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Photograph of a carved stone temple gateway with ornate pillars, sculpted parapet and stepped stone base, weathered sandstone with decorative niches. A man in white shirt and light trousers stands at the left, while a man in saffron/orange robe and a person in white with an orange shawl stand at the entrance gate, looking into the dark sanctum doorway behind iron bars. A small Tamil-script signboard hangs above the doorway. Blue-grey sky above, with metal railings on a stair at the left.

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A photograph of a stone temple entrance with carved pillars, ornate sculpted walls and a tiered gopuram tower behind. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair descends stone steps, while a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands in the doorway. A metal railing runs along the left side. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair in saffron clothing, shown descending temple steps. A small Tamil signboard hangs over the doorway, and a man in white stands at the lower left edge.2006-09-18Photograph of an ornately carved stone temple gateway with a tiered gopuram-style entrance, pillars and sculpted niches. A man in a white shirt and light trousers climbs a metal staircase toward the doorway. A figure in an orange saffron robe stands in the entrance area. In the foreground, a man in white with grey hair faces the temple, and two men in white with orange saffron shawls stand at right, one with long hair and a beard. Sign above the door bears Tamil script.2006-09-18Photograph of a stone temple entrance with carved pillars, ornate sculpted walls and a tiered gopuram at left. A tall figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands on the stone steps beside a man in white shirt and light trousers who walks down the steps. A third man in a white shirt stands at lower left, partly cut off. A red and green sign hangs above the doorway. Three people are visible in total.2006-09-18Photograph of an ornate stone temple gopuram and mandapa at a South Indian temple, with carved pillars, sculpted walls and a stone staircase. A man in a white shirt and light trousers walks down the steps from the temple doorway, and a figure in long flowing orange robes with long dark hair descends beside him. A second man in white stands at the lower left edge of the frame. A green-and-white sign is visible at the doorway.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18Photograph of an ancient stone temple facade with carved pillars, a tiered parapet of finials and a narrow entrance doorway, with a metal staircase railing on the left. A man in a white shirt and light trousers climbs the steps toward the doorway. In the foreground, a man in white with grey hair stands with his back to the camera. To the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long hair stands beside a man in white holding a cloth bag, and another bearded man in orange wrap stands at right, with several other people in white shirts nearby. A small niche carving of a deity murti is set into the wall on the right.2006-09-18Photograph of an ornately carved stone temple gateway with pillars and sculpted walls, a tiered gopuram tower on the left. A figure with shaved head wearing a white dhoti and a saffron-orange shawl draped over the shoulders stands at the entrance of the inner shrine doorway, half-turned, while another person in white stands beside a metal railing on the left. Stone carvings of animals and figures decorate the base. The scene is an exterior temple view with a bright overcast sky.2006-09-18Photograph of a stone temple gateway at Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, with carved pillars, sculpted stone walls and a tiered gopuram tower behind. A man in a white shirt and light trousers walks down the steps from the doorway, and a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair descends beside him. A partially visible man in white stands at the lower left edge. Visible person presentation is consistent with a sannyasi in orange, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so a person is unsure.2006-09-18A photograph of a temple courtyard with richly carved stone walls, pillared halls and a small staircase leading up to a shrine entrance. A figure with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl walks across the paved stone floor, with one hand raised. Around them are men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing garlands and a sacred thread, plus a man in a light shirt and pale trousers. The crowd appears to be a small walking group, possibly on a temple visit. A small corner logo appears in the top left.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18Photograph of an ornate stone temple wall with tiered pilasters, niches holding carved deity figures and a row of carved animal friezes along the base. A man in a white shirt and light trousers stands at left, looking toward a long-haired man in a saffron-orange wrap and white garment who stands at right with hands clasped, mouth open as if speaking. A second person in white and orange appears partly at the far right edge near a pillared colonnade. Sky visible at upper right. Two people are visible in the scene.2006-09-18