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A temple abhishekam scene in front of gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, adorned with jewelled necklaces, crowns and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. In the foreground a person in orange robes with a shaved head pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall dark lingam on a stone base. A small orange-clad figure and a red-draped statue sit on the lower ledge in front. Red drapes and greenery frame the altar.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photo inside a temple shrine showing a figure in saffron-orange robes with the head covered, seen from behind, pouring liquid from a brass pot onto a tall stone lingam, an abhishekam. Behind the lingam stand gleaming gold-coloured deity murtis in ornate jewelled crowns, garlands and necklaces, one wearing an orange turban. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame the golden arch. A small statue of a turbaned figure and a red-clad figure stand on the altar ledge in front. The scene is lit warmly.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red shimmering curtain and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holds a trident and a small sprig, and wears a maroon garment. The figure on the right has a tall black hair bun with jewelled pins, layered gold necklaces, a maroon saree with a gold border, and a long braid. Both are draped with marigold garlands in yellow and red with green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-07-31January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesAbhishekam in a temple: a person in a saffron-orange garment with a draped hood pours liquid from a brass vessel into a silver bowl held over a golden deity murti. The golden murti wears a red-stoned necklace, ornate jewelled armour and bangles, and is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Golden liquid streams down over the murti onto a white cloth below. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge. Red and gold drapery hangs behind. A second person in orange assists at the bowl. Liquid pours over the murti in a ritual bath.2010-01-02 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 13 20132013-06-13January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam in a temple. A figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe pours liquid from a metal vessel onto a gold-plated deity murti, seated, with a red-and-gold crown and rich jewelled necklaces, and water flowing down into a silver bowl on a stone pedestal. Marigold and red flower garlands surround the murti. On the left, a bearded man in orange garments stands beside tall brass oil lamps. A small golden statue of a devotee sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +3 copies