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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night before a decorated shrine with a gold-framed arch and a deity murti pair draped in red and gold garments and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the center, pouring or offering from a silver vessel over a tall golden linga on a basin-shaped peetha. Beside them a second saffron-robed attendant bends forward at the left edge, and a small white seated figure sits at the base of the linga. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, one flame burning at the lower left, and red curtains frame the shrine.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair with a gilded crown and red-and-gold garments, decorated with yellow, orange, red and pink flower garlands and a tall gold arch. In front, a Shivalinga stands in a golden yoni-peetha basin. Three people in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam: a shaved-headed man in orange on the left holds a brass plate, a bearded man in orange beside him holds a small brass vessel, and a long-haired person in orange-red reaches to pour or touch the linga. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small white stone figure sits at the base.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine during a linga abhishekam. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at a tall golden-brown linga, one pouring liquid over it while the other holds a small silver vessel. Behind them is a deity murti pair with gold crowns, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a red drape. A small white marble figure sits at the base near a brass lamp stand, and another devotee in orange kneels at the left edge. Two men in orange, with long hair, are visible; the two central figures are the ones performing the ritual. Visible on the right are a brass oil lamp and pink flowers.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly decorated deity murti pair, a standing and seated form, adorned with gold ornaments, red and gold garments and garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a golden arch behind. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari stands at a black linga on a pedestal, pouring liquid from a vessel, which suggests abhishekam. On the left a man in orange robes with palms pressed together stands beside a seated person in orange with hands folded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small white marble statue sits at the base, and fresh flower arrangements decorate the corners.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing an abhishekam being performed before a pair of decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform, adorned with red and gold garments, jewelled crowns, and heavy garlands of yellow, red, and purple flowers. A figure in an orange robe pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black shivalinga at the base. Behind and to the left, several people in orange and saffron clothing stand, one holding a silver bowl and another carrying offerings on a tray. A small white marble seated figure and a brass oil lamp stand in the foreground, with pink flowers at the right edge.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine of deities adorned with red, yellow and purple flower garlands and a red-and-gold silk drape. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a metal vessel over the central deity murti, and the liquid runs down over a platform. Beside him, several saffron-clad figures stand in attendance, one wearing a long beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a white seated figurine sits at the base, and pink and red flower arrangements decorate the archway. Whether the central figure is a person cannot be established from appearance, so the role is described only as the officiant pouring the abhishekam.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam before a large decorated deity murti of a seated god and goddess with gold crowns, red and gold garments, and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A white disc is held up and a stream of water pours over the central lingam. Several orange-robed priests and devotees assist: one with long dark hair presses a white plate toward the murti, another bends over the platform, and a priest in orange holds a silver tray. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a small white seated figure sits in front of the altar, and pink flowers decorate the right edge. Four people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two large golden deity murti sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red and gold crown and layered gold necklaces. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes stands at center, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga on the platform. Beside them, a second saffron-robed attendant holds a silver pot, and a third person in orange with grey hair stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps flank the scene, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front of the linga. The person pouring has long dark curly hair and is in a sleeveless saffron garment. Visible people: three, plus a partially visible hand at the far left.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a standing figure in orange robes pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a yellow-coloured linga on a black pedestal, in front of two large decorated deity murtis wrapped in red garments and garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers. The murtis wear gold-coloured ornaments and crowns, and a brass lamp stands at the right. To the left, three attendants in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand with a silver pot and a bowl. A small white marble seated figure sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A figure with long curly hair wearing an orange saffron garment and a sash pours liquid from a silver vessel over a white-shrouded linga on a black yoni-peetha base. Behind them stand two deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and jewelled necklaces, the other golden with a crown, both draped in red cloth and dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. To the left, two more people in orange robes stand near brass lamps, one holding a small plate. A white marble seated figure sits in the foreground beside brass lamps, and a golden kalasha and flower petals lie on the floor. Here, the ritual is a linga abhishekam performed before the deities.2010-02-12A temple shrine with a deity murti adorned in red and gold garments, a gold crown and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. In front stands a dark black stone shivalinga partly covered with white material, and a small white marble seated figure sits at its base. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the shrine: a figure on the left holds a silver plate, a bearded man in the middle holds a silver vessel, and a young woman in the foreground with long dark hair pours white powder over the linga. Brass oil lamps flank the altar and pink flowers decorate the top corners.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A standing woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a vessel onto a tall linga atop a large basin, performing abhishekam. To the left, a man in orange robes with shaved head and hands pressed together stands near a seated man in orange with folded hands. A white marble figure of a seated sage sits at the base, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a small brass figure in front. Flowers frame the arch. One standing figure in orange appears to be in the scene wearing a shawl; the seated man is not clearly identified.2010-02-12Abhishekam in a temple sanctum: a figure in full orange robes with head covered pours liquid from a brass vessel over a central shivalinga-like stone or metal object on a dark pedestal, water streaming down. Behind, two gilded deity murtis with crowns and jewelled necklaces sit before a garland arch of yellow and red marigolds. A second orange-robed attendant with long curly hair and a beard stands at left holding a brass pot. Brass lamp stands flank the right, and a small golden figurine sits in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copies