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A temple sanctum photograph showing a priest in saffron-orange robes and a second attendant in brown clothing performing an aarti with a lamp before a large Shiva lingam on a black base. Behind the lingam stands a golden-bodied deity murti with a crown and garland, flanked by a golden arch, a brass kalasha, a small brass lamp and offerings on a tiled platform. Colourful striped decorative pillars and garlands of white and orange flowers frame the altar. Two people are physically present; the figures are otherwise statues and murtis.

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A woman in an orange sari with long dark curly hair stands at a black stone Shivalingam on a tiled plinth, pouring or touching it with her hands, with white ash markings on her arm. Behind her, a second person in orange and a figure in orange stand near a golden deity murti of a dancing form with a flower garland and a red-and-white garland draped on the arch. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, bowls and flowers sit on the altar, marking abhishekam worship in a temple shrine. Brass lamp bases stand at the left and right edges.2007-11-09A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and long dark hair performs an aarti with a lit oil lamp before a Shiva shrine. Behind a black Shivalingam on a stone yoni base stands a large bronze deity murti of Shiva in a dancing or standing pose, draped in white and yellow flower garlands. A kneeling assistant in saffron clothing stands with hands joined in namaste beside the altar. Ornate gold arches frame the room, and tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful embroidered cloth with floral and elephant motifs rise at the back. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels, and offering plates sit on the tiled platform. The scene shows a temple puja with abhishekam-style offerings and a worship lamp.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at a stone shivalinga on a tiled platform, pouring from a brass vessel over the lingam. Behind him a deity murti in golden metalwork is framed by a garland arch of red, white, green and yellow flowers. A gold-framed arch and a carved wooden seat stand at left, brass oil lamps flank the platform, and colourful woven pillars with elephant and floral motifs rise at the back. Flower petals and offerings lie on the platform.2007-11-09Photograph 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.2007-11-09Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with hands folded in anjali, while a second person in a saffron-orange garment holds a silver plate. Behind them stands a bronze deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing form with a garland of flowers arched above, flanked by a brass lamp, kalasha and brass vessels, with colourful striped decorative hangings at the sides. Tiled walls and a dark curtain form the background.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.2007-11-09A figure in orange ochre robes with long dark flowing hair stands at a raised grey-tiled platform, reaching toward a black stone lingam set on a black yoni-type base in a temple shrine. Behind it a gilded deity murti in crown and garland is framed by a gold arch of marigold and green-yellow garlands. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-like vessel, flower offerings, a dark wooden chair, and ornate colourful fabric pillars with elephant and floral motifs surround the scene.2007-11-09November 15 20072007-11-15November 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 20072007-11-09