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Photograph inside a temple-style hall decorated for worship. A golden Nataraja statue dancing within a flame arch stands at left beside a ladder, with a garlanded stone linga-like form and a seated deity murti draped in green cloth at centre. A man in white ritual clothes with hands joined in anjali stands at right in front of the shrine, while a woman in a brown sari carries a tray. Red drapes, tall striped decorative poles, and framed pictures on the far wall complete the setting.

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2010 - Photo AlbumApril 20 20112011-04-20Photo inside a temple shrine room with a gold-framed deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, and a shrine on the right with a portrait-like image and flower garlands. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a head covering raises one arm toward the shrine, while a woman in a red and green sari kneels at lower left beside brass lamps. Another person in white sits on the right beside brass ritual lamps and a white fan-like whisk. A Shiva lingam-like black stone sits at left, with a gold kalasha-style object and a small framed picture on the upper wall.A temple sanctum with ornate gold arches and black stone deity murtis, lit by brass oil lamps. In the centre, a large Shivalinga with a gold-framed backdrop and a murti garlanded with red and white flowers is attended by a worship sequence. A man in a long-sleeved orange robe, with long dark hair, raises a lamp toward the deities on the left, while another orange-robed priest stands on a step ladder at the right beside a dark stone murti. A woman in a white sari stands at the centre-right holding a lamp. Other orange-robed priests stand at the left and in the background. Seated devotees in white, blue and dark clothing fill the foreground and watch the puja. A framed portrait hangs high on the dark backdrop, showing a man with hands folded in namaskar beneath a red-tinted sign.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple-style altar with golden murti figures decorated with garlands of white, red and green flowers. At centre stands a golden deity murti with a crown and pearl necklace in front of a golden arch. A dark Shiva-lingam stands on a golden yoni base in front of it. To the left is a smaller golden figure in an orange turban, and to the right a figure in a pink and gold garment with a crown. Colourful embroidered banners hang on tall poles on either side, and an orange flag is visible at left. A man in a white dhoti and shawl bows at the base of the altar, with a woman in glasses partly visible at lower left, and a brass lamp and small golden shrine at the lower edges.April 20 20112011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20February 10 20132013-02-10April 20 20112011-04-20Photograph inside a temple hall with dark red curtains and gold-framed shrine arches. A tall figure in a long orange robe stands on a raised platform, one arm extended toward a deity murti adorned with garlands and a red-and-green cloth; a lamp-lit altar area and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. Nearby, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth stands with his back to the camera, and a man in a white sleeveless shirt with a beaded mala is beside him. Other figures in orange and red dress stand around the shrine, with a woman in an orange sari at the right and a deity figure in gold at the far right. A framed portrait hangs high on the back wall.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine. A seated man in orange saffron robes with a shaved head and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a raised tiled platform, hands joined in prayer before ornate gold-framed altars. Garlands of marigolds and multicolour flowers drape a central metal deity murti and two golden figures on the right, one holding a staff. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands in the foreground beside a plate of offerings and a gold-coloured vessel. A printed caption sign sits on the platform. The shot is a photo of ritual worship.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine with a priest in white dhoti and shawl performing aarti with a tiered brass lamp held in his right hand. The ornate altar is decorated with gold-framed arches and several deity murtis dressed in colourful silk garments, garlands and jewellery. A red and white decorated stand sits in front of the altar, and a few people's heads are visible at the lower edge of the frame facing the shrine.2010-06-12