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A photograph of devotees at a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands and a golden-yellow cloth backdrop. In the foreground a woman in a green sari with gold-and-magenta border stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a young man in white dhoti and shawl who wears a rudraksha mala and stands beside the golden shrine. Behind them, other devotees in white and grey clothing, including a man in a grey knit cap and a man in a dark vest, stand with hands folded near an ornate gold throne-like seat with carved lion feet. A gold staff stands upright beside the seat.

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A photograph inside a decorated temple hall with red walls and a dark red floor covering. On the right, two large deity murtis sit on a green-draped golden throne-like seat (peetha), adorned with garlands of white, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery. In front, a man in a white dhoti and a woman in a green-and-gold sari stand with folded hands in prayer, and a white-clad man with a rust-coloured shawl and a red cloth bag stands nearby. A young boy in a dark shirt and a man in a white dhoti with a golden-yellow shawl stand to the left. Brass oil lamps and a multicoloured canopy with tassels frame the scene.2015-10-18A photograph of devotees performing worship before a large deity murti draped in blue garments and adorned with red and white flower garlands, set against a gold and yellow backdrop with an orange tent wall behind. In the foreground a young man in a navy and red zip jacket with a small emblem on the chest stands with hands pressed together in prayer. Beside him a boy in a maroon and cream sweater vest holds his palms together, and an older man in a grey shirt and checked cloth stands at left. A woman in a pink and white sari with a red bangle stands at the left edge. At right, a figure in orange robes is partly visible, and a man in white dhoti offers near the altar with oil lamps and brass vessels on a white-covered table.2013-02-06A crowded tented temple interior with red and orange draping, colourful striped pillars and hanging chandeliers. A large gilded framed image of a deity murti, seated figures in gold, stands at the back above a golden throne. Devotees in mixed dress crowd the floor: an older woman in a pale shawl with a red-and-orange border and a man in a brown felt hat, a woman with a long grey braid in a green shawl, and a child in grey. On the right, several men in white ritual clothes stand and attend, one with his hands on another man's head in blessing, while a man in an orange vest and white shirt stands in the foreground. The scene suggests an ongoing darshan or puja gathering, with several people visible and no clear identification of anyone present.2013-02-06 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18A photograph inside a red and orange tented shrine at a Kumbha Mela camp. Two large gilded deity murtis stand on a gold-decorated dais, one wearing a crown and garlanded in red and white flowers, the other holding a staff. Several devotees queue at the dais: a man in a white shirt with folded hands, women in saris (one in a green and red sari, another in a pink sari), and children. On the right a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside the dais. On the left a golden reclining bed and marigold garlands are visible.2013-02-06December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph inside a red and orange tent decorated with purple drapes and yellow-and-blue banners. At the centre stands a golden arched shrine holding a deity murti with a crown, garlands and a raised weapon, flanked by a golden throne-style canopy. Devotees in white dhotis, cream kurtas, saris and a woman in red and a woman in a pink sari gather on a green mat, some with folded hands, while a priest in white dhoti and orange cloth stands at right beside a framed portrait and a small table with a speaker. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2013-02-07July 17 20082008-07-17Photo inside an orange and purple draped tent at a satsang setting. On the right, a person with short dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne holding a trident, wearing a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-orange cloth, while a devotee in a white headcloth bends forward offering something cupped in both hands. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown, garland and blue-skinned figure in a golden arch. Nearby devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and a robed figure in a white turban wait in a line on a green mat.2013-02-06 +1 copiesDecember 20 20092009-12-20July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall with pink and blue painted columns and gold-trimmed panels. A seated figure on a flower-covered, multicoloured throne-like seat under a gold canopy receives devotees, wearing a red-and-white garland and gold-trimmed clothing. Two large painted deity statues flank the seat, wearing gold necklaces and crowns. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron-and-brown dhotis and bright saris, including an elderly woman in a teal sari with a white shawl holding a fruit, approach with offerings. Petals cover the floor. The seated figure is the only candidate and the photo is too small to confirm appearance, so the candidate is uncertain.2013-07-22