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A 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.

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A woman in an orange sari-style garment stands before a shrine, holding a lit oil lamp over a dark stone linga on a black pedestal. Behind her, a pair of gold-clad deity murti stand adorned with red, yellow and purple flower garlands and jewelled necklaces; one wears a red-and-gold crown. Two brass standing lamps flank the shrine, and a white marble statue of a seated figure with hands in anjali sits below. On the left, a man in orange robes sits with palms pressed together, and an orange-robed figure stands at the far left edge. Scattered flower petals and rice cover the pedestal.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 showing a golden murti of a deity pair seated in front of a black Shiva linga on a dark pedestal, draped in red and gold silk and decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. A woman with long dark curly hair in a sleeveless orange robe holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities. At left, a man in orange robes stands with hands folded in prayer, and a second man in orange sits at lower left with palms joined. Tall brass oil lamps stand at each side, a white marble seated figure sits on the altar below, and a pile of flower petals or grains lies on the altar in front.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with gold ornaments, red and gold drapery, and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front, a standing person in a long orange robe with long dark wavy hair holds a brass lamp with lit flame before the deities, while a shaved-headed person in saffron-orange robes stands at left and a person in orange with palms pressed in prayer kneels nearby. A black shiva linga sits on a black pedestal with a small white marble figure of a seated sage in front, and tall brass lamps flank the shrine. The scene suggests an aarti offering during worship.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-faced deity murti pair seated behind a black shivalinga, decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a red silk drape. A woman in an orange sari, with long dark hair, holds an oil lamp toward the linga while a kneeling person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, hands folded in prayer, sits at the lower left. Another person in orange stands at the far left edge. A white marble figure of a seated sage and brass lamps flank the altar, with offerings of white and brown material on the platform.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform, one wearing a crown and the other a red-and-gold tiered headdress, with a shiva linga on a black stone base in front. A woman in a long orange sari stands at left, holding a ritual implement toward the murtis. Two people in orange and saffron robes sit at lower left with their hands folded in anjali. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white marble seated figure with folded hands sits at the base. The setting is a stone temple wall with carved pillars and red flowers at upper right.2010-02-12A temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform, the central figure wearing a red-orange turban and gold ornaments, the consort with a crown and a red sari, both garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. A standing figure in an orange robe holds a brass lamp before the shrine, while two kneeling devotees in orange clothes join palms in front at left. A white marble statue of a seated figure sits at the base, a tall brass oil lamp stands at each side, and a central black linga stands in front of the deities. Pink and white flowers decorate the carved stone pillars.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 woman with long dark hair in a flowing orange sari stands at the left, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward a shrine. Behind her, a pair of gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, adorned with pearl and gem necklaces, crowns, and garlands in red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A black Shiva linga stands in front of the deities on the pedestal, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits below. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a devotee in orange robes is partially visible at the far left edge. The scene is an abhishekam or aarti in a temple sanctum.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine before a pair of gilded deity murtis draped in red and gold silk, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. A black shivalinga stands on a dark stone platform in front of them, with a heap of white and pale offerings. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit lamp toward the deities, while a man in orange robes stands at left and another orange-clad person sits at lower left. A white marble seated figure, brass pots and a tall brass lamp stand on the platform and floor. The left edge shows a man in orange robes, and a woman in orange offers aarti.2010-02-12Inside a decorated temple shrine, a long-haired man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at center, holding a small brass vessel and a bell over a golden linga. Behind him, two gold-and-red deity murtis are draped in marigold garlands with yellow, orange and purple flowers, and one wears a red and gold garment with jewelled necklaces. On the left, two people in orange robes kneel with hands pressed together in prayer, one with a shaved head and one with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white marble seated figure sits at the base of the altar. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style ritual.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.2010-02-12