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Indoor photo inside a temple hall during an evening worship event. Strands of white flower garlands hang across the ceiling. A large yellow banner on the left reads a Kannada-language announcement with the date 07-01-2009. On the right, a shrine is decorated with colourful garlands and draped cloth around a deity murti. Many devotees stand in a crowded group: men in white dhoti and shirts, some in orange or saffron clothing, women in saris of orange, yellow, green and blue, and children. A bald man in an orange-red garment stands at the lower right near a brass lamp. Two or three men in white at the centre appear to lead the worship, and a few people hold offerings.

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A crowded indoor hall with a garland of white flowers strung across the ceiling. Devotees stand packed together, many in white dhotis and shirts, some men bare-chested with sacred threads, and women in orange and saree attire with flowers in their hair. On the wall a banner reads a Kannada celebration notice, and a framed portrait of a woman hangs nearby. A red-and-white decorated panel stands at left. The foreground shows the backs of several people, including a man in a grey shirt and a woman in an orange saree and braid, all facing toward the front where a priest-like figure in white stands among the group.2009-01-07A crowded temple hall with a low ceiling and tube lights, decorated with a long strand of white and yellow flower garlands strung across the room. A large yellow banner with Kannada text hangs on the wall, and framed deity and devotional pictures line the walls above a shelf. In the centre, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded, while a bald man in white holds a small framed photograph. Around them, devotees crowd close, including women in saris, one in an orange sari with a long braid, another in blue, and men in white dhotis. A bald figure in saffron-coloured robes stands at the right edge. Many people in the crowd are partially visible.2009-01-07Photograph inside a brightly lit temple hall decorated with white and yellow flower garlands strung across the ceiling. On the right, a priest in a green shawl and yellow dhoti stands beside a shrine with garlanded deity murti and a Kannada signboard above the entrance. Several men in white dhotis and a bald man in white shawl stand near the shrine, and a crowd of devotees, including women in saris and a small child, gathers in the centre. A bald man in a red-orange cloth on the far right stands at the doorway. A cabinet with framed prints hangs on the left wall, and a poster with Kannada text is visible on the far left. The image is cropped at the bottom edge.2009-01-07A crowded indoor temple hall at evening, with devotees packed shoulder to shoulder in front of a low altar table draped in red and covered with flowers and offerings. A banner hangs across the room with garlands of white and yellow flowers strung above it. Women in saris, including a woman in lavender and one in a peach sari with her hair in a bun, stand beside men in white dhotis and bare shoulders, one with a sacred thread, and a man in a red-bordered shawl. A baby is held at lower left. Framed portraits and deity pictures line the wall, including a portrait of a figure in a white garment. Many people are shown from behind.2009-01-07A crowded hall with garlanded yellow flower strings and a large brass bell hanging at right. On a raised green-draped seat at centre, a woman in orange robes with a garland sits beside a man in orange and a rudraksha mala, both facing a seated audience of devotees on the floor. A low black table in the foreground holds brass bowls of offerings and red and yellow flowers. Devotees in white, orange, green and red clothing sit cross-legged, and a woman in a pink sari stands at right. Wall posters show deity images and a yellow banner printed with Kannada text hangs behind the stage. A cameraman in an orange shirt films at left.2009-01-07Indoor temple hall decorated with white flower garlands strung across the ceiling. A printed yellow banner reading a Venkateshwara temple event notice hangs on the wall beside framed deity pictures and a calendar. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas stand and kneel in a central area, while a bare-chested priest in a green cloth and women in orange and green saris gather nearby. A man in a red-and-white shawl and white clothes bends forward, and a woman in a blue sari stands at the right edge. Many devotees with braided hair in orange and white saris crowd the foreground, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at right. Red carpet covers the floor. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance here.2009-01-07A photo inside a temple entrance decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a blue-and-gold draped sanctum opening. A bare-chested man in white dhoti stands before the shrine while a woman in an orange sari and a man in orange robes assist at the sanctum. An elderly bald man with a white beard in a red shawl stands at left. Devotees in saris and a man in a checked shirt watch from the right and crowd the foreground. A videographer with a camera is visible at right. A framed picture hangs on the wall. A Kannada banner above the entrance reads a devotional line with a donor credit.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall decorated with a yellow marigold garland strung along the ceiling. A Kannada banner on the back wall reads a dedication notice. Seated on a red carpet, a woman in orange robes sits on a green cushioned seat, flanked by another woman in orange and a man in an orange-brown garment seated before offerings. Devotees in white sit on the floor in front, and a standing man in white shirts and a brown vest gestures near a tray of flowers and brass vessels. Framed deity pictures hang on the walls, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the right edge.2009-01-07A crowded indoor temple scene in a small hall with blue walls. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand close together, one in the foreground holding small folded papers or money. Behind them, women in saris, including one in orange and red, stand near a tray of flowers, leaves and offerings. A large yellow banner hangs on the wall with Kannada text, string lights and a small deity image; framed religious pictures decorate the walls. A man in white stands at the upper left near a blue metal stand. No a person candidate with distinctive visible cues is clearly identifiable.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet, showing a ceremony honouring a seated woman dressed in orange and green. A man in a maroon kurta and green-and-white garment bends forward, touching her head, while a standing man in a green sash and yellow dhoti holds a tray of fruit. A man in orange robes stands beside a pot-like offering on a table with flower-decorated trays. Behind them stand devotees in white, maroon and pink saris, and a woman holds a small child. Hanging marigold garlands and a banner in Kannada and English read Vaikunta Ekadashi, Padmapuja and Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya, with portrait photos on the wall above.2009-01-07Indoor photo inside a temple hall with pink walls, barred windows, and a yellow-and-white marigold garland strung across the ceiling. At center, a long-haired figure in an orange robe leans forward while a man in white dhoti and shawl bows before him. Around them a crowd of devotees stands, including a man in red robes with a dark shawl and an older man in white with a red-bordered wrap. A white stone puja platform sits in the foreground with a small fire pit and brass vessels. A dark-clothed devotee with a rudraksha-looking strand stands nearby. Metal grille gates and framed pictures line the left wall. A bell hangs above the crowd. The visible long hair, orange robe and garlanded ceremony match a person candidate, but the face and figure are not clearly distinct enough to confirm identity.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual event. A standing man in a white dhoti and shawl, with a red sash, stands at the centre-right beside a seated man in a white dhoti. A woman in orange sari and a man in orange robes bend over a red carpet with offerings of bananas, fruits and a flower-decorated plate. A man in a white dhoti bends low near the offerings. Behind them, women in saris, a child, and seated devotees watch. A yellow banner with Kannada text hangs on the wall, with framed portraits and deity pictures above. Yellow flower garlands hang from the ceiling and a camera operator films at lower right.2009-01-07