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Photo of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. A person in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair pours or anoints a large golden-yellow linga with one hand. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis with crowns and ornate jewelry, one draped in red silk. Two men in orange robes stand at left, one holding a metal tray. A small white marble seated figure sits at the base of the linga platform, and a brass lamp stand is at right. The scene is lit warmly at night.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two golden deity murtis with crowns and red-and-gold drapery stand behind a golden linga being bathed on a yellow-tinged pedestal. A man with long dark hair in a flowing orange robe pours or touches the linga with one hand. Nearby, several people in orange robes stand and kneel; one holds a tray of offerings, another wears a rudraksha-style mala, and an older person in orange sits at the left edge. A small white statue of a seated figure rests at the base of the pedestal, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Five to six people are visible in the scene, partly cropped at the edges.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night before a flower-decorated golden deity pair seated on a dais. A woman in orange robes with long dark curly hair pours a yellow liquid from a silver vessel over the deity's base, which is draped in yellow and flows down a black pedestal. Behind her, two young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand, one holding a silver pot. A bearded man in orange stands at the far left edge. The golden deities wear red and gold garments, jewelled necklaces and crowns, framed by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small white marble seated figure with folded hands sits at the base, and a brass lamp stands at the right. The scene shows ritual bathing of the murti.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple ritual before a pair of large gold-and-red decorated deity murtis seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple and gold necklaces. A devotee in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair pours grains or offerings from a silver plate onto a tall black linga-shaped stone at the centre, with a stream of granules falling onto the peetha. To the left, two more people in saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand holding a silver tray and a small vessel. A brass oil lamp stands on the right and a small white marble seated figure sits at the base. A devotee dressed in orange clothing with rudraksha malas attends the abhishekam, a ritual anointing of the linga.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.2010-02-12Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand behind a dark cylindrical lingam on a pedestal, with a small white stone figure seated below. A woman in a long orange sari stands at left, pouring from a small vessel over the lingam. At the lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a woman in orange kneel with hands folded in devotion. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red curtains hang at the sides.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers. Two golden deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne behind a black linga, and a woman in orange robes pours a liquid from a silver vessel over the linga. Around her, several people in saffron-orange robes stand holding brass oil lamps and a small offering vessel. A white marble figure of a seated person sits at the base in front of the linga, with brass lamps flanking the shrine and pink flowers in the upper right corner.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during abhishekam. Two gilded deity murtis, seated and adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, crowns and jewelled necklaces, are framed by a large arch of marigolds and purple blossoms. In front, a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a silver vessel over a tall yellow-coated linga, while four people in saffron robes stand beside her, one holding a small metal pot and another with rudraksha malas. A white marble seated figure sits on the pedestal, with brass lamps and a small kalasha nearby. Five people are visible in total, all of them partially shown at the frame edges.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, draped in red and gold silk and decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front, a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a small vessel onto a golden linga on a golden platform, performing abhishekam. To the left, two people in orange robes stand with palms joined in prayer, one with a rudraksha mala. A small white marble figure of a seated sage sits before the platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and pink flowers in the upper right corner. People visible: three, including partially visible figures at the left edge.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during a linga abhishekam. A figure in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands at center, holding a silver plate and pouring offerings over a black linga stone on a dark pedestal. Behind, two gold-faced deity murtis with crowns and red garments are decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In the left foreground, two more people in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand by, one holding a small vessel. A white marble statue of a seated figure and a brass oil lamp stand at the right. The walls are carved grey stone.2010-02-12A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair in an orange-saffron sari stands at center, pouring liquid from a brass pot over a black stone linga on a dark pedestal. Behind her, two gold-faced deity murtis are draped in red-orange silk and bright garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with a gold crown on the left figure. To the left, a young woman in orange clothing wears a beaded necklace, and an older man in orange stands beside her. A bald man in orange sits at the lower left. A white marble sculpture of a seated figure and a tall brass oil lamp stand in the foreground.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during a puja. A woman in a saffron-orange sari holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a pair of gilded deity murtis draped in red and gold silks, with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers framing them. A black linga sits on a pedestal in front, with a small white marble seated figure and a scatter of flower petals below. On the left, a monk in saffron robes stands with hands folded, and a second man in orange with a ceremonial necklace sits with palms pressed together. Tall brass lamps flank the shrine and pink flowers decorate the right corner.2010-02-12A temple abhishekam scene before a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-and-gold draped throne, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. A standing figure in orange robes with long hair reaches toward a black shivalinga on a stone pedestal, which is dusted with white powder. To the left, another robed person in orange holds a lit oil lamp, and a figure in orange with a beaded necklace bends low beside brass bowls. A small white marble seated figure with raised hand sits on the pedestal in front, with brass lamps and a small ornate brass vessel nearby.2010-02-12