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Photo of a temple courtyard with an orange-painted wall and corrugated roof on the left. A group of women in white and cream saris with yellow borders sit cross-legged on mats and cloth facing a raised dais at the centre. A man in orange cloth stands near the dais, which has brass and gold ritual vessels, a kalasha and a small table. On the right, a shrine with carved grey stone pillars holds a deity murti dressed in a yellow and purple garment and garlanded with flowers, with brass oil lamps in front. Orange curtains hang beside the shrine and a black metal ladder stands near a stone basin.

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A temple courtyard puja under an orange-and-red canopy with curtains. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears an orange robe and a garland of red and white flowers, facing a shrine with a deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Before the throne, a group of women in white and yellow saris sit on an orange mat, with offering trays holding fruit and brass plates in front. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit in the foreground near microphones, one holding papers. A green cloth covers a platform beside the shrine, and potted plants line the orange-walled background.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple pavilion where a figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a golden-framed shrine holding a deity murti with a crown and garlands. Around a saffron cloth in front of the throne sit a group of men in white dhotis and yellow shawls, several with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, some with hands folded in prayer. Women in white saris with yellow borders sit to the right, and brass lamps, fruit and offerings lie on the mat. The seated figure in orange has short dark hair, no crown or turban and no ceremonial gold necklace, so the appearance is inconclusive and no identification is made. A red carpet and orange curtains frame the scene, with a wall-mounted black speaker above.2010-08-06Photo of a temple hall with orange curtains and an ornate stone shrine holding a deity murti draped in marigold garlands. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned seat with palms joined in prayer. Around him, devotees sit on an orange cloth: men in white kurtas with yellow shawls, and women in white saris and saffron shawls, some with palms folded. A woman in a beige sari with a red border sits in the foreground near offering plates of fruit, flowers and sweets. A standing woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right beside a table of offerings. A blue and white sign hangs on the orange wall, and a red carpet runs along the right edge. The scene suggests a puja or darshan, with saffron-clad figure and devotees in white and yellow.2010-07-22A photograph of a temple hall during a seated ritual. A figure in orange robes with a saffron shawl sits on an orange cushioned seat before a white altar with a decorated deity murti garlanded in red and yellow flowers. Two people in orange and yellow stand or sit near the seat with hands folded. Around them, many devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit cross-legged on an orange cloth, some with hands joined in namaste, while a woman in a cream sari with a red border and a long braid kneels with a brass plate of offerings. An orange-painted wall with red and white striped drapes forms the backdrop, and a metal railing and red carpet are at the right.2010-07-22A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional gathering in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and orange cloth floor covering. A central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes and a red-and-white garland, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Behind him are deity murtis garlanded with marigold and flower strands, and a green cloth covers a stand in front. Seated devotees include men in white dhotis and women in white and yellow saris, some holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A microphone stands at the front. Orange cloth drapes hang on the pillars and a potted plant sits at right.2010-09-02Outdoor satsang under a red-framed corrugated shelter, with a large crowd of devotees in orange and maroon robes seated on the floor facing forward. At the front, a man in an orange-red garment and rudraksha mala sits on an elevated orange-cushioned seat behind a low orange platform. To the right, a priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands beside a decorated altar bearing a large deity murti with garlands, flowers and kalasha-style offerings; another attendant in orange kneels nearby. Potted plants, banana leaves and a loudspeaker frame the scene, with the satsang audience in the foreground.2014-10-02August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph inside a covered temple pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the background, a shrine holds an ornate golden deity murti framed by red and gold drapery, with a figure in orange clothing seated before it. In the foreground, a row of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor in white dhotis and shawls, some with orange garments, several holding small lamps. Two stainless steel railings and a red carpet run down the right side. Wall-mounted framed photographs and a banner line the walls, and a hanging red-and-blue striped cloth is visible on a pillar. This appears to be a puja or satsang with seated devotees before a deity shrine.2010-11-02Photograph from inside a temple hall looking toward a shrine. A large deity murti in red and gold with a crown and garlands sits in a gilded alcove at the far end. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and saris with gold borders, many with long braided hair, some in pink or blue tops. Colourful woven hangings with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling on the right, and metal railings guide the seating area. The scene suggests a seated puja or darshan, but no clearly identifiable figure is visible at the front.2010-09-29January 01 20092009-01-01August 10 20112011-08-10A covered open hall with a corrugated metal roof and red-and-white striped pillars shows devotees seated on mats facing a shrine with a gilded arch framing a pair of deity murti in red and gold garments, with a brass kalasha and oil lamps placed before them. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit in the foreground on a mat, and a robed figure stands near the shrine. Another seated figure in orange clothing sits at the left behind a metal railing. The scene has a quiet, dim atmosphere with red curtains and a small harmonium-like instrument at right.2013-05-13