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Night outdoor ritual at a large black stone lingam-like structure draped with garlands of pink flowers and green leaves, with brass cups set along its base and oil lamps glowing. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold-beaded necklace and a dark shawl, holds a brass aarti lamp with flame toward the stone, apparently performing an aarti. Behind him an older bearded man in orange sits on the steps, and a partially visible figure with dark hair is in the lower right corner. The background shows a stepped stone wall in darkness with a light and smoke rising.

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December 11 20092009-12-11A photograph at night of a large black stone lingam-like structure draped with pink and green flower garlands, with brass oil lamps set before it. A person in an orange robe and a gold-beaded necklace stands at right, holding a brass lamp with a flame and a brass bell, looking toward the lingam. Steam rises in the background and a partly visible figure in white stands at the right edge. a person in orange robe with gold necklace, long dark hair, performing a ritual lamp offering.2008-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20092009-12-11A photograph at night of a standing woman in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace, holding a brass aarti lamp with lit wicks and offerings toward a large black stone linga draped with pink and green flower garlands. Steam rises behind, and an older man in saffron sits to the right with a seated person in the foreground. Lighting suggests a Karthikai Deepam evening lamp ritual. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in saffron with long hair and rudraksha-style beaded garland, performing aarti.2008-12-11December 11 20082008-12-11 +1 copiesNight photograph at a large black stone lingam-style shrine with a curved dome top. A long garland of pink and green flowers hangs over its base, and small lamps line the ledge. A person in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style chain stands with hands raised in blessing, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace). Two people in white and cream dhotis stand at right, one holding a brass aarti plate. Another person in orange garments walks in the background. Petals are scattered on the floor, consistent with a puja.2008-12-11December 11 20092009-12-11December 11 20092009-12-11Night photograph at an outdoor ritual site beside a large polished black stone bowl or lingam-like vessel wrapped with pink and green flower garlands. A woman in a saffron robe with long dark hair, layered gold necklaces and a gold-coloured bell or lamp in hand holds a lit oil lamp flame and smiles. A man in a saffron robe stands behind her holding a brass lamp. On the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl reaches toward the stone. Dark background with a stepped structure and small lights.2008-12-11Night ritual photograph at a large black stone lingam with a curved top. A long garland of pink and green flowers wraps its base, and small oil lamps line the ledge. A figure with long dark hair and a swept-back style wears an orange robe and reaches toward the lingam with both hands. Behind him, a man in an orange shirt holds a microphone, and an older bearded man in an orange-and-maroon robe stands with hands folded. On the right, two people in white and yellow-orange clothing hold a brass aarti plate and a flaming lamp. Rose petals are scattered on the stone path, and a dark stone wall forms the backdrop. Several people are visible, so the count is in the small group range.2008-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20082008-12-11A photograph at night of a dark black stone lingam or shivalingam decorated with pink and green flower garlands and small brass cups. A standing figure in an orange saffron robe with a layered flower-and-bead garland holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a brass bell in the other, raising the lamp toward the lingam. Steam rises from the stone. Behind is a tiered stone wall and another person in orange kneels at the right edge. Ritual abhishekam-style lamp offering at night. The appearance matches the page's description of a figure in saffron and garlands, but the face is not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-11