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Outdoor photo at a temple-like site under large leafy trees. A black stone deity murti stands on a pedestal wrapped in flower garlands, its arms raised and holding objects, with a golden arched torana behind it. Two priests in saffron-red dhotis with gold-bordered cloth stand on a raised platform, one raising his hand toward the murti in blessing while the other stands beside him. A peach cloth is draped over a red-framed stand at the lower left, and a few onlookers watch from the edge. Rubble and stone piles lie in the background behind a red-orange wall.

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February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor photo at an ashram site beneath leafy trees. A large dark stone deity murti stands on a raised platform with a gilded arch behind it, and flower petals are scattered at its base. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a draped stepped platform, one pouring or offering something over the murti. In the foreground at right, a woman with hair in a bun wears a red-orange garment and a white flower garland, seen from behind. Rubble and construction materials lie in the background.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor temple scene beneath trees at a small shrine. A black stone deity murti with raised arms stands under a golden arch, with a priest in red clothing on an orange draped platform pouring or offering to it while a second priest in red holds a white cloth. Two men in white dhotis stand to the left by the platform. A woman with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a red and orange sari sits in the foreground facing the shrine. Brass vessels, a silver bowl, and a striped cloth with offerings lie in front. Rocky ground and bare branches surround the shrine.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor abhishekam ritual at a black stone deity murti standing on a raised platform beneath a golden arch, with rows of rocks and bare trees behind it. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a red-framed platform with an orange cloth ramp, one pouring liquid from a white vessel over the murti. A woman in a red garment with a white jasmine garland sits in the foreground, seen from behind. Marigold petals and flowers scatter the base of the murti and the ground.2015-02-05Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti standing on a red-framed platform draped with an orange cloth and a patterned cloth, beneath a carved golden arch and shady trees. Two monks in saffron-orange robes with yellow borders stand beside the murti; the nearer one is bald and has his back turned, while the other holds something near the statue. The murti has a tall crown, a vertical tilak, a broad necklace and raised hands holding ritual objects.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor ritual at a shrine beneath large trees. A dark stone deity murti stands under a golden arched torana, decorated with flower garlands. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands on a raised platform draped with orange cloth, pouring or offering from a metal vessel toward the murti. Two white-clad assistants stand at the left side of the steps. In the foreground, a seated woman with long dark hair wears a white flower garland and an orange garment, facing the shrine. Brass vessels, a silver tray, and a sheet with pink and green stripes hold offerings and pots on the ground. The a person candidate is not clearly identifiable, so no in-person a person is named.2015-02-05