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Photograph inside a temple hall with a stone ceiling and carved pillars. A central man in a saffron-orange shawl and ornate gold necklace adjusts a cloth over his head with both hands, facing forward. Beside him, a younger man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms joined in saffron robes. At the right edge, a bearded man in orange robes and a flower garland stands. At left, a deity murti in gold and purple dress with flower garlands stands near a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal with a pink flower offering. The centre man is a person by appearance, given his saffron clothing, gold necklace and devotional posture; the presence of printed text in the image is a separate matter and is not used for identification.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum with a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace standing at right, bending forward and placing his hand on the forehead of a second man in orange robes and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace at centre, who has white tilak marks on his forehead. Behind them a bare-chested figure in orange and a tray of white powder is held by a hand from below at the bottom edge. Left of centre stand deity murtis in gold ornaments, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a dark cylindrical object like a shivalinga or peetha. Warm light falls on beige stone ceilings and a red drape hangs at right.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside a stone temple hall with carved ceiling and wall relief. A man in orange robes stands at left holding a large polished silver bowl or vessel, offering it to a second man at centre who wears an orange shawl draped over his head and a long ornate gold-toned necklace of beads. The centre man touches his forehead with his right hand, with white ash marks visible on his arms and face. At left edge a deity murti decorated with garlands and gold ornaments is partially visible. Red curtains hang at right and a small electric lamp glows on the wall. Two to three people are visible, and a partly visible figure at bottom right is in the foreground.2009-12-16Indoor temple scene with a black Shiva lingam on a round stone yoni base at left. A man in orange robes with a shawl draped over his head and a gold garland stands at center, one hand resting on another man's shoulder. That second man wears orange robes with maroon-edged borders, a white flower garland, and long dark hair, and is bending forward toward the lingam. Another person in orange robes stands at the right edge, partly cropped, and a red curtain hangs behind. Several heads are visible in the lower foreground, and a small purple-and-gold cloth hangs at far left. Appearance does not clearly confirm a candidate for a person, so roles are used.2009-12-16Inside a temple sanctum with stone ceiling and a red curtain at right, a man in saffron robe and long gold-beaded necklace touches his forehead with his right hand while his left hand is extended. Beside him, a younger man in saffron clothing with a vertical tilak and dark hair holds a large silver bowl. Left edge shows a deity murti with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and gold ornaments. A white powder is visible in the foreground, and a devotee's head appears at bottom right.2009-12-16Interior temple scene lit by warm overhead lamps. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at center, a white cloth draped over his head, with a bare upper body and sandalwood markings, washing or wiping his hands. Beside him a younger man in orange holds a large polished silver vessel. To the left, a golden-framed deity murti wears orange and red garments and a floral garland. On the right, a bearded man in orange with a gold chain watches. Heads of other devotees appear at the bottom edge. Carved stone pillars and a plastered ceiling frame the ritual.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16June 05 20122012-06-05Night-time temple abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni-peetha base. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands centre-right, pouring liquid over the lingam with both hands. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes holds a silver plate. At lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange kneels while holding a lit oil lamp. A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hands stands in front. Behind the lingam, a deity is draped in red and gold silk and decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands. Water drains from the base.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a yellow-coated linga. A central figure with long, voluminous curly hair wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange shawl and a large rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, and reaches toward the golden-coloured linga with his hands. Beside him, a bald man in orange wears glasses and holds a silver tray. Another bearded man in orange stands nearby, and a golden lamp stands at right.2010-02-12Photograph inside a temple hall of several men in orange and saffron clothing. On the left, a bare-chested elderly sadhu with a gold-trimmed orange cloth and rudraksha mala raises his hands overhead in a namaskar gesture beside a silver oil lamp with flame and a golden peetha. In the centre, a smiling man wears a tall orange-gold head garland, a saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, a long gold necklace of large beads and a white-and-red forehead marking. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and a bespectacled man stand near garlands of pink and white flowers. On the right, a bearded man with long hair wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala with red beads and joins his palms, and a shaven-headed man beside him also joins his hands in orange robes. Pillars and a stone wall frame the scene.2012-06-05