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Night photograph of a large black stone lingam-shaped structure with flower garlands of pink and green blossoms draped along its base, with rows of small clay oil lamps lit on the ground in front. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant reaches out a hand toward the garlanded base, carrying a long walking staff. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and a man in white holds his hands together. Another man in an orange shirt and orange dhoti stands at the right. Stone steps and a dark night sky form the background. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange with the gold necklace and long hair, offering deepam lamps during Karthikai Deepam.

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Night photograph at an outdoor shrine of a large dark polished lingam-like stone form wrapped in pink and green flower garlands, with brass bells, a brass lamp and many small clay oil lamps lit along its base. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace, with his palm resting on the stone, appears to be performing worship; a companion in saffron with a walking staff stands beside him. Behind them, three men in white dhotis and white kurtas, one wearing an orange shawl with hands folded in prayer, watch the puja. Deity murti shape only; no readable text on the scene.2008-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11A night photograph at a temple-like outdoor site, with a large dark stone lingam-style base on the left decorated with pink and green flower garlands and brass lamps. A woman with long dark wavy hair in a saffron-orange robe, layered gold and bead necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala walks along a stone walkway lined with small oil lamps. Behind her, two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with hands folded in reverence, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at the left. A stone wall with lit diyas runs along the background.2008-12-11December 11 20092009-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20082008-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11 +1 copiesNight photograph at a large black stone lingam-style shrine with a curved dome top. A long garland of pink and green flowers hangs over its base, and small lamps line the ledge. A person in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style chain stands with hands raised in blessing, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace). Two people in white and cream dhotis stand at right, one holding a brass aarti plate. Another person in orange garments walks in the background. Petals are scattered on the floor, consistent with a puja.2008-12-11Night ritual photograph at a large black stone lingam with a curved top. A long garland of pink and green flowers wraps its base, and small oil lamps line the ledge. A figure with long dark hair and a swept-back style wears an orange robe and reaches toward the lingam with both hands. Behind him, a man in an orange shirt holds a microphone, and an older bearded man in an orange-and-maroon robe stands with hands folded. On the right, two people in white and yellow-orange clothing hold a brass aarti plate and a flaming lamp. Rose petals are scattered on the stone path, and a dark stone wall forms the backdrop. Several people are visible, so the count is in the small group range.2008-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20082008-12-11Night photo at an outdoor shivalingam-style black stone lingam with water running down its curved surface and pink flower petals on its base. Several small oil lamps line the wet stone floor. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a layered beaded necklace stands smiling at the base, one hand holding a staff. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with a bare upper body and a bearded man in white holds a brass vessel and a ritual lamp. Another person in orange and white stands at the right edge with a bunch of flowers nearby. A stone wall with rows of lamp niches forms the background. Lamps and worship suggest a Karthikai Deepam ritual.2008-12-11December 11 20092009-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11