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A photograph inside a temple shrine during a linga abhishekam. A woman in a white sari with a green shawl pours liquid over a black shivalinga set on a stone yoni pedestal, in front of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with yellow and orange garlands. An older man with a long white beard, wearing a white dhoti and yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala, stands at left near a priest in white. Around the base, a group of girls and women in orange, yellow, pink, blue and white saris and salwar kameez, with braided hair and flower adornments, face the shrine, while a man in a white shirt stands at far left. Green and orange cloth and banana leaves decorate the shrine arch, and brass oil lamps stand on the right.

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A photograph of a Shiva temple shrine with a large golden deity murti seated on a pedestal, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a red turban-like crown, and rudraksha-style ornaments. In front stands a dark black stone shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, with brass lamps beside it and banana leaves framing the golden arch. Several devotees gather at the shrine: a woman in a green sari and a woman in a light blue sari with a brass vessel, and a line of girls and women in orange, yellow and green salwar kameez and saris, some with marigold garlands in their hair, offering prayers. An older man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, and a figure in a blue garment is at the right. Greenery and temple stonework surround the scene, consistent with abhishekam and darshan at a Shiva shrine.2010-02-12A woman in a pale blue sari pours water over a black Shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal, performing abhishekam at a shrine. Behind her, a golden deity murti with a crown and ornaments stands in a gilded arch, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a red cloth. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl and a long white beard stands at left with hands folded, and a woman in green sari stands beside him. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees including children in bright dresses, and a woman in orange sari with a beaded necklace, watch. Green banana leaves frame the carved stone pillars and orange curtains.2010-02-12A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. Women in white and cream saris pour liquid from a silver vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal. Behind them stands a deity murti of Shiva with a trident, orange turban and a long white and rudraksha-style necklace, beside a female murti in pink and red garments. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, with green drapery below. Blue cloth hangs at the sides, brass lamps and white and purple flower arrangements frame the shrine, and a small seated figure in pink sits at the right edge.2008-12-31A 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.2010-02-12Women in saffron, orange and white saris perform abhishekam at a shrine decorated with white and purple flowers and garlands. Two colourful deity murtis stand behind a dark stone lingam set on a black basin, one wearing a red-orange crown and gold necklaces, the other in a pink and magenta sari with gold ornaments. Brass lamps and a kalasha stand on the platform, and a man in a red dhoti and white garland stands at the right edge.2008-12-31August 25 20172017-08-25July 19 20102010-07-19July 19 20102010-07-19A photograph of devotees gathered before a shrine with two deity murtis under a stone arch, the figures wearing red and yellow garments and garlanded with marigold and yellow flower strands. A golden kalasha-like vessel sits on a gilded stand in front, flanked by brass oil lamps. A man in white clothes bends forward in prayer at the center, while women in saris, including one in a red sari with patterns and one in a white dress, and children stand nearby. Orange curtains frame the carved grey stone pillars of the temple structure.2010-07-10December 31 20082008-12-31January 17 20102010-01-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis, one in an orange-red turban and bejewelled necklaces, the other in a magenta sari and gold jewellery, both seated beside a bull. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone Shivalingam set in a stone yoni-peetha. Nearby, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at left, and a person in white with an orange wrap holds a camera at right. Green draped cloth, garlands of orange, yellow and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps surround the shrine, indicating abhishekam ritual worship during a temple celebration.2008-12-31