a patterned turban, ornate embroidered garments and layered beaded necklaces, and is garlanded with yellow, pink and red flower garlands; a pink satin cloth covers its base with yellow flower petals scattered around. Two women in orange saris stand to the right, one holding a basket of pink flowers, while a shirtless man in a rust-coloured cloth lies prostrate on the ground before the statue. Onlookers in white, orange and other clothing stand in the background near a gilded wooden pavilion with hanging greenery. This depicts a statue, not the living person, and the people visible are devotees performing a prostration and offering flowers.2018-12-22 +1 copiesOutdoor procession at a temple-like venue with flower petals falling. On the left, a large decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow, white and red roses, wearing a crown and jewelled ornaments, seated on a pink cloth. In the centre, several devotees in orange and rust-coloured robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange dhoti and turban, with a flower garland, holds a small framed image. On the right, a sadhu in orange robes with a leopard-print headband raises his hands in greeting. A colourful fringed canopy overhead and palm trees in the background complete the scene.2018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesA photo of a temple procession outdoors. In the foreground, a devotee seen from behind wears an orange saffron cloth, rudraksha beads on the neck and arms, and a leopard-print headband with a bun. A large deity murti on the left is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and sits on a golden cloth. In the center, a man in an orange turban and orange robe holds a framed picture garlanded with pink and red flowers, carried under a multicoloured fringed parasol. Women in orange saris stand with hands folded in prayer at right. The setting is a temple courtyard with palm trees and a green tree behind.2018-12-22 +1 copiesPhoto 11724140 +2 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23