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A dim temple interior with a black Shiva linga on a white pedestal, draped in a white and red cloth and garlanded with green leaves. In the centre a woman in a rust-red sari with a gold-threaded border and a flower headband holds a lit oil lamp toward the linga. Beside her a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala raises his hands in anjali. On the right a young man in white dhoti with gold borders stands with palms pressed together in prayer, and another bald devotee in white and gold cloth stands nearby. The scene shows a puja with aarti at the Shiva linga, with visible oil lamp flames.

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May 22 20122012-05-22 +2 copiesA photograph taken from behind of four people standing in a dim stone shrine before a black Shiva lingam draped with a striped cloth and garland, with small oil lamps glowing beside it. The figure at left wears an orange unstitched cloth and carries a cream bag with a red border; beside him an older man with white vibhuti on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands in saffron clothing. Next, a person in an orange-red wrap with gold trim and a copper-coloured headband stands with hands folded. At right, a shaved-headed devotee in orange with a rudraksha mala joins palms in prayer, and a man in a white shawl with gold borders holds a patterned tote bag. The scene is a puja at the lingam; no swami appearance cue is visible from behind.2012-05-21May 18 20122012-05-18A photograph inside a dim, reddish-lit temple passage where several shaven-headed men in saffron/orange robes stand in a line facing a shrine. In the centre a bare-backed priest in white dhoti with a brown waist cloth stands before the sanctum, where oil lamps glow and a deity murti is seen. On the right, saffron-clad devotees with gold-trimmed shawls and garlands watch, and a brass plate sits at the edge of the frame.2012-05-18May 18 20122012-05-18May 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesMay 18 20122012-05-18A photograph inside a dim stone shrine where a black lingam sits draped with red and white cloth and a golden yoni-base. A woman in an orange-saffron sari with a dark beaded necklace raises a lit camphor flame or lamp before the deity. Beside her a bald man in saffron stands with hands folded. At right an older bare-chested man in a red dhoti and a younger bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-edged cloth over his shoulder face the shrine. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel and a tall brass lamp stand flank the scene, and a hose runs along the top of the doorway. Five people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2012-05-29 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21Photograph inside a dim stone temple passage at Kanjanur, showing a lingam shrine lit by many oil lamps, with a golden nandi figure at its base. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes stand near the shrine. The nearest figure has a shaved head and orange cloth draped over the shoulder and wears gold ornaments. Beside him a woman in a red-brown sari with a pink flower garland looks toward the shrine, one hand raised. On the right a person in white dhoti is partly visible near a gold-covered pillar. Oil lamps and a hanging light illuminate the arched doorway.2012-05-16 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine of a lingam deity, with a row of oil lamps glowing above and a bronze Nandi figure in the foreground. A shaven-headed man in an orange saffron shawl and gold-trimmed clothing stands at the left, hands raised near his shoulder, with a woman in a pink flower garland beside him. Two people in white and orange clothing stand at the right, and a figure with curly hair and folded hands is at the far left edge, near the doorway.2012-05-16A photograph inside a dim temple shrine doorway where priests perform a puja before a deity murti draped in red cloth. A bright ceremonial oil lamp with a circular flame arrangement is lit above the altar, with additional flames and lamps at the base. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha-style bead necklace and stands with his back to the camera. Beside the altar, a figure in orange robes stands at the shrine. Three men on the right, bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with coloured borders, stand in attendance, one holding a brass vessel. Brass lamps and ritual implements sit on a ledge to the right. The room is dark with grey stone walls.2012-05-29 +1 copies