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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in a saffron-orange hooded robe pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a golden deity murti, a sacred abhishekam offering. The gold deity figures wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small white marble statue sits at the base. Only the robed figure and a partly visible attendant in red are physical people.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron wrap performing abhishekam on a golden lingam-style deity pair. The attendant in orange, seen from behind, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a golden shivalingam-like form in a silver bowl. Two gilded deity murtis sit behind, one wearing an orange turban and the other a gold crown and armour-like ornaments, both adorned with jewelry. Marigold and red garlands frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small white figure in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine, a person in saffron-orange robes with the head covered stands at a golden lingam-like abhishekam setup, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the central stone linga. Behind them, two gilded deity murtis stand under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The deity on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the deity on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour with a green-and-gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the scene, and a small white figure sits at the base of the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +3 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02A temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at the center pouring liquid from a vessel onto a tall gold-coated shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base, while a second saffron-robed attendant reaches in beside him. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes stands holding a flat tray. Brass oil lamps line the sides of the shrine. The central figure's clothes and posture are not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple sanctum of a golden deity pair seated under a gold arch decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a red curtain. A sannyasi in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone lingam on a black pedestal during abhishekam. Beside him, two more saffron-robed men stand: one with long hair holding a brass pot, another bearded holding a brass pot. A bald attendant in orange stands behind. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a small golden figure sits at the base.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum of a gilded deity pair seated on a raised platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a gold arched backdrop. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at the left, leaning in and touching the deity's gilded form during abhishekam, with a yellow flower offering nearby. Two more people in orange and red robes stand at the left edge holding a tray of flowers. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits on the altar below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of an abhishekam in a temple sanctum. A man in a full-length orange robe with a hood stands at center, pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a silver-gold shivalinga on a stone platform. Behind him an assistant in orange holds a bowl of offerings, while on the left a bearded man in orange carries a brass pot. Before them stand golden deity murtis of a seated male and female form, adorned with jewelry, a red turban-style crown and a golden crown, framed by a garland arch of yellow, red and green flowers. Brass oil lamps line the sides, and a small figure and another visible devotee appear in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam scene in front of a golden deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop. A man in orange saffron robes stands at the center holding a round brass vessel over a lingam-shaped abhishekam stone, pouring liquid. To the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and stands near brass oil lamps. Ornate golden lamp stands line the right side. A small figure in orange is seen at the lower left foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dais, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a golden crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at left, reaching toward the murtis with flowers. Two more people in orange robes stand at the left edge, one holding a tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white marble seated figure sits on the altar below. The walls are carved stone with orange cloth hangings.2010-01-02 +1 copies