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A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A dark-skinned deity murti, dressed in blue with a crown and heavily decorated with white jasmine and orange-red marigold garlands, sits on a black stone pedestal in front of a blue cloth backdrop. A priest in a white dhoti and a man in a white shirt with a pink-checked cloth stand at left, one performing puja near the murti. At right, two men in saffron-orange robes stand with hands in anjali mudra; the one in front wears an orange-red marigold garland and gold bangles and has long dark hair, while the bald man beside him is in orange robes. Brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the floor.

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Photo inside a temple shrine doorway of a black stone deity murti, a dark-faced goddess dressed in a blue sari and heavily garlanded with white and orange flowers, with gold ornaments. A priest in a white dhoti at left raises a brass kalasha-like vessel toward the deity during aarti. In the foreground, a person with swept-back dark hair wears a saffron/orange sleeveless robe and a multicolour flower garland, hands held in anjali; beside them an older bald man in an orange robe also stands with folded hands. Offerings of flowers, brass lamps and a plate of petals sit on the shrine floor. a person: the swept-back hair and orange robe with garland match the page's event, but the face is not clearly distinguishable here, so the identity remains uncertain.2010-08-09A photograph of a shrine entrance where a dark-stone deity murti is dressed in blue cloth and heavily garlanded with white jasmine and orange-red flowers, with a blue backdrop behind it. In the foreground a man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a flower garland around his neck, and a bald man in white on the left holds a brass lamp, with a brass pot and small lamps on the floor. Another person in an orange-and-red garland stands beside him with hands held out holding white flowers, and a bearded man is at the edge of the frame. Visible people are four or five, and the orange-robed figure's appearance is uncertain for the a person identification.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph of a temple shrine interior where a dark stone deity murti is adorned with white and orange flower garlands and set against a blue backdrop. A priest in white dhoti and a golden-brown cloth kneels at the shrine base making an offering beside brass vessels and a plate of flower petals. On the right, two people in saffron-orange robes stand with hands folded in devotion, one with long dark hair and a flower garland, the other shaved-headed; a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. A man with a moustache in a green shirt watches from the left. Visible people number four to five, with a shrine-side priest and several devotees.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph inside a small shrine with a dark blue cloth backdrop and a deity murti decorated with garlands of white and orange flowers. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border holds a bell and incense, performing puja. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of orange and red flowers stands with hair swept back and gold bangles on the wrist. A cameraman in white shirt and a man in orange clothing stand at the edges. Brass lamps, offering plates and flower petals sit on the altar.2010-08-09A temple shrine interior with grey granite walls. In the center, a figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange cloth with long dark hair stands with hands extended over a brass plate toward a deity murti decorated with a large garland of orange and white flowers. To the left, a black stone deity relief with a white and orange garland. Behind the murti hangs a dark blue curtain. Around them stand several devotees: a man in a beige jacket with folded hands on the left, a bare-chested man with a gold chain and folded hands, a person in white with long hair and an orange cloth at the front, and a man in an orange wrap standing near the entrance. Oil lamps sit on the steps.A temple shrine interior with a richly garlanded deity murti, its face framed by marigold and white flower garlands in orange and white, with a blue backdrop behind. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a red border, bends forward at the shrine base, placing his hand on a red-painted stone base near a framed picture, while fruit, flowers and brass vessels are set on a tray in front. Four men stand around him in saffron and orange robes; one at the left has his hands folded in anjali, and two at the right with folded hands wear saffron clothing. Setting suggests a puja or padapuja at a temple.2010-08-09A photograph inside a small stone shrine where a priest in white dhoti with an orange-red shawl bends over a copper vessel before a deity murti heavily decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands. Two seated devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on a raised red platform with offerings, and a standing man in a long peach-coloured robe watches at right. A framed picture stands beside the murti.2010-08-09Photo 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.2010-02-18Photo inside a small shrine niche decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a blue cloth backdrop. A goddess murti with red face and large eyes is adorned with flowers. A young man in a peach-orange robe stands at left holding a brass plate of white flowers and offerings. A second man in orange robes stands beside the murti, adjusting a garland. At lower right a man in red clothing bends low to make an offering. A small oil lamp burns on the floor near the murti, and a garlanded brass vessel sits at lower left.2010-08-09Photograph inside a temple doorway framed by bulbs and marigold garlands. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair and an orange head-wrap stands in the foreground, hands folded in prayer, seen from behind. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread holds a lit oil lamp before a deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands in a gilded arch. To the right, an older man with white hair and beard wears a mustard-yellow shawl. A dark curtain and a small emblem hang on the back wall. Appearance cues for the orange-robed figure are limited, so identity is uncertain.2005-12-31