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A photograph of a man seen from behind, bare-backed, wearing a rust-orange dhoti with a gold-bordered end, a gold necklace and an ornate gold chain at the neck, with hands pressed together in prayer before a gilded deity murti. The murti stands in a gold arched shrine framed with pink tinsel, draped in a green silk cloth, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, and holding a staff and a veena-like instrument. Colourful string decorations hang behind, and a framed painting of a seated deity is visible on the right wall.

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A photograph inside a covered temple hall at night shows a shaved-headed priest in a rust-red dhoti and orange-gold shawl standing at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a golden deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne. The murti wears a blue-and-white cap, a gold necklace and garlands of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, orange, purple and white. The throne is draped in green cloth with a golden lion-shaped base. Brass ritual vessels stand on the floor at left, and a covered pedestal sits beside the priest.2014-11-23A photograph of a ritual scene inside a covered hall at night. A man with hair tied in a knot at the back of his head stands with his back to the camera, bare-shouldered, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a beaded necklace. He faces a silver-framed shrine holding a Ganesha deity murti, decorated with a gold crown, red and pink garlands, orange marigold and purple flower garlands, and a green silk backdrop. Brass pots and offerings are arranged on a red-covered table to the left, with an oil lamp flame visible in the lower left.2014-11-25February 23 20152015-02-23October 15 20122012-10-15A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching upper wrap stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste before two deity murtis seated under a golden arched canopy. The murtis are dressed in green silk, with garlands of pink, red, white and purple flowers draped across them and gold ornaments and crowns. A gold-and-brown throne or seat is visible at left, and deep maroon velvet drapes line the back wall.2013-04-22February 23 20152015-02-23 +1 copiesA standing man with long dark hair and a garland of flowers and red fruit around his neck, wearing a rust-red dhoti and bare upper body, presses his palms together in namaste before a golden deity murti seated on a golden vahana-like animal figure. The murti is adorned with heaped garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers and sits within a golden arched shrine framed by deep red and maroon silk drapery. Potted green plants line the foreground, and a painted backdrop shows a figure playing a veena beside a forest scene.2016-02-14A photograph of a man standing with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed in prayer, before a gold-framed altar. He wears a brown dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a long red, pink and white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold chain with rudraksha beads. Beside him, a small metal murti is adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and a deity murti on the right is decked in layers of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and wears a green sari. A green curtain hangs in the arch, and a purple silk cloth covers the floor.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA woman in a maroon one-shoulder sari with gold borders stands with her back to the camera, performing worship before a large ornate gold arched shrine framing a green silk backdrop. The shrine holds a deity murti adorned with a garland of flowers and a jewelled necklace, with a golden cloth draped below. Several men in white dhotis and checked shirts stand watching at the left, and purple tinsel garlands and colourful triangular flags decorate the pavilion.2014-10-02A photograph of a temple-style puja scene. A woman seen from behind, wearing a rust-red sari with gold borders and white flower garland over her shoulder, stands with palms pressed together in prayer at the left. Before her, a golden ornate arched shrine holds a deity murti decorated with a crown, white flower garlands and red-green-yellow garlands framing the arch. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and metal railings are in front of the shrine. A standing air conditioner and potted plant appear at the left edge.2015-06-03A priest in a reddish-maroon dhoti with orange-gold borders stands at left with her back partly turned, holding a lit wick near a tall brass oil lamp. Beside her, a gold ornate shrine arch is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white, framing a deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Lit brass lamps flank the shrine, and a white tower air conditioner and potted plant appear at left. A small garlanded murti sits in front of the main deity. The scene suggests a puja.2015-06-03A man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland stands at left with hands joined at his face in prayer, eyes lowered, in an open-sided canopy with a corrugated roof. Beside him is a deity murti seated on a gold-and-white throne, adorned with heavy gold necklaces, red and yellow marigold garlands, a gold crown and a mint-green silk cloth draped at its base. Potted banana plants and greenery fill the background.2015-02-23 +1 copies