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Photo of an open white temple hall with a polished reflective black-and-white floor and white pillars. In the centre stands a tall golden tiered shrine or pedestal, a stepped pyramid-like structure with carved details, set on a small platform. Several people are in the hall: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands near the left, a woman in a teal sari and another in a brown dress stand nearby, a man in a dark shirt and a person in yellow and white stand near the shrine, and a few people sit on the floor at the right and left edges. A small brass bell hangs from the ceiling, a white pedestal stands on the left, and a small green patterned mat lies on the floor. A sign reads 'PLEASE KEEP SILENCE' in red and English.

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A photograph inside a white open-sided pavilion with carved white pillars and arched openings onto green trees. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands near a golden stepped pyramid shrine model with a kalasha-like tiered top, placed on a white table labelled with text. A man in a white dhoti and a yellow-and-white shawl stands beside it, with a man in a dark shirt near him. A woman in a pink sari and a woman in a brown sari stand nearby, and a bald man in white stands at left. Several seated people sit along the floor and wall, one in a grey shirt at far left and others in white and pink. A green-and-white banner is visible on the right, and a partially visible photographer or camera user appears at left.Interior of a white-pillared temple hall with a polished reddish floor, where a group of devotees sits in a row on mats in front of a shrine. A woman in a red saree sits at the centre with others in pastel salwar kameez and a man in white kurta. A golden stepped pyramid-shaped structure stands on the left near a hanging bell. On the right, several small deity murtis and a framed portrait garlanded with flowers rest on a gold-trimmed seat, and a bronze figure stands by the doorway. Several children and men sit in the foreground watching. Outside, green trees are visible through the open side of the hall.2009-09-21A photograph of a white-pillared hall open to greenery, where a small brick fire pit burns with flames while two men in light shirts bend over it to make offerings. A seated figure in pale clothing sits at right beside a golden tiered shrine structure. Several people stand in a line at left, including women in saris of red, orange and blue, and a boy in a white shirt. Hanging bells and a hanging lamp are visible above, and a table with items sits near the back. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual among devotees.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01A photograph inside an open pavilion with a polished dark floor and white pillars, hung with framed pictures along the walls. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left holding a microphone, beside a low red-and-orange cloth-covered seat. Center, a woman in a cream sari with a red border stands with arms folded, and another woman in an orange-red sari stands behind her. A cameraman in a striped shirt films with a tripod-mounted video camera. At right, a golden stepped pyramidal structure with a tall spire and carved elephant figures rises beside several people in white clothing. A bell hangs from the ceiling, and a row of white blocks sits on the floor at left. Several people are visible in total, all standing.2007-01-01A photograph inside a white marble hall with a glossy polished floor, where a group of devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows facing a golden pedestal decorated with red rose garlands. Most men wear white shirts or light blue shirts and dhotis, while several women in pink, red and purple saris sit on the right. A woman in a purple sari stands near a small golden shrine and lamp at the back. Framed religious pictures hang along the upper walls, and a brass bell hangs from the ceiling at left. No a person candidate is visible in the scene.2007-01-07A seated group performs a ritual in a white marble hall with pillars and a golden pyramid-shaped shrine or peetha on the right. A man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl sits at left before a spread of white blocks, brass bowls, a plate of yellow flowers and a dish of white flowers. Several people sit on red and patterned mats facing him with hands joined: a man in a white checked shirt, a woman in pink, a woman in a red sari, a woman in a yellow and green sari, and others in orange and grey clothing. Framed pictures hang on the back wall and a ceiling fan is visible. The scene looks like a puja or satsang.A photograph inside an open white temple pavilion with marble floor and carved white pillars. About two dozen people sit on the floor in rows facing a fire pit of bricks with offerings. A priest in white clothes with a yellow shawl kneels at the front, arranging brass plates of fruit, sweets and flat breads. Seated devotees include women in red, orange, green and yellow saris and children in bright clothes. Behind them stands a framed shrine with a deity murti and a black Nandi statue. The scene appears to be a homa or puja ceremony.Devotees sit on a dark polished floor facing a tiered golden shrine, a stepped gold-coloured structure with a pointed finial, in a white-pillared hall. Seated figures in white, cream, teal and pink clothing face away from the camera toward the shrine, one woman with a braid and an orange cloth. At the right, a standing man in white with an orange shawl stands near a pillar, apparently observing the gathering. Other seated devotees line the far side of the hall, and reflections appear on the floor.2006-09-21A photograph inside a white marble temple hall with carved ceiling rosettes and a hanging brass bell. A group of about fifteen men and several women stand facing a shrine at the right, some with hands folded in prayer. Men wear white shirts, checked shirts and light trousers; women wear blue and white salwar kameez. A woman in white stands near a red-carpeted area, and a wooden swing bench with cushions sits in the foreground beside a brass-trimmed altar. Framed devotional pictures hang along the back wall, and the floor is polished reddish marble reflecting the figures.2007-01-07 +1 copiesInside an open white temple pavilion with polished red-brown floor, a priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl sits in front, with fruit, betel leaves and brass plates set out before him. Behind him a seated group of devotees, including women in orange, red, teal and yellow saris and several children, sits facing a black stone Shiva lingam on a white pedestal. Beyond, a framed shrine holds a deity murti with orange and red cloth, and a standing boy stands at the right edge. Reflections of the people appear on the glossy floor. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam in a temple hall with greenery visible through the arches. No visible candidate for a person is present.Indoor temple hall at dusk with white pillars and a golden pyramid-shaped shrine on the left. A priest in white clothing stands near a lit oil lamp at the centre, with devotees seated on mats in front of him, including women in colourful saris and a young child. On the right, a framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits on a decorated pedestal beside a standing deity murti. A brass bell hangs from the ceiling and ceiling fans turn overhead. The scene looks like a puja or aarti in progress.