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A photograph inside a temple shrine. On a raised tiled platform, a person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits in front of a large black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal, hands folded in prayer and seated before a golden ornate arch. Behind, a bronze deity murti of a dancing or standing deity stands under a golden arch draped with a garland of yellow, white and red flowers, with a sash of maroon fabric. Tall decorated pillars with colourful patterned cloth flank the scene. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a small offering plate with marigold garlands. A second, smaller figure in a dark garment is partly visible behind the lingam.

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November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple sanctum at a ceremony. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a gold chain, sits on a low wooden seat with palms pressed together in namaste before a large black stone shivalinga on a tiled dais. Behind them stands a second person in orange-saffron robes. To the right is a gold-and-red deity murti of a standing figure decorated with a garland and a gold crown, surrounded by floral garlands with red, green and yellow flowers and colourful beaded hangings. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a small brass bowl and offering items sit on the dais, and a gold ornate throne with a carved arch stands at left. a person-type candidate is seated, with long hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, performing worship; the figure is an appearance-based candidate only.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron robe bowing with hands pressed together in front of a tall black shivalinga set on a dark stone base. Behind, a second person in orange robes stands near the linga. Strings of yellow and white flower garlands drape the pillars, and a golden-and-brown figure statue with a garland stands at right. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped spout, a brass lamp stand, small baskets and marigold petals. The person bowing has long dark hair, a gold necklace, and wears a kumkum/vibhuti mark on the arm and forehead, performing puja.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A standing woman in orange sari and shawl holds a flower and a small offering while a younger woman in orange stands beside a black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform. To the right, a golden deity murti of a dancing figure is draped with multicoloured flower garlands and stands before colourful painted pillars. On the left, a seated person in orange clothes with hands folded in anjali sits beside brass oil lamps, black stone deity statues and a kalasha. Brass lamps and offerings fill the altar area.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at the left, arms raised and holding a small ceremonial object near a large dark stone lingam set on a black base. Behind it a tall dark-red-and-gold deity murti in a dancing pose is decorated with white and red garlands, and a multicolored patterned fabric column frames the altar. Brass oil lamps, a gold-framed arch, brass vessels and floral offerings sit on the tiled platform. Several people are partially visible at the lower right edge.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Hindu shrine. A man in an orange saffron garment with long dark hair, white tilak marks, white arm bands and a beaded necklace stands at a large black stone shivalingam set in a dark stone basin, with his hands placed on the lingam. Behind him a second figure in orange robes stands near a gold-framed throne-like seat. A large golden deity murti with a trident and tiger-skin-like drape stands at right, decorated with garlands of red, white and green. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flowers and brass vessels rest on the platform. The image is a photo.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a devotee in a saffron-orange robe bowing with folded hands before a raised tiled shrine. A tall black stone shivalinga with a large gold-framed deity murti behind it, garlanded with white and red flower strands. Behind the bowing devotee stands a second person in orange robes. Carved gold-framed arches, decorative multicolored pillars with painted motifs, brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a small wooden stool and brass ritual vessels surround the altar. The bowing person has long dark hair and no visible crown or rudraksha mala, so identity is uncertain.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09