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Indoor shrine with a large bronze Nataraja-style dancing Shiva image framed by garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, with a bronze lingam wearing a white tripundra and a silver necklace, draped in orange cloth and garlanded. A framed portrait of a smiling man with voluminous dark curly hair in an orange robe, garlanded with white flowers, stands to the left. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and stand on the blue-topped platform, with a brass plate, kalasha pot, bell and red cloth as puja offerings on a white cloth. No physical people are visible; the small figure behind the lingam is a statue.

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A shrine interior with an ornate bronze Nataraja image of Shiva dancing within a circular arch, draped in an orange-red cloth with a red turban, wearing a silver and beaded necklace, and decorated with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. Below it stands a large shivalinga-like form in orange cloth with a white garland of jasmine, a silver Shiva-tripundra with a red centre, and a silver necklace. A standing figure in pink-red cloth and silver ornaments stands to the right. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and stand on either side, and the pale walls frame the scene. +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine niche with a bronze Nataraja-style dancing deity murti standing on one leg within a circular arch, draped in an orange cloth and wearing white and red garlands, layered silver necklaces and rudraksha beads. Below it sits a shivalingam with a white tripundra and red bindi, adorned with white jasmine garlands, a gold-and-jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and flank both sides. A bare-shouldered person's partial head is visible at the lower left edge. Visible white and gold cloth drapes the arch. No identifiable a person depiction is shown; the figure is a deity murti. +1 copiesJune 12 20042004-06-12April 16 20042004-04-16 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine photo of a Shiva lingam draped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with white, yellow, red and green flower garlands, with pink flowers and leaves on top. Behind it stands a bronze Nataraja murti with a dancing pose, wearing an orange cloth and garlanded in similar colours, set within a circular arch. A blue and white draped backdrop and a red cloth cover the altar. A brass oil lamp stands at right beside a brass vessel of water, and scattered flower petals and leaves lie on the cloth. No people are visible.2003-03-01A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, holding a brass plate of white flower garlands and offering it toward a shrine. Behind the altar a large bronze Nataraja-style dancing Shiva image is framed by a circular arch, wrapped in a red cloth and draped with white and pink garlands and gold-toned ornaments. In front, a seated figure wrapped in orange cloth wears a silver necklace, rudraksha-like beads and a white tripundra, flanked by yellow marigold garlands. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side with green curtains behind, and fruit, a small kalasha, a brass bell and puja items rest on a white-covered table. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top.2004-05-06 +1 copiesInterior shrine photograph showing a bronze Nataraja image of Shiva in dance pose within a flaming arch, draped in a red cloth and red turban, adorned with white flower garlands and a silver necklace. In front stands a large shiva lingam wrapped in orange cloth, decorated with silver tripundra markings, a silver face mask, layered flower garlands and a jewelled ornament. Brass standing lamps with lit flames flank the scene, and hanging brass oil lamps are visible above. Small oil lamps and a brass kalasha sit on the floor. No people are present.2004-05-31July 02 20042004-07-02A photograph of a shrine niche with a bronze Nataraja statue dancing within a circular arch frame, wrapped in an orange cloth with a red-orange headcloth and a white garland, standing behind a large copper Shivalinga marked with three white horizontal bands and a red dot, draped in orange cloth and decorated with a white-and-gold necklace. A small bronze female figure in a pink-red sari stands beside it with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the altar holds bowls of oranges, bananas and grapes, a brass kalasha-style pot, a bell, a small brass lamp and incense sticks on a white cloth. No people are visible.2004-05-05 +1 copiesFebruary 18 20042004-02-18A bronze Nataraja murti of Lord Shiva dancing within a circular arch is decorated with garlands of white jasmine and marigolds, an orange cloth draped over its waist, and a white shawl framing the arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a large copper vessel, fruit, bananas, flower petals and small brass bowls sit on the altar below in a puja setting. Dark blue drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2003-01-012003 -Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copies