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A photo of a priest in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala performing a padapuja-style offering on a stepped terrace beside a pond. He stands with a small white cloth or paper in hand while a woman in a purple sari with gold jewellery joins her hands in prayer beside him. On the tray and altar in front are marigold garlands, a brass bell, a bowl of bananas, oranges and a coconut, and a small black linga-shaped stone. Rows of black lingas on tiered pots line the steps, and a woman in a multicoloured sari stands further back holding an object.

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Outdoor photo on a rooftop terrace beside a water tank lined with potted plants and small black lingams. A young man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands at left holding a silver plate of flowers and offerings. Beside him a woman in a white top and maroon-and-gold sari bends over a black lingam decorated with a heap of yellow marigold garlands, coconuts and bananas. At right a woman in a red-and-yellow sari with folded hands stands by the railing.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25A photograph of a temple pond edge at a Shiva lingam site. In the foreground a young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in prayer, holding a white cloth. Beside him a woman with short blonde hair wears a purple sari with gold border, a beaded necklace, and also presses her hands together. A metal tray holds marigold garlands, red flower petals and a small plate of offerings. Potted plants and small black lingams line the steps, and a black stone lingam stands on the white-clad offering area. A woman in a red and yellow sari stands to the right, and a tiered stepped structure with a decorated water feature appears behind.2011-12-25Outdoors beside a stepped temple tank, a man in orange saffron robes and rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together, bending his head in prayer near a row of small black lingams on a ledge. Beside him a woman in a purple sari and a gold-toned necklace also joins her hands. Further back on the steps a woman in a red-and-yellow sari stands in namaskar. Potted plants line the rail, a silver tray with flowers sits in front, and a large white bowl holds marigold garlands and a black lingam decorated with flowers. Red-tiled terraced steps and palm trees are in the background.2011-12-25Outdoor photograph at a temple tank with stepped terraces lined with small clay pots and potted plants. A young man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and holds his hands in anjali mudra with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him a woman with short blonde hair in a deep magenta sari and gold necklace also stands in namaste. On the right a woman in a red and orange patterned sari with folded hands stands at the railing. Foreground shows small black shiva lingams, a brass plate with flowers and offerings, and a white pot topped with a marigold garland and a black lingam. Also no visible swami-like cues beyond saffron clothing and malas on the young man, so he is described by role only.2011-12-25A photograph of an outdoor temple-garden scene at a pond with tiered terracotta steps behind it. A monk-like man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left, his back partly turned, extending his hand toward a woman in a maroon saree with gold border who holds a brass tray or basket with yellow flowers. Marigold garlands and potted plants line the railing at right, and a woman in an orange-and-red saree stands at the far right edge. The man shows no distinctive a person cues strong enough for identification and his face is not visible.2011-12-25A photograph of a temple courtyard beside a reflecting pool lined with rows of small Shiva lingams on low stone plinths. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads and a bracelet, stands with palms joined in namaste. Beside him a woman with short blonde hair wears a purple sari with gold border and a beaded necklace, also with hands joined. Potted plants line the steps and a brass plate holds marigold garlands and flowers near a lingam. A large lingam with yellow garlands and a stepped stone structure stands across the water, with another woman in a multicolour sari at the right edge.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25Outdoor photo at a terrace beside a water tank with stepped terraces. A young man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a lamp flame, performing a puja. Beside him, a woman with blonde hair in a purple sari with gold border stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a beaded necklace around her neck. At the lower foreground, black shivalinga-style stones sit among yellow marigold garlands and potted plants. At the right edge, another woman in a red and yellow sari has her hands folded. The scene looks like a temple ritual at an ashram.2011-12-25Outdoor photograph on a stone-paved terrace beside a reflecting pool. A bare-shouldered man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala at his neck and shaved head, faces a smiling older woman in a magenta sari with gold border, who holds her hands together in offering while he gives a blessing. Potted plants and small black lingams with yellow marigold flowers line the terrace. A woman in a colourful striped sari stands at right with palms joined in namaskar. Four physical people are visible.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25