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A photograph inside a temple shrine where a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and white arm markings performs a ritual beside a black stone shivalinga on a black pedestal. The figure holds a small ritual vessel and lamp, with a flame visible. Behind them stands a bronze dancing deity with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and a second bronze figure in a crown and orange cloth stands with hands joined. Brass lamps, a silver bowl and flower offerings surround the base. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beads is in the ritual pose, so the candidate is in person.

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A person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a gold necklace stands at a black stone Shivalingam on a lotus-shaped peetha, performing ritual worship with raised hands. Behind them a large decorated deity murti of a standing figure is adorned with red, green and yellow garlands and a multicoloured textile banner. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower offerings and a small bronze figure surround the altar, with a black stone deity murti at left and a carved wooden chair beside it.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine of a standing person in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, gesturing with one hand beside a large black stone shivalingam set on a dark lotus-shaped base. Behind it stands a large deity murti draped in a pink cloth and garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands, and a painted pillar with decorative panels rises at the back. A small brass oil lamp, brass lamps and a tray of flowers sit on the altar in front, with a small standing figure at lower right. The room has dark red curtains and a wooden ornamental chair with carved panels. Ritual abhishekam setting.2007-11-09A temple ritual on a raised white platform: a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with white ash markings on his arms sits on a carved wooden chair and reaches toward a large black stone lingam on a dark circular base. Behind him stand a gilded deity murti and a dark stone sculpture, with floral garlands in red, white and yellow and a colourful cloth hanging. A second person in orange sits nearby, and brass oil lamps and small brass vessels rest on the platform.2007-11-09A photograph of a temple interior with a standing man in an orange-saffron robe and white arm markings, long dark hair, and a beaded necklace, gesturing with his hands beside a black stone shivalingam on a dark stone yoni-pitha base with a pink flower on top. Behind him is a large gilded deity murti of a figure with a crown and a rearing lion-like mount, draped in a garland of red, green, yellow and white flowers, with colourful embroidered hangings on the pillars. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel, a carved wooden peetha-style seat with circular motifs, and a small teal figurine stand in the foreground. The man is the only physical person visible, and his appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not conclusive.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine where a figure in orange-saffron robes stands at a black stone Shivalinga on a black pedestal, pressing a hand on it during abhishekam-style worship. The figure has long dark curly hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and white markings on the arm. Behind, a second person in orange partially visible. To the right, a golden deity murti of a dancing figure is garlanded with red, white and yellow flower garlands and strings of beads. Left side has an ornate gold arched frame, a dark wooden seat with carved panels, brass oil lamps and a dark wood figure. Flowers, a brass kalasha and small brass vessels sit on the platform.2007-11-09A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a gold chain necklace with a pendant stands beside a large black stone Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni-pitha base, touching the lingam with his right hand. A pink flower sits on top of the lingam. Behind him is a golden deity murti with a red and gold garland, a tall bronze lamp stands in the foreground, and a small figure appears partly behind him. Brass puja vessels, lamps and a carved wooden seat are on the altar at left.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-092010 - Photo Album +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold chain, standing barefoot and pouring liquid from a vessel onto a black stone Shivalingam set on a black lotus-shaped peetha. Behind it stand gold and bronze deity murtis decorated with garlands of white, green, yellow and red flowers, including a dancing Shiva-form figure and a female deity wearing a pink garment and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure stands in front, and a brass lamp is at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars frame the shrine. The man's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only his role as the officiating priest is described.2007-11-15