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Outdoor temple scene in daylight. A person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands at left, holding a small brass vessel or incense-offering item toward a black stone deity murti. The central black stone murti of a seated figure wears an orange turban, a trident (trishul) at its side, a white dhoti-like cloth, and a heavy necklace, with yellow and red-white garlands draped over it. Beside it stands a second black murti under a gold arch. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, fruit, offerings in plastic bags and a small white statue of a bird sit on red-and-white painted platforms. Trees, bamboo scaffolding and a grey sky frame the open-air shrine.

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Outdoor photo of a shrine with two black stone deity murtis under golden arches, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The central murti wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a gold necklace and white cloth. A figure in an orange robe stands at the left edge, holding a bell in one hand and gesturing toward the shrine. Brass lamps, a lit oil lamp, bananas and offering bundles sit on the red-and-white painted platform, with trees and scaffolding behind. The sign on the platform is in Tamil script.2010-01-08January 08 20102010-01-08January 08 20102010-01-08A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a gold necklace, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (deepa) toward a black stone shrine. Within a golden arched torana, a black stone deity murti seated on a throne wears a saffron-and-white turban, a golden necklace and a trident, garlanded with yellow and red-white flower garlands. Brass lamps, flower bowls, bananas and offering packets sit on a red-and-white painted platform. Trees and an open sky form the background.2010-01-08A photograph of a temple shrine in an outdoor setting. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and an orange wrap, stands at left with hands raised holding a small offering. Beside them, a second person in orange clothing is partly visible. The central focus is a black stone Shiva deity murti seated on a white bull (Nandi) with a trident, an orange turban-style crown, and garlands of yellow and red-orange flowers. A white stone figure stands in front of the shrine base. Brass oil lamps, small brass pots and banana offerings sit on the red-and-white striped platform. A black plaque with Tamil script is mounted on the base. Golden arched frames and additional shrines appear in the background.2010-01-08Outdoor photo at a shrine with a black stone statue of a seated deity couple draped in marigold and yellow garlands, the male figure holding a trident and wearing an orange turban. A white marble statue of a seated figure sits in front with a rudraksha-style garland. A standing figure in an orange sleeveless top and saffron-orange shawl, with long curly hair, holds a plate of offerings near brass oil lamps. A second person in orange robes stands at left. A black plaque with Tamil text sits on the red-and-white striped platform, with bananas and cloth bundles as offerings.2010-01-08January 08 20102010-01-08Outdoor shrine scene with a standing woman in a long orange sari and a bowed figure in orange robes offering flowers at a stone shrine. Behind them, black stone deity murti of a Shiva-form figure with a trident and orange turban-like crown, garlanded with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands, flanked by an arched golden torana. In front, a small white marble seated figure, brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, fruit offerings, a tray with brass vessels, and a black plaque with Tamil inscription. Red-and-white painted pedestals and other shrines stand in the background among trees.2010-01-08Outdoor temple scene in a garden with trees and banana leaves. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange dhoti and an orange shawl with gold necklaces, stands at the front holding a brass plate with offerings and extends his arm toward a shrine. Behind him, two orange-robed priests stand nearby. The shrine holds a black stone deity murti dressed in orange and green garments, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, with a gold arch framing it. A black stone plaque with Tamil writing and a small lamp sit on the red and white striped base. a person (long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and gold necklace) performing puja at the shrine, with the deity murti and garlanded images beside it.2011-12-21Outdoor photo at a shrine with a golden arched frame housing a black stone deity murti of Shiva with trident, orange crown, ornate necklaces and garlands; a white marble Nandi-like figure sits before it. Two people in orange ochre robes stand at the shrine: one in front holds a brass lamp and gestures with a flower, the other behind holds a tray. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a banana and marigold garlands surround the platform, with red-and-white striped plinths and a black inscribed stone plaque. Trees and scaffolding are in the background.2010-01-08A temple ritual outdoors at a shrine with a golden arched frame and garlanded black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, with a bright orange-saffron cloth and gold ornaments. In front, a woman in orange saffron robes with long dark hair gestures toward the murti with her raised arm. To the left, two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand; one holds a brass plate of offerings, and the other stands beside him. The shrine is set with marigold and green garlands, a red-and-white striped platform, a black plaque with inscription, and palm plants among trees. Photograph of a temple puja at an outdoor shrine.2011-12-21Outdoor temple scene among trees with a banana plant. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a garland of yellow-orange flowers stands at the front, holding a small brass bell and a plate of offerings while performing puja. Beside them, another saffron-robed devotee with a flower garland stands, and an older man in white clothing stands further back. Behind them, black stone deity murtis are adorned with garlands of marigolds and green beads, a deity with an orange cloth and gold ornaments, and a red-clad figure. A decorated golden arch frames the shrine, and a small brass lamp sits on the red-and-white striped platform. The face and presentation of the front figure with long swept hair, saffron robes and flower garland offer several cues, but this is not a confirmed identification, so the person is described by role as the officiating devotee.2011-12-21