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Inside a narrow, warmly lit temple chamber, a large golden seated Buddha statue sits in a glass-fronted shrine with a halo-like radiance behind it. The statue wears an orange-gold robe and is flanked by flower vases with purple blooms and brass lamps. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees with their backs to the camera gaze toward the shrine, including a woman in a white sari with silver border and a man in an orange shirt at right. No person in the scene is identifiable as a person; the only figure is the statue.

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Interior of a dimly lit temple shrine with a golden seated Buddha statue in orange-gold robes, hands in meditation posture, set within a niche framed by a radiant silver halo and blue backdrop. Lamps glow on either side and flower arrangements sit on wall shelves. Silhouetted devotees crowd in the foreground, several in white clothing, one man in a white shirt at right.2008-06-09Devotees crowd into a narrow stone chamber to view a seated golden Buddha statue in the earth-touching posture, dressed in a saffron robe. The statue sits in a gilded frame with a halo, backed by turquoise, with lotus-like flower vases and small oil lamps on the walls. In the foreground, people stand close together, several in orange and red garments, one woman in a clear plastic rain cape, and a man in a yellow cap. Some devotees hold their hands together in reverence.2008-06-09Devotees crowd a small shrine chamber in front of a large golden seated Buddha statue in orange-gold robes, its halo and decorative gold side panels lit by lamps. Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand among the crowd, including a man in an orange shawl at the right edge and a younger man in an orange garment. An older man in white with a rosary-style necklace stands center-left, and women in pink and red saris are visible in the foreground, with flower vases and candles on the wall. Several people are pressed close together, some with hands raised or palms together in devotion.2008-06-09Crowded photograph inside a narrow passage leading to a golden seated Buddha statue in meditation posture, its head framed by a pale halo, set in a niche with a blue backdrop, flowers in vases and warm wall lamps. Devotees press forward in the foreground; a woman in a red and orange headscarf and several men in white and orange clothing are visible, one wearing a dark backpack. No clear a person candidate is identifiable among the visible people.2008-06-09A photograph inside a temple shrine where a large golden seated Buddha statue in a meditation pose, wearing a saffron-gold robe with a halo behind its head, is set in an ornate gilded frame against a teal backdrop. Lit oil lamps and flower vases stand on the shrine ledges. A crowd of devotees presses forward in front of the statue: an older man in white kurta, a woman in a pink top, a woman in a white and red outfit, and several men in orange and red shawls. On the right, a man in white with an orange-red shawl holds a camera.2008-06-09Visitors crowd the doorway of a temple shrine, with their backs to the camera, looking toward a large seated golden Buddha statue in meditation posture with a circular halo behind its head. The statue sits against a teal backdrop flanked by golden ornamental pillars and lit by small lamps. Ornate chandeliers hang from the arched ceiling. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair wears a dark hair clip, another woman wears a light blue headscarf, and a woman holding a small child in a dark outfit stands among them. A darshan line of devotees fills the doorway frame.2008-06-09A photograph inside a small temple shrine showing a golden seated Buddha statue in meditation posture with a silver halo, draped in an orange-gold robe, set in an illuminated niche with a blue backdrop, flower vases and oil lamps on the walls. In the foreground a person in an orange robe with long dark hair faces the shrine with hands together, while a smaller figure in grey clothing sits at the bottom edge near offerings and a wooden table.2008-06-09Interior shrine photograph of a Buddha temple sanctum. A seated golden Buddha statue in orange-gold robes, with a haloed backdrop and a blue wall panel, sits in an ornate golden shrine with flower vases and small offerings on the altar. In the foreground, a woman with dark hair in an orange top stands with palms pressed together in prayer, facing the statue. Two more people sit on the floor at right: one in a white sleeveless top with dark hair, and another in light grey clothing kneeling near a wooden bench. The wall is pale yellow with wall-mounted flower pots and a lit ceiling lamp.2008-06-09Devotees walk down a narrow stone-walled passage toward a golden seated Buddha statue in a niche with a haloed arch and blue backdrop. In the foreground, a man with dark curly hair wears an orange robe and a purple cloth over his shoulder, seen from behind. Two more orange-robed figures follow, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis, plus a man in a grey shirt, move toward the shrine. Small oil lamps and flower vases flank the niche, and a chandelier hangs above the arch.2008-06-09A photograph inside a small shrine chamber with cream walls and an arched ceiling. A golden seated Buddha statue in orange-gold robes sits within a glass-fronted niche with a halo behind it, flanked by lit lamps and purple flower vases. Offerings sit on the altar ledge below. In the foreground, a person with dark hair in an orange top is seen from behind, and a small child in light clothing kneels on the floor at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this scene.2008-06-09Interior shrine photograph showing a large golden seated Buddha statue in meditation posture, draped in orange-yellow robes, with a silver halo behind it and a turquoise backdrop. Ornate gold filigree pendants flank the statue, with lotus-shaped lamps and purple flowers in brass vessels on wooden shelves. A single person in an orange robe stands at the right with hands pressed together in prayer, facing the altar. Offerings of marigold garlands, rose petals, small dishes and sweets are arranged on a low altar table in front of the statue.2008-06-09Three people in orange and saffron clothing stand in a narrow stone chamber facing a seated golden Buddha image in a niche. The central figure, a woman with a long dark braid in an orange wrap, faces the image with hands together. The man on the left has short dark wavy hair and wears an orange shawl over a white garment. The man on the right has long dark hair and wears an orange shawl over white. The golden Buddha sits in meditation posture before a circular halo, flanked by golden ornaments, flower vases and lit oil lamps. A small wooden offering table stands in front of the altar.2008-06-09