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A photograph of a temple ritual under a corrugated roof. A man in an orange-red turban and a rust-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland holds a green leafy sprig over a metal plate of flowers. Two men in brown robes and garlands stand at the left holding brass plates, and a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and dhotis fills the background. At the right, a dark stone deity murti wears a white and red flower garland and an orange cloth, while a blue-painted wall and a metal railing frame the scene. Approximately 30 people are visible.

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A crowded temple scene in which a bare-chested man in a red-orange turban and a white and red flower garland stands at the centre holding green leaves and reaching toward a black stone lingam at right. The lingam is draped in orange cloth and white and pink flower garlands. Behind him a dense crowd of men in white shirts presses forward under a corrugated roof. At left, a priest in an orange shawl and rudraksha beads holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum entrance with a blue wall and orange-painted structures visible.2014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual at a crowded shrine. A bare-chested priest in a rust-red turban and red-brown dhoti stands at center, holding a small lamp or incense toward a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with white and red flower garlands and a crown-like ornament, with a leaf on top. Beside him a man in a white shirt and red shawl leans in. On the left, saffron-robed men wear white and orange garlands, and one holds a brass plate with offerings. Other onlookers press behind, and cameras are raised. A black deity figure with garlands sits in the lower right corner. Shaved-headed figure in orange at left edge has a bare upper body. The setting has a light blue wall and a red and yellow decorated doorway.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a priest in a maroon turban and bare-chested red-brown dhoti-style cloth, wearing a white jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala, pouring or offering something onto a large black stone deity murti (Shiva lingam form) dressed with white and pink flower garlands and a red-and-gold cloth. Behind him a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some holding offerings, watches closely under a corrugated roof. A green leaf and orange offering tray are visible at the lower left.2014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19