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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.

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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 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.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.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.A photo taken inside a temple hall with polished reddish-brown floor and white pillars. A man in white dhoti and white kurta with an orange shawl stands behind a white-tiered stone platform holding a small brass or silver object, with a green-leafed sprig nearby. Around him, a large group of children and young people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many in blue, red and checked shirts, facing him. Behind them are white tables, a framed portrait on the right, colorful bunting and a small lit lamp. A dark stone figure is in the foreground at the bottom left. The photo is blurred.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.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 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-style hall with white walls, carved pillars and framed photographs hanging high on the wall. A standing adult in white clothing with an orange-saffron shawl stands before a seated crowd of children on mats. In the foreground, a large framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a garland of orange and yellow flowers rests on straw-covered ground beside a palm plant. To the left stands a yellow-and-gold painted statue of a deity figure, and striped decorative poles flank the portrait. Several children in shirts and dresses sit cross-legged, while an adult sits at the right edge and a boy in a striped sweater stands near the right wall.2007-11-14Children 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.A photograph inside a white temple hall with pillars and ornate carvings, where a young man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace stands with hands on hips, facing a group of children. Many children sit on the polished floor or stand, several in green, orange, blue and striped clothes, some with braids and hair ribbons. In front of them is a white stone square fire pit or homa kund with a dark central bowl. A deity murti in a dark gold-framed shrine is behind him, a standing figure in blue-purple is at right, and a framed portrait with a flower garland sits on a white-draped table at right. Colourful festoon garlands hang across the shrine entrance.A photograph inside a temple-style hall with white pillars and a dark polished floor. A standing man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl, seen from behind, faces a shrine with deity murti in a green-curtained niche and a small framed image on a stand. Around him, about two dozen children sit cross-legged on the floor in mixed shirts and shorts, facing the shrine. Ornate red-and-white decorated pillars flank the shrine, and a framed portrait showing a figure with orange robes, rudraksha beads and a crown sits on a cushioned seat at right. Framed pictures hang on the walls and a small CRT monitor sits at left.2007-11-14