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Photo inside a pillared temple hall with pink columns and an open view of a town beyond. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on a low stone platform, with long dark hair with a green leaf tucked in it, a white flower garland, a dark rudraksha-style beaded mala across the shoulders, a bare upper back, a red-orange cloth and a gold armlet. Around them, devotees stand in close rows: a woman in a red and gold sari holds a small white flower offering, others wear saffron and orange robes, a man in a cream kurta holds a silver tray with a lamp and offerings, and a bald man in an orange-brown robe stands at right with red beaded necklaces. Several people hold cameras and phones raised toward the group.

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A photograph inside a pink-pillared temple hall with an open view of a town on a hill. A large crowd of devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing surrounds a central group. A man in a cream kurta with tilak holds a silver thali with a lamp and offerings, while a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands near him. A bald man in saffron robes and a woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair stand nearby, and a photographer with a camera is at the upper left. Several people wear vibhuti and tilak marks. The scene shows a temple ritual being performed with devotees gathered closely.2016-06-03Photo of a crowd gathered on a red-pillared temple terrace overlooking a river and hillside town. A figure seated on the right, with long black hair, a white flower garland and gold bangles, wears a dark red-brown wrap and faces a group of men. Standing devotees in saffron, orange and white kurtas and dhotis gather around, several with tripundra marks on their foreheads. One man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with small oil lamps. A tall trident-topped staff leans against the pillar, and a videographer with a camera films the scene.2016-06-03Inside a temple hall with pink pillars, a man with long dark hair sits on a raised stone platform wearing a red-and-gold garment, a white and gold garland of flowers, heavy gold ornaments and gold wrist bands. A standing man in white dhoti holds a tall silver staff and a rudraksha mala. Around him devotees gather, many in orange and saffron clothing and some with white tilaka. A bald man in white kneels at the front holding a silver tray with offerings. A woman in a red-bordered sari with flower in her hair stands at left, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera while another person photographs the scene. Open arches show a town outside.2016-06-03A crowded photograph inside a red-pillared temple balcony overlooking a river and hillside town. A seated woman with long dark hair, a jasmine garland and a maroon wrap sits at right, facing a group. Around her, men in white kurtas and saffron or orange cloths stand close, one holding a silver tray with small brass vessels, another in a rudraksha mala and white dhoti. A man in a saffron turban and sacred ash marks stands at centre-right, and a cameraman films at upper left. Several people wear white and orange sacred ash on their foreheads. A brass trident is visible in the background.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A crowded indoor temple scene with red pillars and a copper-toned railing. In the foreground on the right, a figure with long dark hair, a white flower garland, gold bangles and a rust-red shawl sits with their back partly turned, facing a group. A man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala gestures while holding a brass tray with small cups and an oil lamp. Nearby, men in saffron and orange clothing, a man in an orange turban, and devotees in white and khaki stand close. Cameras are raised at the top left, and a river view is visible through the open pillars.2016-06-03A photograph inside a pink-pillared temple hall with open sides overlooking a river and town. A crowd of men and a woman stand close together. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a dark beaded mala holds a silver tray with small brass cups and offerings. Nearby, a man in an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap stands among devotees, and another man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala is at right. Several men wear tilak and vibhuti marks. At far right a woman in dark clothes with white flower garland and a gold-coloured bangle faces the group. A videographer with a camera raised at left records the gathering, and a brass ritual staff is held aloft above the crowd.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A photograph inside a pink-pillared temple hall during a visit, with a crowd gathered closely. A figure seated on a striped cushion at left, wearing a rust-red garment, a garland of white flowers, gold necklaces and gold armbands, has palms pressed together in greeting. Around him devotees in white, orange and saffron clothes stand; some have yellow-orange tilak on their foreheads. A man in a white shirt holds a saffron scarf, a seated man holds a brass plate with a small lamp and money, and a bald man in a saffron shawl sits in front. A cameraman films from above and a standing figure with a silver staff and white garment stands at upper left. The figure on the cushion has long swept-back hair and ornate gold jewellery, matching the a person cues, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-06-03A temple interior with pink pillars where a seated figure in rust-red robes and a gold-and-gold-bead necklace, with white jasmine garlands and a tilak on the forehead, sits on a striped cloth as devotees gather. The seated person has a long dark hair and wears gold bangles and armlets. Standing behind on the left, a priest in white dhoti and a wooden staff topped with a silver finial stands near a white-clothed person. A woman in a red-and-gold sari holds a white flower. A devotee in a white shirt with a cream shawl stands centre, while men in saffron and yellow kurtas with yellow tilak marks surround the seated figure. A man in white kneels holding a brass plate with a small bowl of liquid and a second plate with packets, offering it near the seated figure. A cameraman with a camera on his shoulder films from the back right. Many onlookers fill the background.2016-06-03A photograph inside a pillared temple hall with pink columns and a marble floor, showing a seated figure in a deep maroon-red shawl and dhoti with a white flower garland, gold armlets, and orange-and-gold forehead markings, palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him a man in white dhoti holds a tall silver ceremonial staff. Around them a crowd sits and stands, including a bald man in an orange-yellow turban and orange shawls, a woman in a red-orange sari holding white flowers, and men in white kurtas, some carrying a brass tray. A video camera operator films from the upper right.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03