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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair performing a ritual at a black stone Shiva lingam on a raised tiled platform. Behind him a golden-bronze deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow and white flowers, with a red-orange headpiece. A gold arched frame and tall brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a stone bull statue sits at left. Colourful decorated pillars with tassels frame the scene against dark red drapery. Probable Swamiji wears saffron-orange robes and long swept-back hair, performing abhishekam at the lingam. Another figure in orange headwear stands behind him. Brass puja vessels and flowers sit on the platform.

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Photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands with hands folded in anjali, while a second person in a saffron-orange garment holds a silver plate. Behind them stands a bronze deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing form with a garland of flowers arched above, flanked by a brass lamp, kalasha and brass vessels, with colourful striped decorative hangings at the sides. Tiled walls and a dark curtain form the background.2007-11-09Photograph 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.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A temple sanctum photograph showing a priest in saffron-orange robes and a second attendant in brown clothing performing an aarti with a lamp before a large Shiva lingam on a black base. Behind the lingam stands a golden-bodied deity murti with a crown and garland, flanked by a golden arch, a brass kalasha, a small brass lamp and offerings on a tiled platform. Colourful striped decorative pillars and garlands of white and orange flowers frame the altar. Two people are physically present; the figures are otherwise statues and murtis.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold chain, standing barefoot and pouring liquid from a vessel onto a black stone Shivalingam set on a black lotus-shaped peetha. Behind it stand gold and bronze deity murtis decorated with garlands of white, green, yellow and red flowers, including a dancing Shiva-form figure and a female deity wearing a pink garment and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure stands in front, and a brass lamp is at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars frame the shrine. The man's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only his role as the officiating priest is described.2007-11-15November 09 20072007-11-09A 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.2007-11-09A 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 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 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.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a bald man in an orange robe and orange dhoti pouring liquid from a vessel over a black stone shivalinga set in a black basin. Behind him, a golden bronze image of a dancing deity stands on a lotus pedestal, draped in orange cloth and garlands, with a crowned goddess figure to the right in a garland of white and red flowers. Colourful painted pillars with elephant and floral motifs frame the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand at the front. The scene appears to be abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga. One man is visible, wearing a gold chain.