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Photo inside a rocky cave temple with dark stone walls and a low ceiling. Several people stand on a black tiled floor around a small shrine lit by a lamp, with framed pictures placed on a ledge. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long dark hair stands in the centre facing the shrine, while a man in a red-orange robe gestures on the left. A man in a white kurta stands near a professional video camera on the right, and a shaven-headed monk in orange stands beside it. A man in a brown shirt stands near the shrine. The scene is dimly lit by the shrine lamp and camera lights.

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A group of men stands inside a rough, dark rock cave with a stone ceiling and walls. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange dhoti, with long hair and a beaded mala, gestures toward the rock wall while speaking. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl holds papers, and another bald man in orange robes holds a red-cased phone. On the right, a man in a white kurta with a hair knot holds a phone. On the left, men in white and brown shirts observe. In the foreground at the bottom right, a hand holds up a phone to photograph.2011-11-12A group of about eight people stands inside a dim rock-cut cave with a rough stone ceiling and wall, on a dark polished floor with light-coloured tile lines. In the foreground a man in an orange kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands on the right, a woman in an orange sari with a maroon blouse stands at left-center, and another woman in an orange sari faces the rock wall. A barefoot man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them, and a man in a white shirt stands at far right near a bright light. The group appears to be viewing the cave walls.2011-11-12A group of visitors inside a dimly lit rock-cut cave chamber with a dark polished stone floor and rough cave ceiling. A woman in a white sari with a brown handbag stands at left. A man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti stands at centre, holding a camera to his face. Beside him a man in a maroon shirt and cream trousers stands near the wall. Further right, a man in an orange robe and two men in white dhotis, one bare-chested, stand near the rock wall, one pointing toward carved relief figures. Small recessed lights illuminate the cave walls.2011-11-12November 12 20112011-11-12A photograph inside a dim rock cave with rough grey stone walls and a ceiling, where a group of people stands on a dark stone floor. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white marking on his upper arm holds a pair of orange slippers and looks toward the cave wall. Beside him a man in white holds a sheet of paper, a woman in an orange sari with gold border stands at the right edge, and a man in a brown striped shirt stands in the centre. Several others in white kurtas and orange robes stand around, and a small light source glows near the centre. a person's presence is not established by appearance, so the saffron-clad man is described only by his role as a devotee in the group.2011-11-12A group of visitors walks through a narrow, dark rock-cut cave passage with a rough granite ceiling. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with an orange shawl, seen from behind, stands among others. To his left a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a maroon blouse and orange sari stand close together. On the right a man in a white kurta and a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border carry a brown handbag. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds papers near the far end, where daylight enters through an arched opening. Faint red marks appear on the cave walls.2011-11-12November 12 20112011-11-12Four people stand inside a dim rock cave temple with a rough, uneven ceiling and dark stone walls. Two figures on the left wear orange saffron robes and sashes; one holds a small reddish vessel, and the other stands near a shrine. A person in a black top and white trousers and another in a blue patterned shawl stand on the right, facing the shrine. Small lamps and offerings glow on a ledge at the back.2011-11-09A photograph of a sacred sanctum ritual in a stone-walled chamber. A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and robe stands barefoot, leaning forward with one hand gathering his shawl, looking down toward a small square opening in the floor. Beside him, a young man in a white kurta wears a white ID badge and folds his hands in reverence, while another in white holds a video camera. A man in white kneels at the lower right edge of the frame. Near the floor opening sits a folded white cloth and a brass-framed object with ornate detail. A brass oil lamp with a curved arm hangs at the top left. The scene suggests a garbha consecration in a sanctum. Four prominent people are visible, plus partial figures at the frame edges.2006-12-11Photograph of a nighttime ritual inside a stone-walled sanctum area. A long-haired man in a flowing orange robe stands barefoot holding a lit brass lamp with a bright flame, while a metal vessel is held by a man in white at right. Beside him, a man in white kneels and works with a wooden and metal object, and a camera operator in the lower foreground films the scene. Other men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand nearby. Several people are visible, the central figure in orange with long hair, and a cameraman at bottom.2006-12-11A photograph inside a dark cave shrine lit by a flashlight held overhead. Five devotees gather around a rock lingam-like natural formation dusted with yellow marigold petals and pink-red powder. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt with an orange shawl and touches the rock. A woman in a white sari and a woman in a maroon shawl look up at the cave ceiling, and another woman in a white top wears an orange shawl and gestures toward the rock. A brass oil lamp or bell sits on a ledge beside the stone.2009-10-12A dim, unfinished stone-walled chamber during a garbha consecration. A central figure in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a low wooden stool, leaning forward toward a square stone base holding a brass yantra-style object covered in white cloth. Around him, young men in white kurtas with orange shawls kneel and bend close, one with hands raised over another's head. An older man in white dhoti with a maroon border stands at the right edge, hands folded.2006-12-11