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Photograph inside a white temple hall with a red-speckled floor where many children and some adults sit cross-legged in rows before a white-tiled square fire pit with a metal bowl and a brass vessel at its edge. Behind them two large dark stone deity murti stand flanking a green curtain, one decorated in red and gold, one in purple. A standing figure in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange-saffron cloth stands in the doorway between the curtains. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits to the right, labelled with a caption. Colourful bunting hangs across the top and a white chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

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Interior photo of a white temple hall with a red polished floor and a hanging ceiling lamp. Many children and a few adults sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the front. In the centre background, two dark metal deity statues in red and purple saris stand on either side of green curtains with colourful garlands. To the right, a framed portrait with a garland sits on a white-draped table, showing a man in a white cap. A white brick fire pit with a dark tray and a small brass pot with a green leaf sits in the foreground, with small mats nearby. A woman in a dark sari stands near the curtains.A photograph inside a white temple hall with a red-brown polished floor. Thirty or more children and a few adults sit cross-legged on the floor facing a standing man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl. Behind him are two large dark deity murtis draped in red and blue cloth, with green and multicolored garlands strung across the hall. At right, a framed portrait with a flower garland sits on a white table. In the foreground a white-draped low platform with a kalasha-like pot, a black stone slab, and woven mats suggests a puja or abhishekam setup. The scene resembles a satsang or children's class.A photo inside a white temple hall where a man in a white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl stands at the centre, walking away from the camera past a raised fire-pit homa altar with a black kund, and a brass plate and kalasha with mango leaves at its base. Thirty-odd seated children in blue, red and checked school clothes sit in rows on the floor facing the altar. Two dark deity murti statues in red and blue saris flank a green curtain draped with garlands. A framed photograph of a man with white hair and a saffron shawl, garlanded, sits on a table at right, showing a portrait rather than a physical person. Hanging lamps and a chandelier hang from the ceiling.A blurred interior photograph of a temple hall with white pillars and a red-brown polished floor. Strings of multicoloured flowers and garlands hang across the back, framing a green curtain. A standing man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands centre-front before the altar, with two dark-robed figures beside him. Seated devotees, many children in blue, red and green clothes, sit on the floor in rows facing a white stepped platform holding a small brass offering and a lamp. A framed portrait with a figure in white is at the right edge. Two decorated deity murti flank the altar.Children sit cross-legged on a polished red-brown floor in a white temple hall decorated with colourful strings and an orange marigold garland. Before them is a white-tiled fire pit holding a black ritual vessel, with brass bowls, a spoon and a green-leaved offering basket nearby. Behind the seated group a framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban stands on a white table. In the background, a figure in white robes stands in a lit doorway, and two dark decorated statues flank the entrance. A seated adult in a khaki shirt sits among the children. About 25 people are visible in total, mostly children in blue, red and white shirts.Blurry photo of a white-pillared temple hall with a crowd of children and adults seated on the red floor in front of a small white altar and a homa-style offering setup with a white platform, a brass plate and woven mats. A standing figure in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl stands centrally before a green curtain with a garland of marigolds and red flowers. Two large dark deity murtis with red and purple garments flank the stage area, and a framed portrait with flowers sits at right. Colourful paper bunting hangs across the ceiling and a crystal chandelier is visible above. Several people are seated in blue, green, orange and red clothing.Indoor temple hall with white pillars and marble floor where children sit cross-legged on the floor in front of a white-draped tiered stone structure holding a black slab and brass offering plates, with a kalasha-like pot of greenery beside it. A standing man in a white dhoti and white kurta with an orange shawl over his shoulder stands at the centre, hands folded, facing the children. Behind him are a green curtain with a garland of multicolour bunting and two decorated seats or thrones, and at the right a framed portrait of a bearded figure. Several adult men and boys sit or stand around the room, some in blue and red shirts. The foreground shows a blurred dark statue head.A photograph of children seated on the floor in a temple-style hall facing a shrine. At the centre, a deity murti decorated with garlands stands within an arched niche with a green-and-gold canopy. A white-clad priest kneels before the shrine, tending offerings. Two tall dark statues of standing figures in gold-and-orange saris flank the niche. On the right, a framed portrait shows a robed figure with long hair and rudraksha beads, garlanded with a red-and-orange flower garland, placed on a tiger-skin-patterned seat with bananas and offerings. Boxes and packets are stacked on the floor in front of the children, and a small television sits at the left edge.2007-11-14Children sit on a polished floor facing a shrine inside a white temple hall. At the centre a deity murti in dark blue stands under a green canopy, decorated with garlands and flanked by two dark wooden dvarapala statues in yellow and orange draped garments. A red curtain hangs at the left. On the right, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron robes wearing a red-and-white flower garland sits on a striped tiger-print cushion with a palm frond and a small offering plate. A priest in white clothes sits before the deity. Many children in casual shirts, checked clothes and a yellow t-shirt sit close together, with stacked white boxes in the foreground.2007-11-14A blurred photograph inside a white temple hall with polished reddish floor. Many children and some adults sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, several in blue shirts, white shirts, pink and orange clothing. Stacked white food packets or boxes lie in front of them. In the background a priest in white stands before an illuminated shrine adorned with garlands and a deity murti, with oil lamps and a second decorated shrine to the side. Colourful streamers hang from the ceiling.Indoor temple hall with white marble walls and floor, where a group of children sit cross-legged on the polished floor facing a central figure. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands in the middle, one hand raised to his face, in front of a shrine with decorated green and golden curtains and garlands of coloured flags. Two tall dark stone deity statues in red and purple saris flank the shrine. On the right a framed portrait sits on a white-draped table. A young attendant in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge beside a side altar. Ceiling fan and streamers overhead.A photograph inside a temple hall during an evening puja before a lit shrine holding a red-bodied deity murti adorned with a garland of orange and yellow flowers and a lamp flame above it. A man in white dhoti and an orange-shawled priest stands at the shrine offering aarti with a lamp, while another man in white sits cross-legged at the side. Flanking the shrine are two dark stone dvarapala figures, one in red and one in purple garments. In the foreground, a seated crowd of devotees, many children, women in green, teal and blue saris and salwar, and a woman in a yellow top face the shrine on a polished floor. To the right stands a framed portrait garlanded with flowers, and white pillars with carved details frame the hall with coloured streamers hanging from the ceiling.