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Inside 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.

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A temple abhishekam in progress before a golden deity murti pair. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a hood pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a tall gold-coloured lingam-like pillar in the foreground, with both hands on the vessel. Behind, two gold-clad deity figures stand under a gilded arch wreathed with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves; one wears an orange turban and a gold crown, the other a crown and layered necklaces. Brass standing lamps line both sides, and a small white figure sits at the base of the altar. The scene is a South Indian style temple shrine with carved stone walls.2010-01-02 +3 copiesA 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 copiesA 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.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 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 temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red turban and a crown, the other with a jewelled crown and ornate gold armour. A man in orange ochre robes stands in the foreground pouring liquid from a bowl onto a dark stone lingam set before the murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, also in orange robes, stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps line the shrine, and small offerings sit on a stone plinth below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02January 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 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a hood pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a golden lingam-shaped abhishekam stand. Behind the stand are two gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red and orange turban and beaded necklaces, the other crowned and adorned with gold armour-like ornaments. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers frame the golden arch, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small white statue sits in the foreground. The pouring figure is the only physical person visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a robed figure in an orange saffron garment with a hood pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a gold-plated deity murti. The seated gold-coloured deity figures wear ornate golden crowns, pearl-like necklaces and gold armour-style adornments, with one wearing a red turban. The central lingam-like stone form is set on a dark base, surrounded by floral garlands in yellow, red and green. A second man in orange robes with a long beard stands at the left holding a small brass vessel. Brass oil lamps stand at the right and a small figure of a devotee and a small deity figure sit in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copies