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A 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.

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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 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.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 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.2010-02-12A temple shrine photo: a large white shivalinga sits on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, with a small white seated figure and a brass vessel in front. Behind it, a gilded deity murti pair, one with a crown and rich gold ornaments, is garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flower strings and draped in red-gold cloth. A standing woman with long curly hair wears an orange sari and holds a small brass lamp to the linga. At left, a kneeling person in orange robes with folded hands faces the shrine. Brass oil lamps flank the altar and a copyright credit appears at upper right.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. A standing figure in a flowing orange robe with long, loose dark hair pours liquid from a vessel toward a black shivalinga on a dark stone pedestal. Behind the lingam, a deity murti is seated, adorned with gold ornaments, a jeweled necklace, and a red-and-gold silk sari-like garment, framed by a heavy garland of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers. A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hand sits in the foreground, and tall brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the lower left, two people with palms pressed together in prayer wear orange and maroon robes. The scene reads as abhishekam at a linga.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 showing a standing man in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland and long dark hair, holding a brass lamp and a small vessel while performing worship before a deity murti. The murti pair, dressed in red, green and teal garments with gold crowns and jewellery, sit beneath a golden arch wreathed in yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a kalasha and bowls rest on the platform. Two seated devotees in orange robes, one with hands pressed together in anjali, watch from the left. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at the altar.2009-12-29January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with yellow, orange, purple and green flower garlands and a gold crown. A man in orange robes with a white garland stands at the left, arm extended over a silver tray and a kalasha or lamp-like object in front of the deities. Another orange-robed attendant stands at far left holding a silver plate. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind. A figure in orange with a garland sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a smaller murti or portrait. The setting appears to be an ashram temple.2009-12-30A 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.2010-02-12January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies