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Photograph of a temple ritual with a large gold-coloured metal deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, the figure in orange-saffron cloth with a crown, placed under an ornate gold arch behind a red curtain. In the foreground at lower left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a shaved head and glasses kneels beside a dark stone Shivalingam, reaching toward it with his hands, while a younger man in white with a yellow shawl holds a metal plate of offerings. At center left, a bearded man in a cream-white dhoti and shawl stands near a wooden table. At upper right, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain and sandalwood tilak holds a tray with two small brass vessels.

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A temple photograph of a milk abhishekam at a gilded deity murti seated on a lotus pedestal, with an orange-draped figure and a figure with a flute beside it. A saffron-robed priest on the left pours from a small vessel toward a shivalingam-like stone base, while a bearded man in white stands behind them. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a white tilak and a beaded necklace holds a brass plate with a kalasha-type vessel. A gold arch frames the murti and red drapery hangs behind. Visible people: four, with the priest, the bearded man and the man in white on the right, plus a partly visible figure near the base. No candidate is clearly identified by appearance, so roles are given.2010-01-01A temple sanctum with a gilded shrine holding two golden deity murtis, one standing and one seated, both adorned with crowns. Four men perform abhishekam: a figure in saffron-orange robes pours from a kalasha at the centre, while attendants in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour from metal pots on either side and one stands at the right holding a vessel. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers frame the arch. In front of the shrine a framed portrait labelled with a name shows a smiling man in orange garments and a rudraksha mala, and a small white statue sits on the altar. The portrait's figure is a depiction and not a physical person in the scene.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden murti of a deity couple seated on a pedestal beneath an ornate golden arch, with a maroon cloth behind them. The male figure holds a lamp-like object, and the female figure wears an orange sari. In the foreground a person in orange robes and head wrap, seen from behind, makes an offering toward the murtis. To the left an older bearded man in white with a yellow cloth presses his palms together, and to the right a younger man in white dhoti and yellow shawl with a tilak on his forehead stands with hands folded in prayer. A tall cylindrical stone lingam-like offering with flowers sits in front of the pedestal, and a trident stands at the edge of the frame.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple sanctum of gold-plated Shiva and Parvati murti seated side by side under a golden arch, the figure on the left holding a trident. A figure in orange robes stands at the centre-left, reaching toward the deities with a hand and offering. Two men in white dhotis, one bearded and one bare-chested with a yellow cloth, stand flanking the image. Floral garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds frame the deities and the shrine. In the foreground a framed portrait labelled with a name is garlanded and set before oil lamps and offerings. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja.2010-01-01A temple shrine with golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, seated under a gold arched frame, being bathed in an abhishekam. Two white-clad priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour liquid from metal vessels over the figures. A man in an orange robe stands in front, pouring from a vessel into a shivalinga on a pedestal. Another man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the right and a helper stands at the left holding a small vessel. Garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers frame the shrine. Five people are visible.2010-01-01Inside a temple shrine, a golden abhishekam is being performed before a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate golden arch. The seated figure on the left holds a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears an orange dress. Flower garlands in yellow, orange and red hang along both sides of the shrine. Standing at the left, a bearded man in a white dhoti and shawl watches. Near him, a saffron-robed sannyasi with a shaved head kneels or stoops toward the offerings. Two men in white dhotis with yellow sashes tend the altar on the right. In the foreground, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits among garlands and a row of oil lamps.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine, priests perform worship before a gilded arched frame enclosing a tall deity murti in orange and red garments with a trident and garlands of marigolds and tulsi-like beads. In the foreground, a priest in a red-and-gold-bordered dhoti bends forward over offerings with a second priest in white beside him, a brass pot and fruits and corn set on the floor. A bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti kneels and a standing sculpted figure with long garlands of yellow flowers stands at right. No identifiable a person appearance is visible; the visible figures are priests and a statue.2014-11-06A photograph of a shrine setting with two large gilded metal statues seated side by side under an ornate golden arch. The foreground statue wears an orange-saffron robe, a tall crown and bangles, with one hand raised in blessing; the statue beside it wears a similar crown. Standing at either side are three living men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders, wearing rudraksha malas, white and red ash marks on their foreheads and arms, and holding their hands together in prayer. Red drapes hang behind the shrine, and a small brass lamp stands at the lower left.2011-09-19A photograph taken at night of a temple abhishekam. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange cloth, pours water from a silver vessel over a black stone lingam set before two decorated deity murti figures, one of which wears a red and white sari-like garment and yellow-and-red marigold garlands. Around the lingam is a yellow turmeric-stained base. Behind him, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at left, a man in a cream dhoti with a gold chain and red-striped cloth stands next to him holding a red cloth, and another orange-robed figure is partly visible at the far left edge. Marigold petals lie on the floor.2007-02-16July 05 20102010-07-05