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A photograph of a shrine interior decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Two figures in saffron/orange robes with long dreadlocked hair stand at left and centre, near a large deity murti or ornate figure with a crown and armour-like dress. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre before the garlanded deity. The setting is an open-sided pavilion with glass walls and trees visible behind, with a small figure on a pedestal at the lower left and a seated figure at the right.

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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red, white and green flowers, with a tall golden kalasha-like vessel at the center. Two standing figures on the left wear orange robes and long dark hair; one is a sannyasi in saffron-orange cloth, and the other a standing figure in red. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on either side of the shrine, and a deity murti with a crown is visible in the back. The scene is a decorated deity shrine rather than a gathering of people.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. Three figures stand at left wearing saffron and orange garments: one bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holding a ritual vessel, and a long-haired figure in an orange silk garment with a white-and-red garland, who appears to be a probable Swamiji by visible cues of long hair and orange ceremonial clothing, not by face. Behind them stands a large deity murti with gold crown and a deity figure with garlands in red, pink, white and green, draped in a flower-festooned arch with gold trim. A brass lamp stands at right and small flowers lie on the floor. A probable Swamiji is physically present.2011-11-29July 19 20162016-07-19A shrine interior decorated for worship. In the centre stands a tall gold-and-black lingam garlanded with yellow, red, green and white flower strands, set before a larger gilded deity murti whose arch is also draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two standing figures in orange and saffron clothing attend the shrine: one in an orange garment with long dreadlocked hair and a trailing wrap, the other in a rust-brown dhoti with a red sash and bangles, both apparently performing the worship. Brass oil lamps line the front, and a small silver-and-gold seated image sits to the side. The worshippers stand barefoot on a white cloth, with greenery visible beyond the glass screens.2016-07-19Temple night ritual before a large decorated deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The central figures are adorned with silver crowns, gold jewellery and thick garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A figure in an orange sari stands atop the shrine platform. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at left, one holding a brass plate of offerings and the other a ceremonial vessel. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and a kalasha-like vessel sit on the floor, with a yellow cloth draped over the platform. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. The image is a photograph taken from the pilgrimage-style festival in a temple setting.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29December 02 20172017-12-02July 19 20162016-07-19November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA temple sanctum with two large deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers and gold crowns. Three priests in orange-red dhotis stand around the altar; the central priest in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body offers a plate to the deities, while another priest on the left wears a white-striped forehead and arm markings. A silver kalasha and offering plates of bananas, flowers and brass vessels sit on the altar. A smaller standing figure with a staff and yellow cloth appears at right, also garlanded. Pillars with carved stone and a gold arch frame the scene.2013-07-22A photo inside a temple shrine showing two figures in orange ritual clothing performing worship before a deity murti draped in multicoloured garlands of red, green, purple and white flowers. A man in an orange dhoti with gold chains stands at left, while a woman in an orange sari holds a brass plate and reaches toward the deity's raised hand. Two decorated murtis stand behind, one with a crown and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and orange cloth hangs on the pillars.2011-11-29