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A photograph inside a temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion. In the foreground a man stands in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching upper cloth, with a long braid over one shoulder and a dark sash at the waist. Behind him is a raised stone platform holding a large deity murti group with a Shiva lingam draped in dark rudraksha-style garlands, flanked by figures in blue and orange-red garments and a golden arched backdrop. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-type vessels sit on the platform, with red-and-white striped curtains framing the pavilion. Foliage is visible beyond the railings. Presence of the saffron-clad man in the foreground is consistent with a sannyasi in an appearance-based sense but uncertain, so identity is marked unsure.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with stone pillars and carved panels. In the background, an altar holds deity murti figures with crowns, one of them dressed in blue, flanked by golden arches and orange drapes, with a Shiva lingam draped in white and rudraksha-style beads at the base. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, walks past the altar. Red curtains hang at the sides of the pavilion.2011-03-05A photograph inside an open-sided stone temple shrine with grey carved pillars and red-and-white painted walls. Behind a dark stone altar stands a group of deity murtis, including two tall figures in blue and white dress with golden crowns, and a central white-and-gold murti. Orange draped cloth hangs around the shrine. In the foreground a standing person in an orange-saffron robe with a long braided plait walks past the altar, which holds brass lamps and offerings. The person is seen at mid-body, facing right, with a light-coloured shawl over the shoulder. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2011-03-05A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with a grey carved stone base and pillars. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala around his neck walks through the foreground, his hands folded at his waist. Behind him, a deity murti group stands in a golden-arched niche with orange drapes, showing a central figure flanked by two female figures in blue and orange garments, with a crown and a large shivalinga covered in a garland and offerings. Orange curtains hang at both sides of the open-sided shrine, with trees visible beyond the railings.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph inside an open temple shrine with grey stone pillars carved with figures and a red-and-white painted border. Behind a stone altar stands a golden arched shrine with an orange and gold backdrop holding two standing deity murtis in blue and white garments, one holding a trident-like staff, with a shivalinga-like form in front. A seated white-robed figure sits on the altar with a bead mala. In the foreground a standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long braid walks past the altar, while orange curtains hang at the sides and brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the platform.2011-03-05A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a carved granite frame. Inside, a deity murti of several figures sits under orange and gold draping, one figure holding a trident-like staff. Garlands of rudraksha beads and white flowers adorn the altar, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offering plates in front. On the right stands one person in an orange ochre sannyasi-style wrap, facing the shrine, hands folded in reverence, as if performing darshan or puja. Incense smoke rises. Orange and white striped walls frame the background.2011-03-05A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a sandstone pillared frame. On the shrine stand large painted deity murti: one in a blue skirt with gold trim and a raised trident, beside a figure with a red crown, with orange drapery behind them. A Shiva lingam draped with rudraksha beads and white cloth sits in the centre, with a small white figure in front and brass lamps, bowls and offerings on the stone platform. A standing man in orange ochre robes, bare-chested with long dark hair tied back, faces the shrine with hands together in prayer. Red and white striped walls and a red wrought-iron gate are visible behind.2011-03-05A man in a rust-brown dhoti and matching shawl walks barefoot across a stone-paved temple hall in front of a large golden-framed shrine. Two gold-crowned deity murti of a seated couple sit enthroned, decorated with red and white flower garlands and gold jewellery, backed by a teal curtain. Beside the shrine a smaller figure stands in a green niche, and oil lamps and brass vessels rest on the stone platform. Red fabric hangs at the left, and a brass bell is visible at the top left.2013-02-27November 14 20102010-11-14October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck, standing with hands clasped in front of a stone temple shrine. Behind him, a deity pair is decorated with garlands and sits on a pink-and-purple throne before golden-orange drapes, with a smaller figure in a niche to the right. Orange curtains hang from red poles at the sides of the open pavilion, and greenery and a fence are visible beyond.2011-02-23A barefoot man with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha-style bead garland walks across a stone platform before an ornate shrine. He wears a rust-red and orange dhoti and a matching shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him stands a gilded arched niche with a teal backdrop holding a sculpted deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a consort, garlanded with red and white flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps and a small standing attendant figure in orange. The stone shrine has carved pillars and a dark stone base.2013-02-28A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gold arched frame behind deity murti dressed in blue and red garments with garlands and jewellery, flanked by red curtains. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron robe walks on a stone platform, smiling, while a man in orange at left holds a camera. At right a person in white with garlands and an orange cloth stands near the shrine. Oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the platform.2008-08-07