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A photograph inside a temple shrine at a Hindu temple. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands centre, holding a small brass tray or offering, while a priest in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands beside him and another attendant in white with a yellow shawl holds a tray. Behind them an ornate deity shrine with a golden arch shows a deity pair decorated with garlands and yellow flowers, with brass lamps and a golden kalasha-style vessel. On the left a row of devotees with palms pressed together watch, and on the right women in white and light clothing stand at a metal railing. Coloured temple banners in orange and red frame the shrine.

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A photograph of a darshan line in a covered walkway leading to a shrine with a deity murti garlanded with flowers, set against a red and gold backdrop. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the center of the walkway; the taller one, with long dark hair, extends his hands toward a devotee and holds an offering tray, while the other in orange holds a folded cloth. Devotees line both sides behind metal railings, including older women in white and cream saris, a woman in a light blue sari, and men in shirts and trousers, with some pressing palms together. Loudspeakers are mounted on the walls above.2010-02-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum entrance where a queue of devotees stands behind a metal railing on the left. Several men wear white shirts and dhotis, one wears a checked shirt, and some wear glasses. At the center a young man in a saffron-orange robe stands holding a plate with offerings near an altar. Behind him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and another in orange stand near a golden-arched shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations. A woman in a white sari stands at the right edge, and a figure in an orange robe with a shoulder bag stands in the foreground. Pillars with carved stonework frame the scene, with trees visible outside.2009-12-07A photograph of a temple darshan line in front of a shrine with a gold-framed arch and white stone pillars. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown and red garland, beside a second figure in blue and red, decorated with flower garlands. Two saffron-robed figures stand at the shrine: a person in an orange sleeveless robe hands items to devotees, and beside them a person in a longer orange robe with a dark red border holds an orange cloth tray. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand in a line on the left, some with palms joined, and women in pink and white saris on the right, also with hands folded. Red railings separate the queue from the shrine, and green trees appear behind the structure. a person (saffron robe, long hair swept back) appears in the scene.2009-12-09A temple darshan scene in front of a shrine with a red-and-gold backdrop showing deity murtis garlanded in yellow and pink flowers. A man in a saffron-orange robe with bare upper arm and a light forehead mark stands centre-left, holding an orange tray with papers. An attendant in white with a yellow shawl stands beside him, and a man in white clothes and a rudraksha-style mala holds a small box. Devotees line metal railings at left and right, some with hands folded and some holding papers.2009-12-12A photograph inside a covered temple hall with a corrugated roof. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe, with long dark hair swept back and bare feet, extends his arm toward a row of devotees pressed against metal railings on both sides. Beside him, a second saffron-robed man with maroon-edged cloth carries a brass tray with offerings. Devotees on the left in white and blue clothes press palms together in namaste, and on the right women in white and cream saris hold brass plates of offerings. At the far end stands a golden-arched shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple draped in flower garlands, with red drapery behind and brass lamps in front. The scene reads as a devotee procession or darshan line leading to the shrine.2009-12-18December 09 20092009-12-09A photograph of a temple darshan in a covered shrine hall. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the centre before a gilded deity murti with a golden arch, flanked by orange curtains. The man on the left holds a small object while the man beside him, with a bare upper body and wrapped orange cloth, holds a brass tray. A crowd of devotees lines a metal railing on both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Women wear white saris and one wears a red sari, and a man in a red sweater stands at the left edge.2009-12-17Photograph of a darshan line at a temple shrine. Several saffron-robed sannyasis in orange garments stand before a red-draped altar bearing a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and gold ornaments. A central saffron-robed figure with shoulder-length dark hair faces the line and extends his hand toward a devotee, while a younger robed attendant with hands joined stands beside him. Devotees in front of a metal barricade hold folded papers and offerings; several women in colourful saris, a man in a plaid shirt and a small child are visible. Orange and red banners hang at the sides.2010-01-31Outdoor shrine scene in front of a golden-arched deity murti, flanked by orange and red drapes and marigold garlands. A woman in an orange sannyasi-style robe stands at the center, her hand raised above a devotee's head in a blessing gesture. Devotees in white and light clothing stand along a steel railing on both sides, several with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in a white-yellow garment holds an orange tray. Brass bells and a lamp sit on the floor near the shrine steps.2009-12-02December 10 20092009-12-10A photo of a devotional scene at a temple-like shrine with a deity murti in the background, showing a consecrated pair of figures garlanded with flowers. A man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and raises one hand in greeting toward a crowd lined behind metal barriers. Beside him, another saffron-robed attendant holds a tray. Devotees on both sides, many with palms pressed together, watch and greet him. Women in colourful saris and men in shirts line the rails, and a red-and-gold banner hangs at the shrine's side.2010-02-19A photo of a temple darshan line before a shrine with a deity pair adorned with yellow and orange garlands, and a red and gold arch behind them. A long-haired figure in a flowing orange robe stands at the centre, reaching out toward the crowd, while a second orange-robed person in front holds a folded cloth. Behind them a man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands near the shrine. Devotees line a metal barricade on the left and right with palms pressed together in namaskar and some hold papers. Roughly a few dozen people are visible.2009-12-15