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A person in an orange saffron robe stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra beside a large black stone Shivalingam on a raised tiled platform. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on a gilded deity murti behind, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels sit on the platform. A carved wooden peetha stands to the left beside a black stone Ganesha statue. The person wears orange clothing, a gold necklace and white arm bands.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms pressed together before a large black stone lingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base. A small girl in white stands behind the lingam. Behind them, a tall gilded deity murti in a bright gold ornament and garlanded with colourful flower strings and a red-white garland stands near a gold frame, with colourful painted pillars at the top. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings and a small brass deity figure sit on the altar, and a carved wooden chair with a round backrest is at left. Puja and abhishekam setting.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron robe bowing with hands pressed together in front of a tall black shivalinga set on a dark stone base. Behind, a second person in orange robes stands near the linga. Strings of yellow and white flower garlands drape the pillars, and a golden-and-brown figure statue with a garland stands at right. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped spout, a brass lamp stand, small baskets and marigold petals. The person bowing has long dark hair, a gold necklace, and wears a kumkum/vibhuti mark on the arm and forehead, performing puja.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A 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 photograph inside a temple shrine. On a raised tiled platform, a person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits in front of a large black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal, hands folded in prayer and seated before a golden ornate arch. Behind, a bronze deity murti of a dancing or standing deity stands under a golden arch draped with a garland of yellow, white and red flowers, with a sash of maroon fabric. Tall decorated pillars with colourful patterned cloth flank the scene. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a small offering plate with marigold garlands. A second, smaller figure in a dark garment is partly visible behind the lingam.2007-11-09A 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 temple shrine photograph. A man with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a raised tiled platform with his palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a small oil lamp flame. Behind him stand large deity murtis decorated with multicoloured garlands in yellow, red, green and white, and ornate gold and jewelled ornaments. A brass oil lamp stands at right, with a brass kalasha and a small ornate frame behind. A tall ornate golden chair and wooden tiered stands are visible at the edges.A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long string of gold beads sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a large black stone lingam on a lotus-shaped base. White tripundra markings mark his forehead and arms. Brass oil lamps with a swan-shaped handle, brass vessels and a small brass deity figure stand before him, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers beside them. A woman in a dark top peeks from behind the lingam. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and sacred ash markings, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event; the appearance is only a candidate match. Setting appears to be a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and dark stone deity sculptures.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.2007-11-09Indoor temple shrine with a large deity murti and a smaller murti, both draped in multicolour marigold garlands with red, orange, yellow and green flowers. A standing man in white ritual clothes and long hair holds a lit oil lamp at left, beside a tiered wooden lamp stand. A seated person in orange robes sits with palms joined in front of a golden throne-like seat near the altar. Brass puja vessels, a small silver bowl and a lingam-shaped stone with white horizontal markings and a silver necklace stand on the raised platform. Two heads of onlookers are visible at the bottom edge.