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Photograph inside a plain white-walled temple hall with a tiled floor. In the centre, a deity murti decorated with a large garland of orange and yellow marigolds and white flowers sits on a gold-trimmed stand draped in orange cloth. A man in orange robes stands at left with his back to the camera, facing the murti. A second man in orange robes at right holds a small brass vessel and a bundle of flowers near a brass oil lamp (deepa) on an orange-draped stand. Behind the murti, a glass-fronted shrine holds a framed portrait of a seated bearded sage in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, with an orange turban, labelled as a portrait on a banner above. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand at right and back. The scene shows a puja or abhishekam to a deity.

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Devotees in orange robes stand with folded hands before a glass-fronted shrine. Inside the case, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, and sits on an ornate wooden chair. In the foreground a garlanded object with marigold and white flower garlands, kumkum and a gold crown-like top is placed before the case. Brass oil lamps, a brass lamp stand and a small bell hang or sit nearby, with a striped cloth and an orange-draped table. Two men stand at right, one in white and one in orange. The shrine is a devotional display, with the seated figure presented as a depiction, not a live person.2010-07-21A photograph inside a plain white-walled hall with a concrete floor. Five men in orange-saffron robes stand in a row at left with hands joined in namaskar, facing a glass-fronted shrine at right. Inside the glass case, a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala is shown on a gold-trimmed red chair, with a brass oil lamp standing on the raised platform outside the case. A small red cushion with flower petals rests on the platform. At far left, a decorated palanquin or chariot with red and white ornamentation is partly visible. The standing men are the foreground subjects; the figure inside the case is an image in a shrine, not a physical person.2009-10-15July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph inside a temple room where a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with shoulder-length dark hair, stands with their back to the camera, hands joined in prayer. In front of them is a deity murti or seated figure draped in dark and maroon cloth, heavily decorated with white and orange garlands and a golden crown-like headpiece, placed on a gold-coloured base. Behind it, in a glass-fronted wooden cabinet, a framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and an orange turban, with one hand raised. Brass oil lamps stand at left, and a hanging brass lamp appears at upper right beside a barred window. Orange cloth and striped mats cover the floor.2010-07-21July 22 20102010-07-22July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall with a corrugated roof. Five men in saffron-orange robes stand in a row at left, hands folded in anjali at chest level, facing a glass-fronted wooden cabinet on a raised red-tiled platform at right. Inside the cabinet, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold crown or headpiece and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair with gold trim. A brass oil lamp stands on the platform in front of the cabinet, with a red cushion holding flowers below. A glimpse of a red and gold shrine appears at far left. Two of the standing men are visible in profile at the left edge.2009-10-15Photo inside a small room with pale blue walls and a white-tiled floor, where devotees perform a puja before a white statue seated on a draped platform. The statue wears an orange turban, orange robe, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a garland of yellow and multicolored flowers, with a peacock feather tucked at its head. The platform is covered with rose petals, flower garlands and strings of marigolds. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left. A man in white with a blue-and-white sash stands at left-centre, and a woman in an orange sari with orange head covering stands at right, holding a plate of flowers and petals toward a small brass deity figure with a garland. Another person in orange clothing with long dark hair is at far right, and a bare-armed person with an orange wrap stands at the edge.2010-02-18A photograph inside a bright shrine room with a white-walled interior and tiled floor. On the left, a white marble statue of a seated saint in red-orange robes and a red headcloth is garlanded with yellow and red flowers and set on a white pedestal draped with marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a standing figure in a full orange robe, orange turban and white flower garland rings a silver bell during puja, with a silver tray of flowers, incense and offerings before a small deity murti decorated with flowers. A lit oil lamp stands nearby. Behind, several men in white dhotis and a man holding a camera watch the ritual, and brass lamps and a hanging orange-and-red cloth decorate the room.2010-02-18A photograph of an indoor room with white walls and a glossy white floor, where devotees perform a puja before a framed portrait garlanded with yellow and red marigolds. The portrait shows a figure in saffron robes wearing a white and beaded necklace, holding a hand raised in blessing. On a white-draped table below, a brass oil lamp burns with a flame, beside flowers and offerings. A woman in a sleeveless saffron dress stands at the table lighting or tending the lamp. A figure in a saffron robe with a maroon-banded shawl stands with his back to the camera, facing the altar. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray of flower petals, and another man in white shirt and pants stands behind, with a window of orange blinds and grille to the left.2010-02-16A devotee in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap stands with hands folded, back to the camera, before a seated figure in a glass-fronted case. The figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with hands raised in blessing, seated on an ornate chair. In front of the case is a chair draped with a floral garland of white and orange blooms and marigolds, with an orange cloth on the table. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right on a striped mat, and a framed mirror hangs on the wall.2010-07-21A photograph inside a small whitewashed room with a brown wooden door and barred windows. At center, a deity murti or lingam-type form is draped with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers and sits on an orange-draped pedestal. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, a plate of fruit and small brass vessels are arranged on a cloth before it. On the left, a bald man in orange clothing with a bead mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, a man with long dark hair tied up, wearing an orange shawl with white border and a rudraksha mala, extends one hand toward the shrine in an offering gesture. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near the wall, and another man in white is partly visible at the right edge.2012-01-03