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A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch. Central deity murti figures in gold and red with a crown and jewelled ornaments are garlanded with marigolds and orange-red flowers. In front, a devotee in an orange hooded robe leans forward and pours or offers something from a white vessel toward the murti. To the left, two more people in orange robes stand near brass pots, and a third figure in orange is partly visible. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a framed photograph with a garland sits at the bottom edge, showing a man with long dark hair. Orange and red drapes hang in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 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 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with a red and orange turban-like crown, gold jewellery and a red rudraksha-style necklace, framed by marigold and red flower garlands. In front, a dark Shivalinga on a black stone pedestal is being bathed by a man in saffron-orange robes who pours from a vessel. Three saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one holding a small tray and another wearing a rudraksha mala. A small white marble seated figure and brass oil lamps stand on the pedestal. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the role is described as a priest performing abhishekam.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies