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A 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.

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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 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 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 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.2010-01-01March 23 20082008-03-23 +2 copiesA 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 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.2010-01-01March 24 20082008-03-24Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes pours water from a golden kalasha over a black Shivalinga. Behind him stand gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, the Shiva figure wearing a red turban, a red tilak and jewelled necklaces, the Parvati figure in a red sari with a jewelled crown. A second person in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at the left edge, partly visible. A small white marble seated figure and a gold pot stand on the altar base. The man pouring water is a probable match for a person, based on his long hair and saffron robes, though his face is partly turned away. Water flows over the linga onto the stone base.2010-02-12December 19 20102010-12-19 +1 copies