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Photograph of a temple consecration inside a hall with white walls. A figure in a long orange wrap stands on a step ladder, reaching up to a wall while holding an object, beside two large dark stone deity murti, one with an elephant head. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the left with papers and a microphone stand. On the right, a person in orange works at a golden shrine with lamps, brass vessels, a carved wooden seat, and flower garlands, while a cameraman films. The scene reflects an inauguration puja at a Hindu temple.

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November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple of a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold arched frame. A figure in an orange saffron robe stands on a metal stepladder beside the murti, with long dark curly hair and a white-marked body, holding a lit oil lamp or flame near the statue's head. The murti wears an orange and red headdress with yellow flowers and a tilak mark on the forehead. To the left a young woman in an orange top watches from the floor beside a white sheer curtain; behind her a partially visible person in pink stands. To the right hang colourful embroidered cloth banners and a garland of white and red flowers. A deity murti with a headdress and an orange-robed figure on a ladder suggests an aarti or abhishekam ritual.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. In the centre, a man in orange saffron robes with long curly hair and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp with a flame above a dark black shivalinga on a stone yoni pedestal. Behind him on the right, a large deity murti is adorned with yellow and orange garlands and a red-and-gold silk cloth. On the left, a man in orange robes stands with hands folded in anjali, another in orange sits playing a silver vessel, and a bald man in orange sits near a white marble statue. A younger orange-robed attendant stands behind the lingam. The walls are carved stone with floral garlands and purple flowers draped across the deity.2010-02-12November 09 20072007-11-09A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and white ash markings on the arms stands on a stepladder, pouring or offering a flower-and-garland adornment onto the head of a tall black stone deity murti. The murti stands within an ornate gilded arched frame before a deep maroon backdrop. To the right, colourful embroidered cloth hangings with elephant and floral motifs hang beside a golden figure draped in white and red flower garlands. At the lower left, a woman in an orange-red sari watches from beside a stepladder. The scene suggests a temple inauguration or ritual decoration.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A person in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, white markings on the forehead and arms, and a gold necklace sits on the floor in front of a dark stone Shivalingam on a black pedestal, raising one hand in a blessing gesture beside a silver vessel and brass puja implements. Behind them a young woman in a dark top stands near the lingam, which is garlanded with white and marigold flowers. Black stone Ganesha and other deity murtis sit on pedestals at left, a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a richly garlanded deity with a gold crown and red-and-green garlands stands at right. A small figure is partly visible at far left edge.2007-11-09A person in an orange saffron wrap with long dark hair and white ash markings on the arms stands with back to camera, holding a lit oil lamp over a black stone deity murti with multiple arms, decorated with pink and red flowers and an orange cloth. To the left, a black stone Ganesha murti with a garland and orange cloth. At right, a second person in orange clothing sits in profile beside a brass ritual vessel. White wall behind. Appears to be a puja or aarti at a temple shrine. Whether the standing figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2007-11-09A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A long-haired figure in orange robes stands at center, arm extended toward a black stone shivalinga set on a dark stone peetha. Behind him, a bearded man in orange holds a silver tray. At left, a shaven-headed priest in orange sits and holds a lit oil lamp. A small white marble statue stands in the foreground. Beside the linga, a golden deity murti in red and gold silk is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small figure in orange stands at the back near a brass lamp.2010-02-12November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09Photograph of a temple abhishekam at night inside a stone-pillared shrine. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) before a dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, with smoke rising from the lamp. Two assistants in white dhotis and orange-striped shawls stand behind him. On the right, a large deity murti dressed in orange and purple silk is decorated with garlands of marigolds. A small pale seated statue sits on the left edge of the basin. Devotees are partly visible in the background.2009-12-16