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A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing an abhishekam ritual before golden deity murtis of a crowned figure and a consort, both adorned with bright yellow, orange and red marigold garlands and gold jewellery. A man in a saffron-orange robe leans forward at a shivalinga-style stone pillar in the centre, while two other men in orange clothing stand to the left, one holding a small vessel and one with a rudraksha mala. A brass oil lamp with a flame is held at the far left, and tall brass lamp stands rise on the right. A white marble seated figure and a small red-clad figure sit on the altar below. The a person candidate is the man in orange in the centre; his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm, so unsure applies.

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A 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 copiesTemple abhishekam scene before a gilded pair of deity murtis seated on a red-draped dais, garlanded with yellow and red marigold flowers. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe stands at left with a gold-toned vessel in hand, while a figure in orange kneels at the central lingam-like pillar, pouring or offering. Two other orange-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a flame lamp at the upper left. Brass lamps with bird finials and a white marble seated figure in the foreground complete the shrine. Five people are visible in orange robes at the shrine, with a small pyramid-shaped brass object at lower left.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 copiesPhoto of a temple abhishekam before golden deity murtis of a seated god with a red turban and a goddess, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities. A kneeling priest in orange with a mala sits at left holding a plate. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a Shiva lingam and white marble figure sit before the altar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam in progress before two gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A man in a sleeveless saffron garment bends over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pedestal, pouring or touching it, while two attendants in saffron and orange robes stand beside him; one holds a small bell and the other a silver tray. A white marble seated figure and a small red-clad statue sit on the altar in front, with tall brass oil lamps at the right. The pale saffron vibhuti-marked attendant on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Three attendants appear in the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a gilded deity murti of a seated god and goddess, garlanded with yellow and red marigold and flower strands, with a crown on the male figure. A young priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at center, leaning over a small offering table and touching an orange silk cloth draped over a seated white marble figure. Behind him, a barefoot figure in red-orange robes stands at left, with a bald head and a red shawl. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a silver plate sit in front, and an ornate stone arch frames the shrine. The scene shows abhishekam-style temple worship.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 copiesInside a temple sanctum, a man in orange robes pours water from a brass pot over a black stone abhishekam basin in front of a golden deity murti adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-orange crown. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and a third in an orange shawl assist at the ritual. In front of the basin sits a small white marble figure of a seated sage, with a small red-clad figure to the right. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against orange draperies and carved stone pillars.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a figure in a saffron-orange robe leaning forward to place orange cloth over a white altar; the cloth bears a printed portrait of a long-haired figure. Behind the altar stands a gilded deity murti pair seated with crowns, bright red and orange garments, and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an ornate gold arch. A small white stone seated figure sits in front, with brass oil lamps on tall stands at the right. Red curtains hang in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine at night. A standing priest in an orange robe and orange shawl holds a flaming lamp toward a gilded deity murti of a seated couple, one with a red turban and crown, the other wearing a crown and gold armour. 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