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A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with blue-and-pink painted walls and two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures wearing crowns and gold jewellery, each holding a trident-like staff. Between them, a deity murti sits under a golden umbrella, draped in a large garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a reddish-brown dhoti and sacred thread, stands at left with his hands folded in front of the shrine. Devotees crowd the foreground: a man in a grey shirt and jeans, a boy in white, several women in saris of purple, pink and orange, and a woman in a white sari at right, some with hands raised in prayer, performing darshan and puja.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. A large deity murti or peetha sits centrally beneath a gold umbrella and a floral mandala, flanked by two tall painted guardian figures holding tridents. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at the centre, smiling, with a garland around her neck. Around her, devotees press forward: several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha-style garlands and white tripundra marks, a man in a striped shirt bending forward, and women in purple, pink, red and white saris with flowers in their hair, some with hands folded in prayer. Offerings and a brass vessel rest near the base. The scene suggests a puja or darshan in progress.2013-07-22A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with a large flower garland in yellow, red, white and purple around a golden throne-like seat under a gilded canopy. Two painted guardian figures with gold crowns and necklaces stand on either side. Several people in saffron-orange robes, one with a white forehead marking, stand at the left near the shrine, while a man in a striped shirt and a man in a brown shirt face the seat. Women in cream and light-coloured saris and a young boy in white stand at the right, and petals cover the floor. One central figure seated near the throne wears an orange garment and smiles.2013-07-22A temple-style shrine with painted pink and blue pillars, lotus motifs and a golden canopy over a central seat decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands. A figure in a pink-and-gold garland stands at the centre of the shrine, with a figure in reddish-brown robe beside them. Several shaved-headed priests in orange-brown robes and white-clad devotees stand in front, and women in saris of purple, red, teal and blue watch and offer. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and two decorative guardian figures flank the shrine.2013-07-22Devotees gather around a decorated shrine with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, flanked by two painted guardian figures holding ritual objects and wearing gold necklaces with marigold garlands. A woman in a maroon sari with gold adornments stands before the shrine, and a bald-headed man in saffron-coloured robes with a saffron shawl stands at left with hands folded. Around them, a man in a black striped shirt, a man in a dark shirt, a woman in a white and gold sari, a boy in a white shirt, girls in teal, orange and purple salwars and a woman in purple stand close, and rose petals cover the floor.2013-07-22A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands. A large golden umbrella hangs above a throne-like seat covered in a heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A woman in a pink shawl and gold jewellery sits on the seat, and several devotees bend forward and touch it. To the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown robe and gold necklace stands with a bindi and vibhuti on his forehead. On each side stand large painted guardian figures with gold ornaments and garlands. Several women in saris and a man in white shirt crowd close, and the scene has a ceremonial, devotional feel.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A temple sanctum with pink and green painted pillars, garlanded white and yellow flower decorations, and a gold umbrella above a central seat. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands before the seat with a red-and-white garland and gold ornaments, and a robed figure sits on the seat in front of the decorated arch, with devotees paying respect. Two gold-coloured dvarapala statues with crowns flank the entrance, wearing garlands. Devotees in saris and white dhotis line the foreground, including an older woman in a teal sari holding a small lamp, a woman in purple, and a woman in a red sari with flowers in her hair. a person cue: the seated figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces; appearance is only partly visible, so identity is uncertain. Standing devotees are shown in a ritual setting, possibly Guru Purnima darshan.2013-07-22A photograph of a temple interior where devotees queue and offer flowers and money before a seated figure on a decorated throne. The central seated figure wears a red and gold garland with a golden necklace and is attended by saffron-robed attendants and a bare-headed man in white. Devotees in saris and shirts line up at the right, with a young girl in pink, while a woman in an orange sari bends to gather petals from the floor covered in marigold petals. Yellow and red flower garlands drape the throne and tall painted pillars, with a brass lamp at left.2013-07-22A photograph of a temple-like hall with two tall painted guardian statues holding a trident and a flaming torch, flanking a central throne (peetha) draped in layered flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple, topped by a gold crown-like canopy. A seated figure in a red-pink garland and gold jewellery sits on the throne, receiving devotees. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand to the left. In the foreground, a man in a brown shirt bends forward, a woman in a blue blouse and white sari bends low, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid, and a young boy in a white shirt, stand nearby, taking part in a darshan or offering. Several people are visible in the crowd, with the total visible count within the 6-20 range.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall with pink and blue painted columns and gold-trimmed panels. A seated figure on a flower-covered, multicoloured throne-like seat under a gold canopy receives devotees, wearing a red-and-white garland and gold-trimmed clothing. Two large painted deity statues flank the seat, wearing gold necklaces and crowns. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron-and-brown dhotis and bright saris, including an elderly woman in a teal sari with a white shawl holding a fruit, approach with offerings. Petals cover the floor. The seated figure is the only candidate and the photo is too small to confirm appearance, so the candidate is uncertain.2013-07-22Photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with pastel pillars carved with figures holding ritual objects, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strings. A large floral arch frames a golden kalasha-like crown above a central deity murti area, with flower petals on the floor. A man in white shirt and glasses stands in the foreground holding pink-and-white flowers. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and body stands near the entrance. A woman in an orange-red sari with a flower garland kneels or stands before the shrine, while women in purple, pink and white saris, one with a long braid and flower adornments, approach the shrine. Several other devotees stand around the sanctum.2013-07-22