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A photograph of a temple-style shrine at night with an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with flower garlands, with coconuts and banana plants decorating the sides. In the centre, a woman in a red sari with a large flower garland sits on a zebra-striped throne, smiling. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl kneels at her feet, touching his head to the floor in obeisance. Around them, several people in saffron-orange robes stand attentively, and a woman in a peach jacket and another in pink and red salwar kameez look on. Brass lamps stand beside the shrine and a small offering table with a water vessel is nearby.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and purple flower garland sits on a zebra-striped throne in front of a golden shrine. Behind him is a golden deity murti pair, one figure holding a trident, beneath a golden arch with hanging banana plants and green bunches of fruit. Gold lamps and a brass kalasha stand on the shrine. A man in an orange robe kneels at the base of the throne, bowing or performing padapuja. Two women in white saris stand at the right, one wearing a yellow lanyard. A red rope barrier and a microphone stand are visible, with a bowl of red fruit on a white table at left.2009-06-09A night-time photo inside a temple pavilion with a golden deity murti on the left, draped with garlands, and brass oil lamps on a stand. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and a purple-and-white flower garland, sits on a zebra-print upholstered throne and speaks into a microphone. A man in orange robes kneels at the left edge beside a white-covered table holding a tray, and another man in orange stands near the throne. Seated devotees in white and colourful clothes sit on mats to the right. Banana plants and coconut bunches decorate the pillars and curtains are blue.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 28 20102010-06-28June 12 20102010-06-12A temple interior with orange cloth draped over pillars and a golden deity murti with garlands on a purple-draped shrine behind. A long-haired man in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a raised white-covered seat, smiling, with a row of brass lamps and a fruit offering on a white table beside him. A man in a yellow-bordered wrap bows low with his forehead to the floor before him, a garland resting on a white cushion. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand and squat around, some with hands folded, one with rudraksha mala. A small water bottle sits on a round table to the right. Appearance-based a person (long hair, orange robes and shawl) is seated in the centre receiving a devotee's obeisance during a darshan.2010-06-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl, with a beaded orange-and-red mala around the neck, sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat in front of a golden shrine with a deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed form garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A brass kalasha-style lamp stands on a wooden stand beside the seat. Around him, a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, a younger man in orange shawl stands behind, and a man in white with a flower garland and a rosette badge stands at center-right. A woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at right. In the foreground, an older man in white kneels and touches the floor with flowers at his feet, while an orange-draped wooden footstool with marigold garlands rests before the seat. Orange curtains and banana leaves frame the scene.2010-07-24November 05 20102010-11-05September 30 20082008-09-30A photograph of a golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-style backdrop with carved pillars. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala and a flower garland; a gold umbrella stands above. a person is seated centrally on the throne, with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers draped around it. Standing at the sides are a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holding a ceremonial fan, a woman in a white sari with green border, and women in white saris with red shawls. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, touching the golden cloth, while another man in white and red bows in front. Trishul staffs flank the throne.2010-11-05A photograph of a ritual at a shrine with a gilded arch and carved stone pillars. Behind the scene, a golden deity murti of a standing and seated divine pair wears yellow garments and is garlanded with alternating red and yellow flower strings. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a braided, long-haired appearance sits on an orange cushioned seat while a man in a white shirt kneels with a tray and a woman in a white sari with red floral print kneels with hands folded. Two men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand at left and right, and a man in orange robes stands at far left. A purple and blue mat and an orange floor cloth cover the ground. Ritual implements, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass lamps stand on the altar.2010-07-07June 19 20132013-06-19