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A smiling young man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a large Shivalinga draped in an orange silk cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, pink and green flower strands. A rudraksha mala and a multicolored flower garland hang around his neck. Behind the lingam stands a bronze figure of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, with a garland. Brass lamps stand at the sides, the floor is strewn with petals, and a brass bell, a small bowl and a kalasha-style pot sit in front.A photograph of a young man seated on a low white and red platform in an indoor shrine, smiling with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, and a long garland of white, green, red and multicolored flowers, with a rudraksha mala at his chest. Behind him stands a bronze Nataraja murti with an orange cloth and garlands, and to the right a Shiva lingam draped in red silk and wrapped in yellow and red flower garlands sits on a red-cloth-covered base. A brass bell, a small brass vessel, scattered rose petals and hanging brass oil lamps surround the scene, a ritual setting resembling abhishekam or puja.A smiling man in an orange turban and orange-and-gold draped garment stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, greeting the viewer. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, a white vibhuti line marks his forehead, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with ornate pendants hang on his chest. Behind him, a gilded deity murti adorned with white and gold jewellery sits on a golden throne framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. Scattered petals cover the wooden dais, with a bell, a small golden kalasha, brass vessels and fruit nearby. In the lower right, a seated man in a dark shirt and a white-clad person are partially visible.2006-09-24A smiling man seated on a low dais wears an saffron-orange turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a blue silk garment with an orange sash, a white and purple flower garland, and silver bangles on his upper arm and wrists. Behind him stands a golden deity murti and a backdrop of colourful draped fabrics and hanging garlands. At the lower right, two women in red and dark clothing sit and watch, and a man in a pink shirt operates a camera on a tripod at the right edge. A small oil lamp flame glows near the bottom centre.2011-12-02November 17 20112011-11-17 +1 copiesA smiling young man stands beside a carved grey stone shrine niche decorated with white flowers, green leaves and a gold-and-silver kalasha with a brass pot. He wears an orange saffron robe, a cream-and-gold headwrap with a gold ornament, a gold necklace of bells and a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a white wristband. Behind him stand two men in white with orange shawls; the older man on the right holds a gold plate and wears a rudraksha mala, while a golden trident hangs in the upper right beside orange draped fabric. a person: the standing man wears saffron robes, a gold-bell necklace and garlands with long hair under a turban-like headwrap, a combination of cues matching the page's claim.2009-12-25Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace sits on a low seat, smiling and performing a ritual gesture over a wooden stand draped with a green cloth and garlands of red and white flowers. Beside him, a second priest in orange robes with a red head wrap and gold necklace sits with folded hands. Brass oil lamps, a plate of flower petals, lemons, apples, a coconut and betel leaves sit on the floor. Behind them stand golden decorations, red fabric and a row of orange-clad devotees.2009-10-17A smiling man with long dark hair stands at the centre, waving with both palms raised, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and round yellow-green fruit beads, with a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him is a golden throne draped in a red velvet seat and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, beneath a red, yellow and green canopy. On the left, an orange-robed attendant holds a silver tray. On the right, a bald attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside another man. Wall niches hold lit oil lamps, and a silver kalasha-style vessel stands on the right.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair before a red draped backdrop, raising his right hand in a waving or blessing gesture and smiling. He wears a white garland with red stripes, a gold pendant necklace, and a red bindi. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. In front of him on a stone platform are a silver kalasha-style vessel, a small silver pot, brass bowls and a plate of fruit including oranges and apples. Walls of yellow, orange, pink and white marigold and flower garlands frame the scene, and a stone wall and greenery are visible at left. a person: long swept hair, saffron robes, and gold necklace on a throne-like seat, with garlanded ceremonial setting.2007-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 25 20092009-12-25