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A barefoot figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and gold bangles walks toward a decorated deity shrine at night. The shrine is heavily garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in purple, red, yellow and white. Two gilded deity murtis stand behind, one wearing a crown and gold jewellery, the other in green garments. In front sits a smaller murti in yellow clothes with a yellow turban and a large silver-and-gold decorated face mask. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and flower petals are scattered on the floor. a person figure appears in the orange robes with long hair and gold ornaments, performing padapuja.

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Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A person in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and long dark hair walks barefoot at the left, smiling. Behind them, a large deity murti with an ornate crown and a black-and-white silver face is adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, with another figure in green and orange garments beside it. Brass lamps, bowls and a tall brass lamp stand sit on the floor, with a yellow-robed seated figure in front of the altar.2011-11-29 +1 copiesA woman in an orange silk sari with gold-bordered pallu and gold necklaces stands with palms joined in namaste before a decorated shrine with a large deity murti group draped in multicoloured flower garlands. Behind, figures wear crowns and gold jewellery, one in orange and green, and a golden arch frames the altar. In the foreground are brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style lamp and a yellow-clad small statue with garlands. A brass trident stands at right. Warm lamp light fills the dim temple hall.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam-style puja. A man with long dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, and an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands barefoot holding a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti of a seated figure in green and orange ornamentation, garlanded with long multicolored flower garlands. Two attendants in orange clothing stand at left holding brass plates. Flower petals scatter the floor and a gold arch frames the shrine. Ritual objects and a yellow cloth-draped seat are visible. a person appearance cues are present on the man with long hair, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Temple shrine scene at night with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers, in front of a golden arch. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left: a man holding a brass tray of offerings and a woman in long hair and orange clothing gesturing toward the deity. Brass lamps, bowls and a brass lamp stand sit on the floor in the foreground, with a white cloth over a seated figure.2011-11-29Temple shrine scene with a deity murti decorated with multicolored garlands in purple, red, yellow and green, seated beneath a gilded arch. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while a man in orange dhoti stands at left beside brass oil lamps (deepas) and a brass tray. Ornate brass lamp stands flank the altar with flower petals scattered at its base. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-11-29A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a forehead marking and gold armlets, holds a lit flame on a brass lamp (aarti) toward ornately decorated deity murtis. The deity figures wear multicoloured garlands and a silver-embellished robe, and a golden arch frames the shrine. Two attendants in orange garments stand at left holding offering trays. Marigold petals lie on the floor, and a draped white and yellow cloth covers a platform. Probable Swamiji is the man performing the aarti, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing.2011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29December 11 20112011-12-11Photograph 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.2011-11-29