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Photo 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph 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.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesA temple shrine photo showing a golden metal murti pair of seated deities adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and green garlands, flanked by yellow and red flower garlands. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe stands at left with hands folded in prayer, beside a brass oil lamp stand and a tray. In front is a dark shivalinga on a stone base, decorated with yellow flowers, with a small white marble figure of a devotee in the foreground. The scene appears to be a puja or darshan at the altar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhoto inside a temple sanctum at night. Golden deity murti of a standing figure with crown and jewelled garments, with a rounded black shivalinga on a stone base in front. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam: one in front bending over the linga with bare upper body, another with a shaved head and rudraksha mala beside him, and a third with long hair at left holding an offering. Garlands of yellow and red flowers frame the altar, with brass oil lamps on tall stands at right and a white marble seated figure with a small clay shrine in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies