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A temple shrine with a black stone Shivalinga on a black lingam base receiving abhishekam. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the centre pouring from a vessel onto the linga. Behind him a golden deity murti with garlands and a red headcloth stands in a golden arched niche with orange cloth draped behind. On the left, an older bearded man with a yellow shawl and rudraksha-style beads stands by a row of brass vessels, while another person in white stands at the edge. A brass lamp stands at right and a small pyramid-shaped brass object sits in front. The attendee and priest in white and yellow are the only visible people.

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A devotee in white dhoti and shirt pours liquid over a black lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha, performing abhishekam before a golden deity murti pair seated under a gold arch. Both murtis wear red-and-gold headdresses, gold jewellery and garlands of yellow and green flowers. Behind them hang orange and teal cloths, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at right. At left, an older bearded man with grey hair wears a white dhoti, a yellow shawl and a beaded necklace, watching the ritual. The scene is a temple shrine with carved stone pillars.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shivalinga. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at center, pouring liquid from a metal vessel onto a black stone shivalinga set on a dark base. Behind him stands a deity murti in gold, with a red and gold crown, red sash, gold ornaments and a large garland of yellow and pink flowers, seated on a peach-coloured cloth. To the left, a bearded man in white robes with a yellow shawl and a beaded necklace watches the ritual. The setting is a stone temple pavilion with carved gold-framed arch, a green backdrop and foliage visible outside.2010-02-12A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes stands at left, hands folded, while a devotee in a white and lavender sari-style wrap bends forward to pour water over a black lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti pair with crowns, jewelled necklaces and red and gold garments, framed by a gold arch and red curtains. A garland of yellow and pink flowers hangs on the right deity. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small red-clad figure sits at the far right edge. Flower petals are scattered on the stone platform, consistent with an abhishekam.2009-12-22December 16 20092009-12-16A temple shrine scene: a priest in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala pours a flame or offering over a black Shiva linga on a dark stone yoni base. Behind it, a gilded arched frame surrounds a deity murti pair with orange and red garments, marigold garlands and necklaces, and a red drape. Flanking statues wear marigold garlands. A second priest in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a small kalasha and brass lamps sit on a side table. Smoke or incense drifts in the foreground.2014-11-06Priests perform abhishekam at a shivalinga in a temple shrine with golden arch framing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure in red and pink garments with gold necklaces and yellow marigold garlands. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold borders pours water from a brass kalasha over the black lingam on a dark yoni pitha. Two more white-clad priests stand behind, one holding a brass vessel, another in red tilak touching the lingam. On the right a seated sage statue wears gold ornaments, rudraksha and a marigold garland. Red cloth and brass vessels surround the scene.2014-11-06June 12 20102010-06-12December 22 20092009-12-22August 28 20152015-08-28A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess behind a richly carved gold arch, decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck stands at the left, holding a small vessel and offering over the deities. Another man in a dark shirt stands at the far left edge. Tall brass oil lamps flank the right side, and red drapery hangs behind the shrine.2009-11-19November 06 20142014-11-06A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine. A man in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl pours milk from a white vessel over a dark stone shivalinga set on a black pedestal. Behind him stands a large deity murti in red and gold sari-like garment, gold crown and ornaments, draped in yellow and orange-red garlands. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a blue cap and garland sits at right. Copyright and source text overlays appear on the image.2009-12-28