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A decorated temple chariot or ratha with a grey stone canopy, its roof edges and pillars draped with garlands of orange, purple and white flowers and red curtains. Inside, a deity murti stands on a yellow and green flower-covered platform. A woman in a white sari with red border walks past at the left edge in misty morning light. Ornate painted carvings of deities and animals decorate the roof above. No a person candidate is visibly present in the scene.

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A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine decorated with dense garlands of white, purple, orange and red flowers and marigold strands. A seated man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a flower garland, sitting before offerings on a raised platform as a puja is performed. Red curtains frame the shrine, and a deity murti stands among the flower decorations behind him. A small attendant in white kneels to the left, and misty trees appear in the background.2008-01-01April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes standing at a stone shrine, viewed from behind, with long dark hair. The devotee is offering prayers at a granite altar decorated with multicolored flower garlands hanging from pillars and draped red cloth. Brass lamps, bowls and a kalasha sit on the platform before a deity murti dressed in white cloth, with an orange-clad figure seated near the image. A small seated figure appears at the right edge, with carved stone pillars in the background. The scene suggests a temple puja.2008-01-02April 14 20182018-04-14Photograph of a temple gopuram-style roof facade decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands in alternating purple, red and white strands draped beneath a painted sculptural niche. The niche holds a colourful deity murti of a seated figure flanked by two animal sculptures, with rounded lotus and floral motifs above. Strings of small white lights trace the roof edges, and a stone elephant-like sculpture stands at one corner. No people are visible in the frame.2008-01-01A photograph of a decorated open-air shrine under a blue sky. The shrine has a tiled roof edged with red anthurium and white flowers, orange marigold garlands hang on its pillars, and maroon curtains drape its sides. Above, a painted arch shows a deity pair with bull figures on the roofline. Inside, a deity murti is adorned with garlands, with brass oil lamps, a bell and a kalasha placed on a dark altar in front. No people are clearly visible except partial figures at the lower right edge.2008-12-27A photograph of a decorated stone temple shrine open to the air, draped with red curtains and strings of marigold and jasmine garlands in orange, white and purple. Inside, a deity murti with a crown and ornate garlands stands on a raised platform. In front, a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair faces the shrine, apparently performing puja beside offerings and oil lamps. Rows of metal bowls with oil lamps cover the ground in the foreground, and a floral rangoli design lies at the base. A carved gopuram-style tower with figures and small bird decorations appears above in misty light.2008-01-01November 05 20132013-11-05A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with long garlands of marigolds and white jasmine in orange, yellow, pink and purple, draped across a pavilion roof and pillars. Red velvet curtains are drawn at the sides. Inside the shrine stand two deity murtis richly adorned with flower garlands, with brass oil lamps and offerings placed before them. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long, wavy hair stands at the left side of the shrine, facing the deities. On the right, several people in white dhotis and shirts stand watching, and a cameraman with a video camera is at the far right edge. A floral banner above reads NITHYANANDAM in orange letters, and trees surround the open-air setting.2007-01-01A decorated Shiva temple shrine interior under a metal-framed roof. Marigold and orchid garlands in orange, yellow, purple and red drape the stone arch and cornice, with a carved gopuram-style niche above. Inside the shrine stands a golden-hued deity murti of Shiva on a yellow and red cloth-draped base, flanked by a standing figure. A dark red velvet curtain frames the left side, and banana leaves stand at the edge. On the right, one person in an orange-brown garment stands with palms joined in namaste near a red patterned mat. Flower offerings sit on the platform, and a small lamp or kalasha is visible at the base.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of red anthurium flowers, white blossoms and orange marigolds draped along the roof edge and pillars. Pink and maroon cloth hangs at the sides. Inside the shrine, two deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments, and brass ritual lamps stand in front. The painted gopuram-style arch above shows a seated deity pair flanked by bulls and attendant figures. Blue sky and a few strings of dark flowers frame the scene. No people are visible.2008-12-27