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Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with hands folded in anjali, while a second person in a saffron-orange garment holds a silver plate. Behind them stands a bronze deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing form with a garland of flowers arched above, flanked by a brass lamp, kalasha and brass vessels, with colourful striped decorative hangings at the sides. Tiled walls and a dark curtain form the background.

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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair performing a ritual at a black stone Shiva lingam on a raised tiled platform. Behind him a golden-bronze deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow and white flowers, with a red-orange headpiece. A gold arched frame and tall brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a stone bull statue sits at left. Colourful decorated pillars with tassels frame the scene against dark red drapery. Probable Swamiji wears saffron-orange robes and long swept-back hair, performing abhishekam at the lingam. Another figure in orange headwear stands behind him. Brass puja vessels and flowers sit on the platform.2007-11-09A temple sanctum photograph showing a priest in saffron-orange robes and a second attendant in brown clothing performing an aarti with a lamp before a large Shiva lingam on a black base. Behind the lingam stands a golden-bodied deity murti with a crown and garland, flanked by a golden arch, a brass kalasha, a small brass lamp and offerings on a tiled platform. Colourful striped decorative pillars and garlands of white and orange flowers frame the altar. Two people are physically present; the figures are otherwise statues and murtis.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at the left, arms raised and holding a small ceremonial object near a large dark stone lingam set on a black base. Behind it a tall dark-red-and-gold deity murti in a dancing pose is decorated with white and red garlands, and a multicolored patterned fabric column frames the altar. Brass oil lamps, a gold-framed arch, brass vessels and floral offerings sit on the tiled platform. Several people are partially visible at the lower right edge.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple sanctum at a ceremony. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a gold chain, sits on a low wooden seat with palms pressed together in namaste before a large black stone shivalinga on a tiled dais. Behind them stands a second person in orange-saffron robes. To the right is a gold-and-red deity murti of a standing figure decorated with a garland and a gold crown, surrounded by floral garlands with red, green and yellow flowers and colourful beaded hangings. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a small brass bowl and offering items sit on the dais, and a gold ornate throne with a carved arch stands at left. a person-type candidate is seated, with long hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, performing worship; the figure is an appearance-based candidate only.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine with a large black stone shivalinga on a raised tiled platform, surrounded by brass lamps and a deity murti decorated with multicoloured garlands. A seated figure in orange robes with white markings on the arms sits with hands folded in namaskar beside a golden throne-like chair. Behind the lingam, a second person in orange sits in the background. Colourful painted pillars with floral and elephant motifs frame a red curtain, and an ornate gold arch stands on the left. Brass lamps and puja items are arranged on the platform.2007-11-09A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and long dark hair performs an aarti with a lit oil lamp before a Shiva shrine. Behind a black Shivalingam on a stone yoni base stands a large bronze deity murti of Shiva in a dancing or standing pose, draped in white and yellow flower garlands. A kneeling assistant in saffron clothing stands with hands joined in namaste beside the altar. Ornate gold arches frame the room, and tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful embroidered cloth with floral and elephant motifs rise at the back. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels, and offering plates sit on the tiled platform. The scene shows a temple puja with abhishekam-style offerings and a worship lamp.2007-11-09A 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.2007-11-15November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A standing woman in orange sari and shawl holds a flower and a small offering while a younger woman in orange stands beside a black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform. To the right, a golden deity murti of a dancing figure is draped with multicoloured flower garlands and stands before colourful painted pillars. On the left, a seated person in orange clothes with hands folded in anjali sits beside brass oil lamps, black stone deity statues and a kalasha. Brass lamps and offerings fill the altar area.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple during an abhishekam at a golden-framed shrine. In the centre, a standing person in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair pours liquid from a small vessel over a large black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti in white and green silk, adorned with a red and white garland and jewelled necklaces. To the right, another golden murti in an orange garment wears a red and white flower garland. In the foreground, a brass oil lamp, small brass figurines and a brass pot sit on the platform. At lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth sits beside the platform, and another person in white is partially visible. Gilded arches and a red curtain frame the scene.2009-10-17