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Photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A golden deity murti, seated with a crown and red-and-gold garments, is framed by a golden arch and marigold and garland decorations. In front, a white-robed deity figure sits on a white-draped platform. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and centre: one holds a tray of offerings, the other reaches toward the platform. Brass oil lamps line the right side. At the lower right a man in white with an orange shawl faces the shrine, and at the lower left a person in white with a yellow shawl is visible. A framed portrait with a garland sits at the bottom centre. Four or five physical people are visible, and no figure is clearly identifiable as the a person.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph inside a temple sanctum during an abhishekam. A figure in a saffron-orange garment pours liquid over a black stone lingam on a dark pedestal, in front of gilded deity murtis of a crowned god and goddess, draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Behind the pedestal sits a small golden-yellow image. Two other saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one bearded and one shaved-headed; one holds a brass vessel. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side. The deity figures are decorated in gold with jewelled crowns and necklaces, the taller one wearing a red-and-gold turban. No individual is identifiable as a person by the visible cues, so the presence of a person is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum showing an abhishekam being performed before a pair of gold-and-silver deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A priest in saffron robes stands at centre, pouring from a white vessel toward the deities, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a small brass pot to the left and a bald saffron-clad man stands behind. Tall brass oil lamps stand on the right, and a framed portrait garlanded with white flowers sits in the foreground showing a smiling man in saffron with a rudraksha mala. A cameraman in an orange shawl films at the lower right. Red and gold drapery frames the shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple sanctum during abhishekam. A man in orange robes stands at the centre, leaning forward with both hands on a black shivalingam set on a dark stone pedestal. Behind him are two large gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and rudraksha-style beads, the other in gold armour with a crown, both framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. Three other people in orange and saffron clothing stand to the left, one wearing a beaded mala. In the foreground a small white marble seated figure with hands folded sits on the base. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange curtain hangs at left.2010-01-02 +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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies