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A photograph inside a temple-like shrine where a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing stands at the centre, with a large orange tray in one hand and a garland of white and coloured flowers hanging from the other hand. Nearby, a second person in orange robes with a draped shawl stands beside them. A line of devotees stands along a metal railing on both sides, several with palms pressed together in namaskar and some holding white cloths. In the background stands a deity murti under an ornate golden arch, decorated with red and green hangings, and a figure in white with a yellow garland stands near the centre. The scene appears to be a darshan or puja in progress.

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A photograph inside a temple-like hall where a crowd of devotees stands behind a steel railing with hands folded in namaskar. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and sleeveless saffron top holds a flat round tray covered in orange cloth and a garland of white and red flowers, facing a second man in orange robes who holds a mobile phone to his ear. Both have long dark hair and wear rudraksha-style beads on their wrists. Behind them an ornate golden shrine arch frames a deity murti dressed with garlands, and the room has orange drapes and hanging banners. Roughly a dozen people are visible, several in white, pink and red shirts.2009-12-19December 10 20092009-12-10December 21 20092009-12-21Devotees crowd behind metal railings in a covered open-sided hall toward a shrine with a gold-framed arch holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. Two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand at centre; the one in the front holds a tray with offerings and a second orange-clad figure reaches toward a devotee's hands. Many standing devotees in casual shirts, saris and white kurtas press palms together in namaste. The visible people number around twenty.2009-12-13A photograph of a darshan line in a covered walkway leading to a shrine with a deity murti garlanded with flowers, set against a red and gold backdrop. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the center of the walkway; the taller one, with long dark hair, extends his hands toward a devotee and holds an offering tray, while the other in orange holds a folded cloth. Devotees line both sides behind metal railings, including older women in white and cream saris, a woman in a light blue sari, and men in shirts and trousers, with some pressing palms together. Loudspeakers are mounted on the walls above.2010-02-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a darshan line inside a covered hall leading to a decorated shrine with a deity murti framed by a gold arch and red and purple cloth. Two people in orange saffron robes stand near the centre of the aisle, one reaching out toward a devotee. Lines of devotees on both sides, many with hands folded, stand behind metal railings. Men on the left wear shirts and dhotis; women on the right wear white saris with gold borders and a blue sari. A speaker hangs on the upper right wall.2010-02-10A photograph of a temple darshan in a covered shrine hall. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the centre before a gilded deity murti with a golden arch, flanked by orange curtains. The man on the left holds a small object while the man beside him, with a bare upper body and wrapped orange cloth, holds a brass tray. A crowd of devotees lines a metal railing on both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Women wear white saris and one wears a red sari, and a man in a red sweater stands at the left edge.2009-12-17January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA crowd of devotees stands behind metal railings in a roofed temple hall, many with palms pressed together in anjali. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red flower garland around his neck raises his right hand in blessing toward the crowd, smiling. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in white stands near a golden shrine lit by hanging lamps. In the foreground, another saffron-robed sannyasi holds an orange cloth and offering tray. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with garlands stands in a red-and-gold shrine arch with red curtains. Several women in saris, one in yellow and one with grey hair, join the devotees at the rail.2010-08-14A photograph inside a covered temple hall of a devotee line, with people standing behind metal railings on both sides. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the centre, one holding a tray of offerings and handing items forward. Beyond them, a deity murti decorated with garlands and draped orange cloth sits in an ornate shrine framed by carved stone pillars, with an orange-and-white vertical banner at the entrance. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and women in cream and orange saris with flowers in their hair stand on the right. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2009-12-18A photograph inside a covered temple courtyard with a corrugated roof. In the centre, a man in saffron robes with long dark hair holds a plate and performs a blessing with raised hand toward a row of devotees. Beside him, another saffron-robed man in an orange shawl holds a tray. Behind them, a shrine with a golden arch frames a deity murti with garlanded figures and a red backdrop. Devotees stand along metal railings on both sides, including older men in light shirts and women in white and blue saris, some with folded hands. Orange cloth hangs at the left, and the scene suggests a darshan or abhishekam blessing line.2009-12-16December 02 20092009-12-02