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A woman in a red-orange sari bows low with her forehead nearly touching the stone floor in front of a temple shrine. The shrine holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a white cloth on the ledge and brass lamps and puja vessels set before them. Behind her, a line of women in white saris with yellow borders waits in an open temple courtyard. A tall orange cloth hangs beside a pole with a decorative saffron-and-blue pennant. The scene reflects devotional worship at a temple sanctum.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone platform holding a deity murti draped in red and gold garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, with a white cloth spread on the platform. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand before it. In the foreground, a person in a red robe bows low with hands at the ground near the platform's edge. To the right, a red hanging cloth and a saffron-and-cream banner sit beside a few people in white and cream clothing standing near the steps of the temple pavilion.2010-12-28A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone-carved platform and pillars. Deity murti with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers sit behind an altar holding brass lamps and offerings. In the foreground a woman in a red sari bows low with her head down on a small mat before the shrine. To the right, a group of women in white and cream saris with yellow borders stand with folded hands watching, and a red and gold flag hangs on a pole. Red cloth drapes frame the scene. No identifiable a person figure is visible; the scene shows a devotee in prostration and onlookers.2010-12-28A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a granite-pillared pavilion. Inside, a seated deity murti and a standing deity murti are dressed in red and yellow garments and heavily garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flowers. Oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the stone platform in front of them. In the foreground, a woman in a red sari bows low with her head down on a small patterned mat before the shrine. To the right, several women in white saris with orange and yellow borders stand near a red curtain and a ceremonial flag. No appearance-based a person candidate is clearly visible.2010-12-28A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a deity murti adorned with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, seated before a red and gold backdrop. In front stands a granite offering platform with a brass oil lamp, flower offerings and brass vessels. A person in red-orange robes bows low with head down at the platform's edge on a patterned mat. Behind, a few people in white and cream saris and dhotis stand near a red and white striped enclosure, with a tall ceremonial flag on the right. Red curtains hang beside the pillars.2010-12-28A photograph of an open-sided temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange-red curtains tied back at the sides. Inside, a seated deity murti with a crown, dressed in red and yellow, is adorned with marigold and garland decorations. In the foreground a person in a long orange-red robe with long dark hair stands with hands joined before the stone platform in front of the shrine. Behind, a drummer in white dhoti and a man in white clothing stand at the edges, and several people in white and red attire are gathered in the background. A wooden sign with lettering hangs on the orange wall at left.2010-12-28March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesA barefoot figure in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap bows deeply with hands together before a raised stone shrine inside a temple pavilion. The shrine holds seated deity murtis draped in orange cloth and heaped with marigold and mixed flower garlands, with brass vessels and oil lamps on the platform. Behind the bowing figure, several people in white dhotis and white garments, some with yellow shawls, stand near a red-and-white railing, and a woman in an orange sari watches at right. A tall red cloth hangs beside a pillar, and a green tree shows through the open side of the hall. Eight or so people are visible, with the bowing figure in the foreground.2010-12-27A temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a throne-like platform, adorned with orange and purple garlands and a red-and-orange cloth backdrop. In the foreground a person in orange robes and an orange shawl bows low with bare feet on a patterned mat, facing the shrine's stone platform, which holds a silver tray and brass lamps. Behind, several people in white dhotis and white shawls, some with yellow or orange sashes, stand and move along a red-walled colonnade under a tin roof, with palm trees outside. A red cloth hangs from a pillar. The person bowing has an orange-clad figure's form and a dark head covering, but no identity can be established from appearance alone.2010-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22A temple shrine in an open-air stone pavilion with a grey stone platform. Behind it stands a deity murti pair decorated with a garland of marigolds and a golden arch, with orange and purple cloth draped around them. A man in a saffron-orange robe bows low with his head near the floor before the shrine, in front of a small square mat. Orange curtains hang at the pavilion sides. To the right, several people in white and cream dhotis and saris stand in a line, some in orange, and a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti holds a lit lamp or plate. Red-orange walls and palm trees are in the background.2010-12-27A temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a woman in a red-orange sari bends forward with her hands resting on a stone ledge before a shrine, standing on a leopard-print mat. Along the ledge sit a brass kalasha-style vessel and garlands of yellow and white flowers. On the left, several men in white dhotis with orange-yellow shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces stand watching. Further back, a man in white and a figure in orange are near a brass lamp stand and a ritual setup, and a tall stone pillar with a brass lamp stand stands in the courtyard. A visible stone carving depicts deity figures. The scene suggests a puja or temple ritual.2010-12-28A temple shrine interior with granite pillars carved with figures, and an open-air pavilion framed by orange and red cloth hangings. In the foreground a devotee with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange sari and bangles, stands with hands folded in prayer facing the shrine. Ahead, a deity murti pair in orange and gold dress is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and a ceremonial necklace, seated behind a stone ledge with an oil lamp stand. Several men in white dhotis and orange cloth stand in the background near an iron gate.2010-12-28