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Indoor photo of a devotional gathering in a hall with gold ceremonial items. A bare-chested man on the right wears orange dhoti and rudraksha mala and stands near a line of people in orange saffron-coloured robes. A woman in orange robe bows low at centre-front while a woman in red sari with dark bun sits on the floor, hands together, and another woman in multicoloured sari sits at left holding offerings. Behind them, a seated man in orange robes sits on a golden lion-armed throne under gold and orange parasols and umbrellas. Gold decorative structures, a golden lion statue and a small brass lamp are nearby. Several standing fans and white tiled floor complete the scene.

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November 11 20162016-11-11November 11 20162016-11-11Indoor ritual gathering in a hall with cream tiles and golden ceremonial decor. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a shaved head, white sacred marks on his arms and chest, and a rudraksha mala kneels and hands a folded white packet to a woman in a rust-red sari with a red bindi, who sits on a mat. Another woman in a dark blue and gold sari sits beside a silver tray holding green betel leaves and packets. Behind them, many women in orange saris and rudraksha malas stand close together. Golden lion and elephant figures, orange and red ornate umbrellas, and a golden throne-like seat with an ornate backrest fill the background, with a standing fan at center.2016-11-11Devotees in rust-red and maroon saris gather on a white marble floor in a temple hall with gold ornamental panels and a golden throne behind them. A woman seated at left holds out cupped hands and a sheaf of banknotes while a seated woman in a maroon sari reaches toward a silver plate of offerings. A shirtless man with a rudraksha mala and orange dhoti in the foreground bends low over the floor near a small brass lamp, and another standing man in orange with a mala and red waist sash watches. A green leafy offering sits on a tray at lower left, and a row of women in similar maroon clothing stands in the background beside a standing fan.2016-11-11November 11 20162016-11-11A photograph of a temple hall with a devotional ritual in progress. In the foreground a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti kneels on the white tiled floor with a rudraksha mala around his neck and white tilak on his forehead, bowing his head toward a seated woman in a red-and-orange sari with a long rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks, who holds betel leaves and a small offering. Beside them a woman in a green and red sari with gold jewellery sits holding a silver plate of betel leaves and an oil lamp is nearby. Behind them several devotees in orange and red robes stand, and gold-finished elephant and lion statues line the hall with a golden throne-like canopy behind.2016-11-11November 11 20162016-11-11November 11 20162016-11-11August 02 20162016-08-02November 11 20162016-11-11A photograph of a temple hall with a polished tiled floor where a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti kneels and tends a small offering. He wears a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. Facing him, a woman in a maroon sari with a bindi sits with her palms together, while another woman in a patterned sari sits at left with a silver plate and green leaves. Behind them, devotees in orange and maroon robes stand near gilded elephant figures, a golden throne, and a standing fan. A small brass oil lamp rests in the foreground beside a bowl of betel leaves. a person appearance unclear; he is described only by role as a priest.2016-11-11August 02 20162016-08-02