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Photograph of a large screen showing a live video link. On the screen, a blonde woman in a cream embroidered kurta hands an object to a young girl in a black-and-white chevron top and purple dupatta, while a second girl in a purple top and blue scarf stands beside them. A man on the right wears an orange-red shawl over white and gold-bordered dhoti-style clothing and a sandalwood forehead mark, reaching toward the exchange. Behind them, a red curtain frames gold deity murtis and a kalasha with a flower garland at the bottom edge, and seated devotees sit on cushions on a red-patterned mat. A small inset in the corner shows a man seated on a chair.

A photograph of a screen showing a group satsang or puja in a temple hall, with a caption reading "Seattle Chidambaram" in the upper right. Several people sit on a red and gold carpet with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a red sari sits at the left front. Two men in white dhotis with red-and-white shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces sit in the centre; one is shaved-headed and holds his hands in prayer. A man in an orange-red kurta sits at the right. Behind them, a row of devotees in saffron and yellow clothing sits, and a large colourful deity murti with garlands stands in the background. In the foreground are rows of small brass bowls and a garland of marigolds on a red cloth.

A photograph shown on a large screen of a group seated on the floor in a temple-like room with red draperies and gold-framed deity images on the walls. In the front, a bald man in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits with palms joined beside a woman in a cream sari, with other devotees in saris, kurtas and western clothes behind them, many with hands folded in namaskar. A brass bowl of flower petals and offerings and plates of food sit in front. A small white sign reads SEATTLE CHIDAMBARAM. A small inset picture in the lower right shows a deity image. The screen displays the photo of an event rather than a live scene.

A photograph of a large display screen showing a live two-way video link. On screen, a seated group of devotees sits on mats before a shrine with multiple deity murtis, draped in red and pink cloth, with a floral arrangement and flower garland in the foreground. A woman in a light green kurta stands centre-right beside a man in white dhoti with a red shawl and ornate necklace, who stands at right with a pale-clothed figure in the corner. Other participants wear yellow, purple, and saffron-red clothing. A label reads Seattle Chid. A small inset shows a seated woman in red and brown clothing in a chair.

A photograph of a screen showing a live video link of a Seattle Chidambara puja room, with devotees standing and kneeling with palms pressed together before a richly decorated deity altar. A woman in a red and green sari stands at left, and a woman in green and yellow sari kneels at lower right with hands folded. A man in white dhoti and a man in blue kurta stand in the background among others. Brass items, silver figures, flower arrangements, and many small bowls of offerings and colourful prasada sit on the floor in front. The text on the bottom right reads Seattle Chidambara.

A large display screen in a hall shows a live video link of a temple room decorated with red drapes, a gilded deity murti and a garlanded altar. A blonde woman in a pale patterned top stands centrally, while a woman in a red and orange sari with gold jewellery stands to the right. Seated devotees on a red floral carpet include a woman in red, a woman in a white top, and a boy in a white shirt and blue trousers. A floral kalasha-style arrangement of flowers sits in the foreground. A caption reads Seattle Chid, indicating a remote centre. No a person candidate is visible on screen, so the identity is unclear.

A photograph of a monitor screen showing a live satsang feed from a temple hall decorated with red drapes, a golden framed deity image and bright flower garlands. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari sits with hands folded, beside a seated man in white dhoti and shawl, and a woman in a red salwar kameez with long hair sits near a man in a beige sweater with a rudraksha mala. A brass bowl of flowers, plates of offerings and a sign reading SEATTLE CHIDAMBARAM stand in front of the seated devotees, while a crowd of devotees sits behind them. A small inset in the lower right shows a bald man with a rudraksha mala and a second screen of deity images. A screen edge at right shows partial web text.

A projected photograph on a screen shows a group seated on the floor before a shrine hung with red drapes and framed deity images, including a large embroidered deity picture. In the foreground a table holds lit oil lamps, small brass vessels, flowers and a white sign reading SEATTLE CHIDAMBARAM. Seven people sit in front: several with hands pressed together in namaste, and a figure on the right stands in dark robes with hands folded.

A photograph of a large screen showing a live video link of devotees at the Seattle Chidambaram centre during Guru Purnima celebrations. Standing devotees with palms pressed together include a woman in a red and green sari at left and a woman in a green and white sari at lower right. A man in white dhoti stands at centre-right, and a man in blue kurta stands beside him. Several people sit on floor mats. In front, brass plates hold colourful food offerings, red cups, and a flower bowl, with a pink cloth bundle. Behind them a deity murti with garlands and a decorated altar are visible. A caption reads Seattle Chidambaram, and a copyright line appears on the screen.

A projected screen shows a photograph of a group seated on the floor of a temple-like room before a red draped backdrop with framed deity images and garlands. A green table in front bears a sign reading SEATTLE CHIDAMBARAM with brass plates of offerings, flowers and a lamp. Several people sit cross-legged; a woman in the centre has her hands pressed together in namaste. A man in a dark jacket stands blurred at the right edge, and an older figure in white sits near the middle.

A screen photograph of a live broadcast showing a temple-style room with a gold-framed deity image and red draped curtains. In the foreground a woman in a dark maroon top and lanyard holds a mobile phone to her ear, beside a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with gold border, a rudraksha-style mala and a sandalwood forehead mark, also on a phone. A red-draped table holds a brass tray of flower petals with an oil lamp, and a platter of fruit and sweets. Several devotees in white and coloured saris stand or sit behind. A caption reads Seattle-Chidambaram and Seattle Aadheenam. Inset lower right shows a small picture of a seated person in red.

December 17 2011