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May 04 2008

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Photo of a temple shrine lit at night with many deity murtis draped in marigold and flower garlands, a gold kalasha-style canopy in the centre and a black stone murti on the right. A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the altar making an offering, and a woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the left beside a peacock-feather fan. Several seated devotees in the foreground, including a woman in a red sari and a woman in green, kneel on the carpet facing the altar. Fruit offerings and oil lamps sit on the altar table.2008-05-04A photograph of a seated congregation facing a temple shrine with several deity murtis draped in garlands of marigold and red flowers, in gold-framed arches. Behind a central low altar a figure in an orange robe stands with hands folded at the left, and a woman in a pale orange sari sits at the centre-right near the lamps. Many devotees sit cross-legged on grey carpet in the foreground, wearing saris in pink, red, teal and cream, and shirts in white and striped tones. Brass oil lamps and bells stand on the altar ledge, and a tall brass vessel sits in front of the shrine.2008-04-27Devotees sit on grey carpet in a temple hall facing an altar crowded with richly decorated deity murtis draped in garlands and bright silks, with gold arches and brass lamps. In the foreground a seated man in a white dhoti with a green border sits with his back to the camera, beside a woman in a blue and yellow floral dress holding a red handbag. A boy in a white shirt and dark vest stands at left near a figure in saffron at the altar edge. Other seated people wear white, cream, striped shirts and saris, and a brass vessel stands on the floor. Several figures in the room are seen from behind, with no identifiable a person visible in this view.2008-04-27Indoor temple scene at a KAILASA centre during a Pradosha abhishekam. In the centre, a standing figure in orange-saffron robes with long hair stands beside a black Shiva lingam on a raised pedestal. Behind them are several deity murtis decorated with marigold and garland draping, and a golden arched shrine niche. Seated devotees on a grey carpet include a woman in a pink sari holding a brass vessel, a woman in a red sari, a child, and men in white and green shirts. A brass kalasha and oil lamp stand at left. The orange-robed figure's cues are not sufficient for a firm identification, so the identity is marked unsure.2008-05-03Indoor temple hall with a seated congregation on grey carpet facing an altar lined with richly decorated deity murtis draped in flower garlands and gold ornaments. At the far left, a standing man in a saffron/orange robe gestures toward the audience. Near the centre, a woman in red sits behind a brass lamp stand and oil lamps on the altar step. Devotees wear saffron, red, teal, cream and white saris and shirts, several sitting cross-legged. Red curtains and gold-framed shrines frame the room.2008-04-27A photograph inside a temple hall with dark red and black drapes behind an altar. Several deity murti stand on the altar, decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with gold arches framing the two side figures. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe and matching head covering faces a seated audience with his hands pressed together, as if speaking or leading devotion. Roughly fifteen young people sit cross-legged on grey carpet, many with their backs to the camera, wearing hoodies, sweaters and jeans. A brass lamp stand and a black stone Nandi figure sit before the altar.2008-04-30Indoor temple hall with a dark backdrop and gold-framed shrines holding deity murtis decorated with red and white garlands. In the centre, a standing priest in orange robes performs a ritual at the altar, while a woman in an orange sari at the left edge holds a tray and another woman in a yellow sari stands at the right edge. A seated audience of devotees in white, orange, red and blue clothing sits on the floor facing the shrines, many with their backs to the camera. A framed portrait hangs on the upper wall. The room is lit by overhead ceiling lights.2009-10-17May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph inside a temple hall during a puja before a richly decorated shrine with garlanded deity murtis and ornate gold arches. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe stands facing the altar, holding a ritual object. Devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows with metal plates before them; they wear red, teal, pink and white garments. On the right, a person in a red sari stands near the shrine, and a child in orange sits at the front right. Oil lamps stand on the floor in front of the altar, and a glowing lamp hangs near the wall at the right edge.Indoor temple-hall puja with a seated congregation on grey carpet facing a decorated altar. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at left and centre; the centre figure, in orange robe with a gold necklace, raises a brass oil lamp (aarti). Several devotees in white, pink, red and blue clothing sit in rows, some with hands folded. Ornate gold canopy frames and multicoloured garlands decorate the shrine.2008-05-12Interior of a temple hall with a black backdrop and gold-framed shrines holding deity murtis decorated with multicolored garlands. A priest in white dhoti stands at the center shrine, raising a hand over an oil lamp. Seated devotees in front, many barefoot, watch the puja; a man in white shirt sits at right and women in saris sit on the floor. A gold kalasha and brass lamps are on the floor, and a framed portrait hangs above the shrines.2009-11-04A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a shrine in a bright hall with dark drapes. Center stage, a priest in orange robes stands behind a decorated altar with an ornate golden arch and a circular golden halo frame. Elaborately adorned deity murti, dressed in red and gold with garlands, sit on the altar flanked by brass oil lamps. A framed portrait hangs on the dark backdrop above. Devotees wear saris and kurtas in red, yellow, green, orange and white. On the right, a woman in blue stands beside a chair draped in orange cloth. Stacked orange-draped items and a white curtain appear at the left edge.2009-10-18