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A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam. Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gilded arch, the Shiva figure holding a trident-like staff, with a black lingam with a central shaft placed before them on a stone base. A figure in saffron robes stands in front on the left, facing the deities. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand at the sides; one at the upper left and one at the upper right, one lowers his hands in prayer near the right side. A framed portrait with a garland sits at the bottom of the frame, showing a man with long hair in white and gold garland. Yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands frame the arch.

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A 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 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.2010-01-01A temple abhishekam at a gilded shrine with two large golden deity murtis seated side by side, one with a tall crown and one with a crown and red-orange garment. Four people in white dhoti and yellow-trimmed shawls attend. One man at left pours liquid from a brass vessel over the figures. A man at right in white holds a brass pot and a yellow-cloth-wrapped vessel. Nearer the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes bends over a shivalinga-like stone with a kalasha-shaped stand. A framed photo of a smiling man with garlands sits at the bottom of the frame. Marigold and tricolour garlands decorate the arch and pillars.2010-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam to a golden deity murti of a seated divine couple, with a gold arch behind them and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing the sanctum. A man in a saffron-orange robe and sash stands at center, pouring from a vessel onto the murti, while two men in white dhotis with yellow sashes pour from vessels at the upper left and right. A fourth man in white stands at the right edge. At the front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on an altar decorated with flowers, brass lamps and offering bowls. Four people are visible, plus statues and a printed portrait.2010-01-01A temple sanctum photograph during an abhishekam to a pair of gold deity murtis seated on a throne, one in orange and one in white sari-like drapery. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand on wooden platforms pouring liquid over the murtis, while a man in saffron robes stands in front, holding a vessel. A framed portrait with a garland is set on a tiered stand of brass oil lamps in the foreground. Orange-and-yellow marigold garlands drape the arches and pillars, and red curtains frame the scene.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.2010-01-01A 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 photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a gilded deity murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. A man in saffron robes stands at the centre, pouring liquid over the murti, while two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour from brass vessels above, and a fourth man in white stands at the right. Marigold and yellow-purple flower garlands drape the arch pillars, and a brass kalasha sits on the black base. Below, a framed portrait labelled with a photo of a smiling man in white is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. Four physical people are visible.2010-01-01Photograph 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam to a golden deity murti of Shiva seated with a consort, shown with four arms. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at left pouring liquid from a vessel toward the murti, while priests in white dhoti and shawl attend on either side and at the back. Marigold and yellow garlands drape the golden arch and the shrine, and red curtains with green fringe frame the scene. In the foreground, a framed portrait of a man in orange garments sits on a white-draped table ringed with many silver bowls of offerings. The saffron-robed figure's identity is not established from appearance.2010-01-01