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A photograph inside a temple hall with an orange cloth canopy. A long-haired man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat, while a man in white kneels and bows his head to his feet, a garland of flowers laid before them. Standing around are men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls, one holding a tray of offerings. Behind the seated figure is a golden deity murti draped in purple cloth and garlanded with red flowers, with brass lamps and a kalasha on the altar. Several onlookers stand at left and right.

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June 13 20102010-06-13A temple interior with orange cloth draped over pillars and a golden deity murti with garlands on a purple-draped shrine behind. A long-haired man in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a raised white-covered seat, smiling, with a row of brass lamps and a fruit offering on a white table beside him. A man in a yellow-bordered wrap bows low with his forehead to the floor before him, a garland resting on a white cushion. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand and squat around, some with hands folded, one with rudraksha mala. A small water bottle sits on a round table to the right. Appearance-based a person (long hair, orange robes and shawl) is seated in the centre receiving a devotee's obeisance during a darshan.2010-06-13Photograph of a temple ritual before a gilded deity murti with a purple cloth backdrop, brass lamps and flower garlands. A figure seated on a white cushion, wearing an orange robe with an orange shawl and a visible long dark hair, sits at a low table holding a tray of fruit and offerings. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl bows with his head touching the cushion, a kneeling man in a cream shirt watches, and several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand around on an orange carpet. A man in white with a shaved head, orange shawl and white dhoti stands at right with folded hands. Seven or more people are visible.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A temple ritual scene with devotees in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls. A man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushion while a kneeling woman in white with long dark hair bows and touches his feet, and a man in white kneels beside them placing a garland of red and white flowers at his feet. A standing man in orange holds a wooden tray of fruit, nuts and offerings. Behind them is a gilded deity shrine draped in purple cloth and marigold garlands, with brass kalasha-style lamps. A cameraman in white with a camera on his shoulder films, and a white-clad man stands at right with hands near his chest. The floor is covered with orange mats and a white cloth, with a small table holding water bottles.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a temple courtyard where devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange or yellow shawls, stand in a line with hands folded. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels on an orange cloth before a seated figure. The seated person sits on a white-draped chair with a long-haired appearance, wears an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, and has a pink floral garland on the floor at their feet. A tray of fruit and offerings sits on a wooden table nearby. Ornate gold kalasha-style brass vessels and a red-and-gold gate stand at right, with carved stone pillars behind.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24