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A person with long dark hair wearing a sleeveless orange-saffron robe stands barefoot at a stone shrine, holding a brass lamp or vessel with a lit flame toward a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with a rudraksha mala, beneath a deity murti draped in a garland of yellow and white flowers. Red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars, and brass pooja vessels sit on the altar ledge. Bright sunlight washes over the scene from the left.

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A long-haired person in a flowing orange robe stands barefoot at the left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward a shrine. Inside a carved stone niche draped with red cloth, two large deity murtis are dressed in jewelled garments and flower garlands, one in a red turban and one in a blue skirt. In front of them sit a small orange-robed seated figure and brass ritual vessels, a kalasha-like pot and a plate of offerings. The scene is a puja with an aarti lamp at a stone shrine.2008-01-25A devotee in an orange sleeveless top bends forward at the edge of a stone shrine platform, hands together near a small ledge. On the raised platform stand a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, small brass bowls and offerings, and smoke or incense rising. Behind them, a white-clad deity murti is adorned with red flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead garland, framed by red curtains and carved stone pillars. A partially visible person in white stands at the left edge. The scene suggests darshan at a temple shrine.2008-06-19A photograph inside an open-sided stone temple shrine with a grey granite plinth and carved pillars. A single person in a sleeveless orange-saffron garment and matching orange dhoti walks barefoot toward the shrine, back to the camera, long dark hair down the back. Orange cloth covers the floor and an orange-upholstered seat with a footstool stands to the left. Inside the shrine, a deity murti sits on a golden throne decorated with red-and-yellow marigold garlands, golden kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps, with an orange-red backdrop. Orange curtains frame the open sides and a red-and-white striped wall is visible behind.2010-07-10A photograph of a stone shrine with carved granite pillars and red curtains. A person in orange robes with long dark wavy hair stands barefoot on the left, facing the shrine, hands held together in prayer. Inside the shrine stand two painted deity murti, one with an orange turban and necklaces, the other in a pink blouse and blue skirt with yellow trim, both garlanded with marigold and yellow flower garlands. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bells and puja items sit on the altar. A small seated figure in orange with an orange head covering is also on the altar, appearing to be a statue or small image, not a physical person.2008-01-25A photograph of a temple shrine interior with carved grey stone pillars and a wooden ceiling. A person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wearing a red garment draped over the shoulders and red dhoti-style lower cloth with gold border, stands with hands folded in prayer before the shrine. Inside the shrine stands a small red-clad figure with a red head covering and beaded garlands, and a larger deity murti is adorned with white and orange flower garlands and a crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps, a hanging bell and a brass bowl of red, yellow and white flower petals sit nearby, with green foliage visible through the open side.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23A person seen from behind kneels in prayer with palms pressed together at chest level, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with long dark wavy hair flowing down the back. In front of them is a tall polished brass oil lamp (deepa) lit with a small flame, a brass bowl, a small brass kalasha-style vessel and a brass bell on a tray, with incense smoke rising at left. Behind is a deep red curtain and carved stone pillars with a dark niche. The person's identity is not established by the image, so no appearance-based label is given; the setting suggests a puja or aarti moment in a temple shrine.2008-06-19Inside a stone-carved temple shrine, a person with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless top stands with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a large deity murti decorated with gold ornaments, red flower garlands and a white cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on the shrine ledge beside a brass kalasha-like vessel with mango leaves and a small brass bowl. Red draped curtains hang behind the altar. The rear-view figure is facing the deity, so no identifiable face is visible; this is a devotee at prayer rather than a person depiction.2008-06-19March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesApril 07 20112011-04-07Photograph of a night-time Karthikai Deepam ritual at a temple-style shrine with pink curtains and carved stone pillars. A tall man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a heavy gold necklace and holding a bamboo staff, reaches toward a stone altar laden with oil lamps, brass vessels, fruit and sweets. A second person in orange stands behind him. Rows of small clay lamps line the step and a flower and petal rangoli glows in the lower right corner. A blue-clad deity murti sits at the left of the altar. Long dark hair, saffron robes and gold ornaments distinguish the central figure, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a granite stone structure. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, stands barefoot with hands joined in prayer facing a golden deity murti decorated with a yellow and red flower garland. An orange-upholstered chair with a cushion and a footrest sits on an orange mat with a striped blue border to the left. Orange curtains hang at the sides, and a pink-draped figure and brass oil lamps are visible near the shrine.2010-07-10