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Outdoor temple scene under green trees beside a golden arched frame. On the left, a large black stone deity murti seated with a trident, wearing an orange cloth, white and silver adornments, and yellow and red flower garlands. Further back, more black stone statues in orange and pink garments stand beneath a golden arch. In the foreground, a young man in an orange-red dhoti kneels or bows with his head lowered, while a man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, rudraksha beads and gold chains, bare-chested in an orange wrap, stands at right with his hands together and smiles. Smoke rises at the left edge near a blue-and-white figure.

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Outdoor temple scene with a large black stone statue of Shiva seated on a dark pedestal, holding a trident and wearing an orange headcloth, pink-and-gold draped cloth, and a garland of pink, yellow and green flowers. A bare-chested man with a white tilak and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange cloth, stands at right holding a flower-filled plate of pink and yellow blossoms. Behind are more black stone deity murti in orange garments, a blue-robed figure in the foreground, red-and-white striped shrine bases and green trees.2012-09-13July 24 20122012-07-24September 16 20122012-09-16June 19 20122012-06-19Outdoors among green trees, a man in saffron-orange clothing with a bare upper torso and a wide golden-bronze jeweled waist belt raises one hand toward a row of dark stone deity statues. He wears a gold necklace, bangles and gold earrings, and his long dark hair is swept back. The nearest statue, on a black pedestal, wears an orange turban, a red and green garland and a red cloth, and holds a golden trident. Behind them stand more black statues, a golden arched canopy, black shivalinga-style forms and a small white figure in orange. Red-and-white painted bases stand along the path.2012-09-28Outdoors among green trees, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and bare-chested with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold ornaments stands before a row of black stone deity murtis, holding white flowers in his cupped hands in an offering or puja gesture. The seated black-stone deity on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, adorned with garlands of white and pink flowers and colourful beads; a golden arch frames the group. Other black-stone figures in red and green cloth stand behind, with a white figure in an orange cloth in the lower left foreground. Red-and-white painted plinths and a black stone shivalinga-style base sit at the front.2012-09-28Outdoor temple grounds under green trees with a large black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal, holding a golden trident, wearing an orange cloth, gold ornaments and a garland. Beside it, a row of smaller black stone figures in pink and yellow cloths stands before a gilded arch. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and bangles stands with hands folded at his chest, facing the statues in reverence. Small offerings and flower garlands rest nearby. The man shows distinctive long hair and ornate jewellery, a person candidate, though the appearance is not conclusive.2012-07-24October 10 20112011-10-10A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shoulder cloth, with long dark hair, a gold necklace and gold armlets, raises his right hand toward a black stone murti of a deity seated on a pedestal. The murti wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace, a green and pink striped garment, and holds a golden trident. Its pedestal is garlanded with multicoloured flower strings. Behind him is an ornate gold arch, and in the foreground a small white figure in a pink dress with orange head covering stands near the base. Green trees fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the saffron clothing and long hair cues, standing in an outdoor temple setting.2012-09-26Outdoor photograph at a shrine beneath green trees. On the left, a large black stone murti of a seated deity with an orange turban and crown, holding a golden trident, wearing a red and gold garment and white and multicolored flower garlands. Behind it, a row of black stone sculptures in orange and white garments stands under a golden arch, with a small kalasha-like offering in front. On the right, a man with a shaved-looking head wears orange robes, a gold necklace, and bangles, and extends his right hand toward the deities in a gesture of greeting. A small statue in orange and white sits at the lower edge. Flowers and a red-and-white painted pedestal appear nearby.2012-09-16October 09 20122012-10-09June 19 20122012-06-19