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A person in an orange robe with long dark hair bends forward to touch a tall golden linga on a golden base, in front of a large gilded deity pair. The deity figures are adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, one in red crown and jewelled necklaces, the other in a gold crown and maroon skirt. A small white and blue deity murti sits in the foreground beside the linga, with a gold tray and kalasha nearby. The gilded arch frames the scene, with a blue backdrop behind the deities.

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December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a gold armband and beaded necklace, pours water from a kalasha over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal. Behind him stands a large deity murti decorated with a garland of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, wearing a gold crown and gold necklaces, with a golden trident-like staff raised. A small white marble figure sits at the base of the pedestal and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. Orange and green draped cloth frames the temple pillars. Abhishekam ritual in a temple setting.2011-12-01A temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at the center pouring liquid from a vessel onto a tall gold-coated shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base, while a second saffron-robed attendant reaches in beside him. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes stands holding a flat tray. Brass oil lamps line the sides of the shrine. The central figure's clothes and posture are not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA priest in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair stands at left, reaching toward a tall golden linga with a gold kalasha-shaped top, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and a green-and-orange cloth draped over it. Behind is an arched gold frame holding two golden deity murtis, one wearing a red turban and one with a tall golden crown, both adorned with garlands. In front, a white statue in a blue sari with white flower garlands sits beside gold bowls, a brass pot and a silver tray, with a folded saffron and teal cloth on the floor. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a temple shrine.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red turban and a crown, the other with a jewelled crown and ornate gold armour. A man in orange ochre robes stands in the foreground pouring liquid from a bowl onto a dark stone lingam set before the murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, also in orange robes, stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps line the shrine, and small offerings sit on a stone plinth below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph inside a temple shrine. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and long orange skirt bends forward, her hands placing a red-and-gold cloth on the head of a white-and-orange statue seated in front of a large golden-framed altar. The altar holds a large deity murti with a red turban and heavy jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in red and gold dress, both draped in garlands of marigolds and yellow, purple and white flowers. A gold-rimmed bowl, a kalasha-like brass vessel, a conch, brass lamps and plates with white jasmine and marigold petals sit on the stone platform. A painted demonic face with bulging eyes and open jaws stands at the left edge.2008-12-25 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated on a throne-like altar framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold turban and the one on the right a gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-shaped vessel stands in front, draped with a red and green silk cloth and marigold garlands. Before it is a white marble figure in a blue sari with white jasmine garlands, and offerings of gold vessels, a folded green silk cloth and flowers rest on a white-covered table. On the left a person in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair reaches up toward the shrine, appearing to bless or offer to the murtis.2010-02-12