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A temple ritual photograph before a shrine with two seated deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and gold jewellery. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands centre-left, arms extended over a shivalingam set on a black pitha. Behind and to the left, a priest in orange dhoti and shawl holds a brass vessel, and another attendant in orange holds a lit lamp. A white marble seated figure, brass bowls and a tall brass lamp stand in the foreground.

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A temple abhishekam scene before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, draped in red silk and garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers. In the foreground, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a small vessel over a black shivalinga on a dark stone yoni peetha, holding a brass bowl. Two more figures in saffron-orange garments kneel and stand nearby at the left. A white marble statue of a seated figure sits in front of the altar, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the right. Red curtains frame the shrine. Printed copyright text reads over the lower right.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum with a shivalinga on a black stone base, decorated with white and offerings, in front of a seated gold-metal deity murti adorned with red and yellow garlands and a red silk cloth. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace gestures toward the linga. To the left, two men in orange cloth hold a brass plate and a lit oil lamp. A small white marble seated figure sits on the black base, and brass oil lamps stand at the right edge.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum before a gold-clad deity pair decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A standing man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe with rudraksha-style beads and holds a small brass lamp with a lit flame in one hand. Beside him a bald priest in orange robes leans forward and offers a ritual vessel. Other attendants in orange stand at the left edge. Before the deities sit a black linga on a dark stone base and a small white seated marble figure. Brass oil lamps stand at the right and a red drape hangs behind. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style puja offering.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne draped in red cloth, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored flower garlands, with a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a standing figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair pours liquid from a small gold vessel while a kneeling man in orange robes on the left extends his arms toward the altar. A black shivalinga stands on a dark pedestal, with a small white seated marble figure and a brass lamp nearby, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Some visible flower petals lie on the stone floor. The standing figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji, shown performing abhishekam at the shrine.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.2010-02-12A temple shrine scene with a deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and red silk drapery, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A standing person in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a lit oil lamp, offering aarti before the murti. Beside him, a kneeling priest in orange shawl and robes, shaved head, folds his hands in reverence. A white marble statue of a seated sage sits in front of the shrine, with brass oil lamps standing on either side and a shivalinga on a stone yoni base at center. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, so the appearance is a plausible but not certain match.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine where a deity murti pair stands decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands and gold ornaments. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair pours liquid from a silver bowl over a black linga stone at the base of the murti, an abhishekam. Beside them a younger man in orange holds a silver pot, and at left another saffron-robed man with long grey hair and beard looks on, while a shaved-head devotee in orange kneels at the lower left holding a small tray. A white marble seated sage figure sits in front of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side.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 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 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 inside a temple sanctum during abhishekam. A woman in an orange sari with long curly dark hair stands at center, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a yellow-coated linga. Behind the linga, golden deity murti of a male and female form stand adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and gold jewellery, with a red-and-gold draped cloth. On the left, several people in orange robes stand, one with prayer hands and a rudraksha mala. A small white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hand sits in front, and brass oil lamps flank the altar. No figure here is identifiable as a person beyond the robed attendants.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.2010-02-12