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December 06 20122012-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 06 20122012-12-06Night photo of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white ash markings, raising a silver trident (trishul) beside a large black stone deity murti of Shiva-form draped in a white and red cloth, rudraksha mala and yellow-red marigold garlands. Another shaved-headed person in orange stands partly visible at the left edge. Dark stone base and a small iron railing in the background. A worship or abhishekam-style puja at a shrine.2013-03-02 +1 copiesPhoto 11691472December 06 20122012-12-06September 01 20112011-09-01July 17 20122012-07-17January 24 20062006-01-24March 08 20052005-03-08A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red borders stands at left, seen from behind with a shaved head, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a large dark stone sculpture of a dancing deity. The murti stands within a circular arch of flame-like scrollwork, holding a long staff across its body. An orange-walled building with a window and ceiling fan is behind, and a night sky is above. Arm bands of white paint are visible on the priest's arms.2011-09-01March 02 20132013-03-02A young shaven-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a pink sash and rudraksha mala stands at left, arms stretched forward, placing a white object onto the raised hands of a large black stone murti of Kalabhairava with a circular halo-like arch, a trident, and multiple arms. The stone deity wears a necklace and a crown-like headdress. Behind is a red-washed building wall with a barred window, and a partially visible second orange-robed figure stands at the lower left edge.2013-11-25