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A photograph of a temple shrine during a milk abhishekam. A large gold-toned deity murti of Shiva with a crown and his consort seated beside him is being bathed with milk poured from brass vessels. An orange-robed sannyasi standing at the centre pours from a pot over the central lingam-shaped base, while white-clad priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls assist on both sides, one pouring from a vessel held high at the top left and another holding a vessel at right. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers frame the arch and stand on either side, and orange curtains hang at the edges. In front, a framed portrait of a young man in saffron-toned clothing sits on a flower-decorated altar with brass bowls of offerings. Watermarked archive text is omitted.

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A temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form with crowns, stand in an arched niche decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl pours liquid from a golden vessel over the central image while another priest in white stands at right. In the foreground a figure in orange robes bends over a basin, pouring water from a jug. A framed portrait stands at the bottom with a garland and small oil lamps in front of it. Stone carvings line the walls and a small brass lamp sits on the ledge.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 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A temple abhishekam in progress before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati under a gilded arch. A man in saffron-orange robes bends at a stone shivalinga-style vessel and pours water, while two priests in white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawls stand on the platform pouring from brass vessels over the deities. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers and green leaves frame the scene. In front, a framed portrait garlanded with flowers sits above silver bowls of offerings.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 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.2010-01-01A 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 photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised pedestal under a gilded arch. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe, with a bare upper body and wrapped cloth, stands at the left in front of the murti, arms raised toward it. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand at the sides, one at the left edge and one at the right. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers frame the arch. In the foreground, a framed photograph of a long-haired man in orange-saffron clothing and a garland sits on a draped table beside a row of brass bowls holding offerings, with a small white figure below.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam ceremony. Two golden deity murtis, one male and one female, sit on a golden throne backdrop framed by an arch. Two priests in white dhotis stand on either side, one pouring from a pot at the murti's head. A figure in saffron robes stands centrally with a ritual vessel. A framed photograph of a woman in orange robes, garlanded with flowers, sits on a table. Tiers of brass bowls and kalasha-like vessels in front, marigold and jasmine garlands draped over the shrine, orange curtains on both sides.2010-01-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers hung in strands on the pillars. Two deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal are adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. A woman in an orange sari stands at the centre pouring from a vessel toward the murtis, while a man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a brass pot on the left and another attendant in white kneels at the lower right. A silver lamp stand and flower-decorated sacred items sit on the floor in front. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam in progress.2007-01-01