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Outdoor temple scene under tall shady trees. A small shrine holds a red-robed deity murti draped with a red shawl and garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds, set within a white arched frame atop a mound of red kumkum. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bell in one hand and a lit oil lamp on a stand in the other, performing aarti. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand with trays of offerings, and a few women in yellow and white saris watch with hands raised in folded-palm reverence. A small sign reads SILENCE PLEASE beside the lamp.

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Outdoor photo at a shaded temple courtyard under large trees. Beneath an ornate white arch, a deity murti in red cloth with a red garland and yellow-and-green flower garlands sits on a mound of red offerings with kumkum. In the foreground, a man in orange-red robes with a long swept-back hair and a beaded mala stands holding a bell, facing the shrine. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls hold brass plates and stand with hands folded in devotion. A small fire burns beside a tree trunk, and a stone sign reads Silence Please. Decorative white kolam designs mark the ground.2010-12-28Outdoor temple scene under tall shady trees. A standing figure in orange-red robes with a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a small lit flame in a metal cup and a bell-like vessel, performing a ritual before a shrine. Behind the shrine stands a red-painted deity murti garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands, with a mound of red offerings at its base and a silver arched frame. Several white-clad priests and devotees stand in a row to the right, one holding a silver tray of offerings. Decorative white kolam designs are drawn on the stone floor. A sign near the base reads 'Shiva Peetha' style text.2010-12-28Outdoor temple scene under a large leafy tree. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl with beaded necklaces, holding a small brass bell and a plate in front of a shrine. Behind him, a deity murti in red garments and a flower garland sits within a carved stone arch, surrounded by a mound of red-orange offerings and small oil lamps flickering with flames. To the right, several men in white dhotis with golden borders and orange shawls stand with brass plates of flowers and offerings, hands folded in devotion. The ground is decorated with white rangoli patterns. The shrine and devotees suggest a puja or aarti at an open-air temple.2010-12-28December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor ritual scene under tall banyan-like trees in a garden courtyard. A small shrine with a white arched niche holds a deity murti draped in pink cloth and marigold garlands, set above a mound of red powder. In the foreground, a shirtless man in pink dhoti and red shawl with rudraksha mala holds a flame lamp and a small bell. Beside him, a saffron-robed man holds a tray of offerings while other ashramites in orange, saffron and white dhotis stand with hands folded in prayer. A woman in an orange sari stands at right among white-robed devotees.2010-12-26Outdoor photo at a shaded temple-like grove under large trees. On the left, a red-clothed deity murti sits under a white arched shrine framed with orange-and-white marigold garlands, with a pile of red kumkum and a small stone pedestal in front. In the centre, a man in a red dhoti and a red shawl with a marigold garland holds a small bell and a lamp, facing the shrine. Beside him, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate of offerings and folds his hands. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange clothing stand with hands joined, and a sign on the ground reads Silence Please. The ground has rangoli-style white patterns and a dark polished slab.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor temple scene under tall shady trees. A white arched shrine frames a deity murti draped in purple cloth and garlanded with marigold and yellow flower strings, seated behind a mound of red vermilion-coated stones on a black-edged platform. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears a purple dhoti and shawl, a gold chain and orange-red beaded malas, holding a brass bell and a small lamp. Beside him, a man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas holds a brass plate. Several people in white ritual clothes stand behind, and a flame is visible at right. Ground has white kolam-style patterns.2010-12-28Outdoor temple courtyard under tall shade trees with hanging aerial roots. A devotee in a pink dhoti and pink shawl, wearing marigold garlands and holding a bell, stands at the front near a flame. Behind him, several men in orange robes with garlands hold a brass plate and oil lamp, and women in orange and cream saris stand with hands joined in prayer. On the left, a deity murti in pink cloth and marigold garlands sits within a white stone arch atop a mound of red kumkum. A small placard reading SILENCE PLEASE is visible on a low stone ledge, and a bald man in white dhoti and white shawl stands at the far right.2010-12-26Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan-type tree. At left, a dark stone deity murti wrapped in a purple cloth and draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands sits within a white arched frame, before a mound of red powder or kumkum offerings and a small plaque. In the centre-right foreground, a man in a purple dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a tilaka waves a lit flame, possibly an aarti lamp. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes with an orange mala holds a brass plate, and several white-clad devotees stand behind. A round stone base bears a printed sign reading SILENCE PLEASE.2010-12-28Outdoor ritual scene beneath large spreading trees at an ashram-style site. In the left foreground, a Shiva lingam stands inside a white stone arch, draped with garlands in yellow, red and purple, and heaped with red offerings. Nearby, a flame burns on a tree trunk. Two men stand to the right: a young man in white dhoti and shawl with a long hair and rudraksha garland holds a bell and oil lamp, while a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a matching shawl stands beside him. Other devotees in white and red-bordered garments stand with hands folded, and a person in white stands at the back near the lingam. Floor kolam designs are visible in white.2010-12-21Outdoor temple scene under large spreading trees. Centre: a shrine with a white stone arch framing a deity murti draped in red cloth and marigold garlands, in front of a heap of red offerings and a small fire lamp. Foreground: a man with long dark hair wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a small bell and a ritual vessel. Behind him to the right, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls carry brass plates of flowers, and a bald man in orange stands among them. The ground is decorated with white kolam designs.2010-12-28