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Wide view of a covered temple hall with a red carpet runner leading down the centre aisle between metal railings toward a decorated stage. On the stage stands an ornately decorated deity murti framed by colourful garlands, banana leaves and blue drapes, with several people in white and cream ritual clothes standing around it. Along the right side, a line of devotees in white dhotis and shirts stands with hands together, while seated devotees in white fill the foreground and left side, some in orange and saffron robes near the front left. Leafy festoons hang from the ceiling and a tall decorated pillar stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a festival puja or darshan.

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Wide view of a covered open-sided hall during a temple ceremony. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle between metal railings toward a decorated altar with blue curtains, green and yellow garlands, and a deity murti dressed in colourful cloth. Devotees sit on the floor on both sides, many women in white and pastel saris, while men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the right side, some holding phones or cameras. Saffron-robed figures sit near the front left. Green leaf festoons hang from the roof, and a tall painted pillar stands at the right edge.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Interior view of a covered hall where a large crowd in white clothing sits and stands behind metal railings lining a red carpet leading toward a decorated altar. At the far end, a deity murti or decorated figures stand framed by blue drapes, bright flower garlands and a lit altar area with attendants. Ceiling beams are hung with yellow leaves and paper decorations, and banners line the side walls. Several figures in white stand near the altar and along the left side. People are visible in the foreground and near the altar.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Wide interior view of an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with yellow-green leaf garlands. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a decorated shrine at the back, framed by blue drapes, banana plants and flower garlands, where a deity murti is adorned with flowers. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand and move near the shrine. Seated devotees fill the foreground and both sides, some in white, some in orange, and a golden lion-like statue with a staff stands on the left beside a raised orange-draped platform. The scene suggests a festival puja with a large gathering.2008-12-31Interior view of a temple hall with a red carpet runner leading to a shrine where a large deity murti stands in an arched niche with a red and gold backdrop. Several figures in saffron and orange robes sit near the shrine, while men in white shirts and dhotis stand at a side altar with ritual items. A large crowd of seated devotees fills both sides of the hall behind metal railings, some women in saffron and orange saris on the right. Orange walls, a corrugated roof, and framed photographs on the left wall complete the scene.2010-07-21A photo of a covered open-sided hall during a temple ritual. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand at a raised stage before a decorated deity murti shrine framed by garlands, banana leaves and blue drapes. Some priests in white dhotis with orange shawls raise their arms in worship, and a golden ceremonial vessel and a ceremonial trident and staff stand at the left. A long red carpet runs down the centre aisle between metal railings, and a large seated audience in white and mixed clothing fills the foreground, with a man in orange holding a camera at the right edge. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam during a brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph of a covered open-sided hall with a red carpet aisle leading toward a decorated shrine with a deity murti framed by colourful garlands, banana leaves and flowers. Several figures in saffron-orange robes stand near the shrine and a white-clad attendant stands at right, while a large crowd sits in white on both sides of the aisle behind metal railings. At left a golden seated figure and a golden trident are visible beside a red-cushioned seat, and a person in saffron sits near it. The scene suggests a ritual worship event, with devotees seated in rows watching the shrine.2008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30Wide view down a central red-carpeted aisle inside a large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and white banners hanging from the rafters. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill both sides, separated by metal railings. At the far end, on a raised stage, several people in white and orange-yellow garments stand near an ornate backdrop with a decorated deity image, while a parasol and garlanded murti-like figures flank the left side. Ceremonial oil lamps and blue draped curtains frame the stage.2008-12-29