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A photograph of a covered open-sided hall during a temple ritual, with a large crowd seated on mats facing a decorated shrine at the far end. Orange triangular pennants and pink-and-yellow hanging decorations line the ceiling, and bright woven pillar wraps in blue, red and orange frame the entrance. Several men in orange robes stand near the shrine, and one holds a long object as a priest would during worship. Most seated devotees wear white, while women in yellow, pink and orange saris sit to the right. A small black television sits on a stand at left.

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A photograph of a crowded open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, hung with rows of orange pennant flags and red-and-green garlands. Dozens of devotees in white clothes sit cross-legged on mats facing a decorated shrine at the far end, where a deity murti is adorned with flowers and garlands. Several saffron-robed priests stand near the altar, and a few devotees wear yellow shawls. Tall decorative woven pillars in red, blue and yellow patterns with bird motifs flank the hall, and a small television sits at the left. This appears to be a satsang or puja gathering in progress. A credit line is visible at the lower right.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph taken from the back of a covered open hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a large seated crowd in white clothing sits on mats facing a decorated shrine at the far end. Many attendees wear white kurtas and saris, and some wear yellow or orange; a small child in a white skirt and red top stands in the central aisle. Orange triangular pennants and colourful garlands hang from the roof beams, and decorated pillars with patterned blue, red and orange bands line the walls. At the front, several saffron-robed figures stand near a richly adorned deity murti and an altar with flower and lamp decorations. A small television sits on a table at left.2008-12-24A large hall with a corrugated metal roof hung with rows of orange pennant banners and red and multicolour garlands, and colourful tall decorated pillars at the sides. Many seated devotees, mostly in white with some in yellow and orange saris, fill the floor facing a decorated altar at the far end. Two or three saffron-robed figures stand near the altar performing a ritual, one holding an object aloft, with a richly adorned deity murti and floral decorations behind them. Wall panels with printed text line the sides, and a small television sits at the left edge.2008-12-24A wide view of a temple hall with a corrugated roof hung with orange pennants and colourful bunting. Dozens of seated devotees, mostly in white clothes with some in yellow and pink saris, sit on the floor facing a decorated altar framed by flower garlands and a deity murti. Several saffron-robed priests stand near the altar, one holding a ritual implement, during what appears to be a puja. Patterned fabric columns line the walls, and a small television sits at the left. A child in yellow stands among the seated crowd. The page does not clearly establish a candidate in the scene, so no candidate is identified.2008-12-24A photograph of a crowded open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, decorated with orange pennant flags, hanging colourful tassels and striped kalasha-style pillar covers. Many seated devotees in white clothes fill the floor, mostly facing a decorated shrine at the far end where a deity murti is adorned with garlands and draped fabric. Several saffron-robed attendants stand near the shrine, and a small girl in a white frock with pink top walks up the central aisle. Some seated women wear white saris and others wear orange or yellow, and a few children sit among them. A small television sits at the left side of the hall.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph taken from the back of a crowded open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with orange pennants bearing a black emblem. Well over a hundred people sit cross-legged on the floor facing a stage at the far end, mostly in white clothes with some in yellow and orange. At the front, several men in orange and saffron robes stand around a decorated altar area with a colourful deity murti and pink drapes, one holding what looks like a long ceremonial implement. A small child in a blue and white outfit walks down the central aisle. Tall patterned banners in orange, blue and red hang along the walls, and a television sits on a stand at left.2008-12-24A photograph of a large open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, strung with orange pennants and hanging lanterns. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, mostly in white clothing, with some in yellow, pink and orange saris. In the front, several priests in orange robes perform a puja before a decorated shrine garlanded with flowers and colourful drapes. Tall striped banners with bird motifs flank the hall, and a small television sits at the left edge.2008-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24