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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a red tilak, stands beside a dark polished stone shivalinga on a black lotus-shaped base. Behind him a seated younger person in orange cloth sits near the shrine. To the right a large gilded deity murti with a crown and draped orange cloth is adorned with multicoloured garlands in red, white, yellow and green, and a red-beaded necklace.

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November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms pressed together before a large black stone lingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base. A small girl in white stands behind the lingam. Behind them, a tall gilded deity murti in a bright gold ornament and garlanded with colourful flower strings and a red-white garland stands near a gold frame, with colourful painted pillars at the top. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings and a small brass deity figure sit on the altar, and a carved wooden chair with a round backrest is at left. Puja and abhishekam setting.2007-11-09A 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 person in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, white sacred ash markings on the forehead and arms, and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace stands at a black stone shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, both hands resting on the lingam while performing abhishekam. Behind, a golden deity murti in ornate jewelry and a striped tiger-skin cloth is garlanded with red, white and green flower strands; a colourful decorated pillar and golden lion figures frame the scene. A small brass vessel and offerings sit nearby. The person appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) from the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha beads.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.2007-11-09Photograph of a temple ritual at a Shiva lingam on a black stone pedestal. A man with long dark hair, white sacred markings on his arms and orange saffron robes stands at the center, smiling and pouring or touching the lingam; his appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace matches the presentation cues associated with Swamiji (probable). Behind him a woman in orange robes with a red bindi holds a small bowl. To the right, a large ornate deity murti with a golden crown, garlands in red, white and yellow and an elaborately decorated pillar stand beside them. A brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped top sits in the foreground, and a carved wooden chair with a plate pattern is at left.2007-11-09November 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.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A standing man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and pours liquid from a vessel over a tall black shivalinga set in a black stone yoni-peetha base. Behind him stands a gold-finished deity murti draped in white and green cloth with red garlands and jewelled necklaces. A bald man in orange robes kneels at left with hands joined, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a small gold figure. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine.2009-10-17