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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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02Inside 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 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesA temple abhishekam scene in which a figure in orange saffron robes, head covered by an orange cloth, pours water from a silver vessel over a central stone lingam-shaped form set on a base. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands; one wears a red and gold crown and a red turban-style headdress, the other a gold crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame the shrine arch, with brass oil lamps and a golden lamp stand at the edges.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 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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple sanctum during an abhishekam. A figure in a saffron-orange garment pours liquid over a black stone lingam on a dark pedestal, in front of gilded deity murtis of a crowned god and goddess, draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Behind the pedestal sits a small golden-yellow image. Two other saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one bearded and one shaved-headed; one holds a brass vessel. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side. The deity figures are decorated in gold with jewelled crowns and necklaces, the taller one wearing a red-and-gold turban. No individual is identifiable as a person by the visible cues, so the presence of a person is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copies