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Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a golden deity pair seated on a raised pedestal, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a green foliage backdrop. One figure wears a red and orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the other wears a golden crown and ornate gold armour. A black lingam stands on the central platform. In front, a standing man in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, while a bald man in orange and a beaded necklace kneels at the left edge, apparently assisting. A small white marble figure sits in the foreground. Tall brass oil lamps flank the right side of the shrine. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam-style puja before a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities, while a seated bald priest in orange clothing and a beaded necklace kneels at left holding a metal bowl. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small white marble figure of a seated devotee sits at the base, with a pedestal bearing a dark stone lingam-like object in front of the deities.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. Two gilded metal deity murtis with red and yellow garlands sit behind a dark stone lingam set on a raised altar. A figure in a sleeveless orange robe stands at left holding a small brass vessel and pouring toward the lingam. A bald man in orange robes with a beaded necklace kneels at the far left edge holding a plate. Brass oil lamps stand at right, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front of the altar. Red drapes frame the shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhoto inside a temple sanctum of a golden murti pair seated on a raised platform, one wearing a red and orange turban with a crown and rudraksha-style necklace, the other with a tall gold crown and ornate jewellery, flanked by yellow and red marigold garlands on an arched frame. In front stands a black lingam on a yoni base with yellow flowers, and a white marble seated figure sits at the lower edge. A standing man in an orange robe with hands joined in namaskar faces the deities at left, while two attendants in orange robes stand near a tray of marigold petals. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum during an abhishekam. A standing man in orange saffron robes and a draped orange cloth holds a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. Behind is a gilded deity murti of a seated figure with a trident and a companion figure, both gold-coloured, adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and red fabric. A black Shiva lingam stands on a dark stone base in front, with brass oil lamps on stands at the sides. A small white marble statue of a seated figure and a small red-clad figurine sit on the altar below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gilded deity murti seated with a red cloth behind it, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one holding a plate and lamp, the other with a bare shaved head and rudraksha-style beads. A small white seated statue sits on the altar base in front, with tall brass lamps at right. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dais, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a golden crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A man in an orange sleeveless robe stands at left, reaching toward the murtis with flowers. Two more people in orange robes stand at the left edge, one holding a tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white marble seated figure sits on the altar below. The walls are carved stone with orange cloth hangings.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 copies