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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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.2010-01-01A golden murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati-style forms, receives milk abhishekam. Three priests perform the ritual: on the left an older bearded man in white dhoti and shawl pours from a bronze vessel, on the right a man in white dhoti with a yellow sash pours from a kalasha-like pot, and in the foreground a figure in saffron robes bends over the base, pouring liquid over the image. The murtis are adorned with gold jewellery and necklaces, the female form wears an orange-red sari, and a deep red cloth hangs behind them. Milk streaks over the gold surfaces and the altar base.2010-01-01A photograph of a milk abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine. Two gold-coloured deity murti, a male figure with a tall crown and a female figure in an orange sari with a crown, are being bathed. A man in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head wrap bends low at the base of the statues, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a lingam-shaped stone at their feet. Two priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand on a raised platform, one at left pouring from a brass pot and one at right with a pot raised above his head. A gilded arch frames the scene and a maroon cloth hangs behind the figures.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 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 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.2010-01-01June 15 20092009-06-15January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies