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A decorated shrine in a plain room with hanging brass oil lamps overhead. A bronze Nataraja murti of dancing Shiva stands within a flame-ringed arch, draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigolds and silver ornaments. In front, a copper-toned Shiva lingam is wrapped in orange silk, adorned with a silver tripundra-style band with a red centre stone, a silver-and-gem necklace, and marigold and white flower garlands. Smaller figures in orange cloth and garlands flank the shrine. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine inside a hall: a bronze Nataraja murti dancing within a flame-edged circular arch, draped in red cloth with a red headcloth, garlanded with marigold and white flower strands and a silver necklace. In front sits a large copper Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra-style marking and red stone centre, dressed in orange silk, wearing a silver necklace and flower garlands. A small bronze figure stands at the right, also in orange cloth and garlands, and hanging oil lamps hang from the ceiling.2004-05-31May 31 20042004-05-31Interior shrine photograph showing a bronze Nataraja image of Shiva in dance pose within a flaming arch, draped in a red cloth and red turban, adorned with white flower garlands and a silver necklace. In front stands a large shiva lingam wrapped in orange cloth, decorated with silver tripundra markings, a silver face mask, layered flower garlands and a jewelled ornament. Brass standing lamps with lit flames flank the scene, and hanging brass oil lamps are visible above. Small oil lamps and a brass kalasha sit on the floor. No people are present.2004-05-31A photograph of a shrine niche with a bronze Nataraja-style dancing Shiva image framed by a dark ring of flames, draped with red and orange cloth and flower garlands. In front sits a large dark stone Shiva linga with a white and red tripundra-style mark, wrapped in orange cloth and ornamented with silver necklaces, a silver pendant and marigold garlands. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, one lit, and hanging brass lamps are visible at the top. No living people are visible; the figures are statues and an image.2004-05-31A shrine interior with an ornate bronze Nataraja image of Shiva dancing within a circular arch, draped in an orange-red cloth with a red turban, wearing a silver and beaded necklace, and decorated with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. Below it stands a large shivalinga-like form in orange cloth with a white garland of jasmine, a silver Shiva-tripundra with a red centre, and a silver necklace. A standing figure in pink-red cloth and silver ornaments stands to the right. Brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling and stand on either side, and the pale walls frame the scene. +1 copiesApril 16 20042004-04-16 +1 copiesApril 16 20042004-04-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine niche with a bronze Nataraja statue dancing within a circular arch frame, wrapped in an orange cloth with a red-orange headcloth and a white garland, standing behind a large copper Shivalinga marked with three white horizontal bands and a red dot, draped in orange cloth and decorated with a white-and-gold necklace. A small bronze female figure in a pink-red sari stands beside it with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the altar holds bowls of oranges, bananas and grapes, a brass kalasha-style pot, a bell, a small brass lamp and incense sticks on a white cloth. No people are visible.2004-05-05 +1 copies2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesFebruary 18 20042004-02-18A bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in dance pose stands within a circular arch of flame-like ring, draped with an orange cloth and garlanded with white jasmine strands, yellow and red flowers. A white shawl is draped over the arch on both sides. The murti is set against a dark green curtain, flanked by two tall brass oil lamps and hanging brass lamps above, with flower offerings in front on the base. No people are visible. +1 copiesJuly 02 20042004-07-02