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A temple shrine under a translucent corrugated roof at an ashram. A grey stone shrine with a carved arched niche holds a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, a purple cloth and a white cloth at its base. Red-and-orange curtains hang from the pillars. In the foreground a figure in a blue-violet wrap and beaded rudraksha mala walks toward the shrine. At right, several people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near an offering tray; one holds a brass plate. A red-and-white painted wall and a small hanging decorative lantern frame the scene.

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A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine under a corrugated roof, with a grey stone platform holding two deity murtis draped in garlands and a flower-decorated arch behind them. A figure in a blue-violet dhoti-style garment and a long rudraksha mala walks forward in the foreground, with long dark hair and no visible crown or turban. On the right, two people in saffron/orange robes stand near a brass vessel, and a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass item. Orange-and-red walls and hanging orange curtains frame the scene, with a few people standing in the background.2010-12-28November 13 20102010-11-13October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a granite shrine. One person in orange clothing, with a draped orange cloth, stands with their back to the camera, facing a shrine. Inside the carved stone shrine stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, with brass lamps and oil lamps arranged on the stone platform. An orange-and-white striped wall and a red-painted wall frame the courtyard, and a small signboard is mounted beside a doorway on the left.2010-10-12February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a stone-pillared open shrine with a red-curtained canopy, housing a deity murti adorned with colourful garlands and draped in yellow cloth, set on a stone pedestal. In the foreground, a gilded golden throne with red cushion and wooden staff sits to the left. A single standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, faces the shrine with his back to the camera, appearing to be a devotee or priest. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the standing figure's back is turned and his features are not visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a stone shrine with carved granite pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides. Inside the shrine stands a large deity murti in pink and blue draped garments, decorated with marigold garlands, with a silver-and-brass lamp stand and oil lamps in front. A single person in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl walks barefoot across a mat in front of the altar, toward the shrine. Red and white striped walls and green foliage surround the open-air courtyard.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a stone shrine open to a courtyard, with red-and-orange curtains draped on the pillars at each side. Inside the shrine, a deity murti with a gold crown and colourful garlands stands behind a silver-and-brass lamp stand decorated with flower garlands. A single person in saffron-orange robes, seen from behind with hair in a bun, stands on the stone platform facing the shrine. A brass lamp stands at the lower right near a red cloth-covered object. Red-and-white painted steps and orange-walled rooms frame the scene, with green trees behind.2010-10-12 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesDecember 26 20102010-12-26March 22 20132013-03-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone platform in the foreground. A person in orange robes with long dark hair, shown from behind, stands facing a deity murti. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of orange, red, and purple flowers and sits under an ornate golden arch. Two orange-clad figures are seated or standing in front of the murti. A brass oil lamp, a metal kalasha-style pot and flower offerings sit on the platform. Behind the shrine, drummers in white dhotis play drums, and an orange flag hangs on a pole at left. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-12-27