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January 1st 2013

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A photograph taken from behind a silhouetted figure in a long dark robe walking down a red carpet between steel railings toward a decorated shrine inside a covered hall. The shrine is framed by garlands of marigolds and green banana leaves and features a deity murti with a gold-toned backdrop. Several people in white and orange-red clothing stand along the railings on both sides, and a figure in orange is visible at the left edge. The figure walking is in shadow, so no features or clothing details can be made out beyond the dark silhouette.Backlit photo of a temple interior. A figure in a long dark robe with long hair walks away from the camera along a red carpet between silver metal railings, toward a richly decorated deity murti framed by colourful flower garlands, banana leaves and a white draped throne. Other people in white and light clothing stand along the railings on both sides. The figure appears to be a person by swept-back long hair, a dark robe and a rudraksha mala visible at the neck, though the silhouette is uncertain. Several people are visible in the scene.January 1st 2013A photograph taken down a covered, dim walkway toward a temple shrine. A narrow red carpet runs down the centre between metal railings, and a few silhouetted people stand or walk along it toward the lit shrine. At the far end, a deity murti with ornate golden and red decorations sits in a glowing arched niche flanked by pink and orange cloth drapes. Hanging dark banners line the ceiling and walls. Several dim figures, including a person in dark clothes near the centre, are visible. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA silhouetted figure in a dark sari or long robe walks up a red-carpeted aisle lined with metal railings toward an ornately decorated shrine. The shrine holds deity murti adorned with garlands in bright multicolour stripes and white flower strands, with a kalasha-like decorated arch and banana leaves framing it. Devotees stand along the railings in dark clothing, watching the approach. Red fabric drapes hang at the left edge. A small oil lamp flame glows near the base of the altar.A dim covered walkway with a dark red carpet runs toward a shrine lit by a warm glow. Inside the shrine, large brightly coloured deity murti stand together, one in red and gold and one in blue with gold ornaments, flanked by red curtains and a small altar. A single woman in dark clothing walks along the carpet toward the shrine, and two or three other people stand near the right side in light and dark clothing. Metal railings line both sides of the path, and hanging cylindrical banners decorate the ceiling area. The scene is quiet and largely shadowed.2011-01-23Photograph of a covered walkway leading toward a shrine, lit from the far end. A red carpet runs down the centre between metal railings. At the far end, a brightly coloured deity murti with red and gold decoration sits inside an ornate arched niche with pink curtains on either side. Several people stand and walk in the dimly lit passage; one silhouetted figure in dark clothing walks along the red carpet toward the shrine. Hanging decorative banners line the ceiling and walls.2011-01-23A silhouetted figure walks down a red carpet between two metal railings toward a shrine. Behind them, a deity murti with a trident and garlands sits on a purple cloth and gold throne, flanked by banana leaves, marigold and flower garlands, and pillars draped in red fabric. Hanging banners with dark and colourful patterns frame the entrance. A few other people stand at the sides of the hall. The figure's features are not visible, so no identity is asserted.2013-01-02Photograph of a covered temple corridor with a red carpet runner leading toward a golden shrine. A figure in an orange-brown robe walks away from the camera down the center, with a few other people standing near the shrine. At the end, a large golden deity murti with red and white garments and a decorated canopy stands within the shrine, with orange and pink drapes and tall red pillars framing it. Striped and floral cloth banners hang from the ceiling edges, and metal railings line the path.2011-10-12January 01 20132013-01-01A photograph of a temple sanctum with a red carpet runway between silver railings leading toward a deity murti. Two large figures in red and pink drapery sit on a raised dais, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower necklaces, backed by gold-leaf arches. A man in a dark brown dhoti and a dark shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace walks down the carpet toward the shrine. Seated figures in saffron-orange robes flank the dais, and a brass bowl sits at the base of the platform. Colourful striped pillars with floral motifs frame the scene, and robed attendants in white stand at the edges.2012-02-11May 19 20132013-05-19