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A temple abhishekam scene before a pair of gold-plated deity murtis of a seated male and female form, both adorned with garlands, jewelry and a red-jewelled necklace; the figure on the left wears an orange turban. A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with a wrapped cloth stands at left and reaches toward a black shivalinga-like base covered with yellow flowers. Two attendants in orange robes stand at left, one holding a tray of yellow flowers. Brass lamp stands line the altar, and a white marble statue of a standing figure with raised hand sits in the foreground beside a small red-clad figure. Marigold and rose garlands frame the altar.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a robed figure in an orange saffron garment with a hood pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a gold-plated deity murti. The seated gold-coloured deity figures wear ornate golden crowns, pearl-like necklaces and gold armour-style adornments, with one wearing a red turban. The central lingam-like stone form is set on a dark base, surrounded by floral garlands in yellow, red and green. A second man in orange robes with a long beard stands at the left holding a small brass vessel. Brass oil lamps stand at the right and a small figure of a devotee and a small deity figure sit in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red turban and a crown, the other with a jewelled crown and ornate gold armour. A man in orange ochre robes stands in the foreground pouring liquid from a bowl onto a dark stone lingam set before the murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, also in orange robes, stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps line the shrine, and small offerings sit on a stone plinth below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam in a temple. A figure in orange robes with a hooded cloth pours liquid from a vessel over a golden deity murti, while another orange-clad attendant holds a silver bowl beneath. The golden murti wears a red turban, jewelled necklaces, a gold crown and armour-like ornaments, surrounded by garlands of yellow and red marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure sits at the base of the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with a wrap pours liquid from a metal vessel over a golden deity murti seated on a throne, with the stream falling onto a black stone base. The gilded murti wears an orange turban, jewelled necklaces, a red gem and gold armour. Flower garlands in yellow, orange and red frame the murti. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes stands beside brass oil lamps, and another attendant's hands hold a tray near the stream. A small figure in a turban sits at the base. Brass lamps stand on either side.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam scene in front of a golden deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop. A man in orange saffron robes stands at the center holding a round brass vessel over a lingam-shaped abhishekam stone, pouring liquid. To the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and stands near brass oil lamps. Ornate golden lamp stands line the right side. A small figure in orange is seen at the lower left foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing an abhishekam being performed on a black shiva lingam placed before a golden murti of a deity pair with a red-and-orange turban-like crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Three people stand at left: a young man in orange robes holding a small object, a bald man in orange with a beaded necklace, and a man in orange robes with bare shoulders pouring or touching the lingam. A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hand and brass lamps stand on the right and foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple sanctum of an abhishekam. A man in orange robes stands at the centre, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a black shivalingam on a stone pedestal, with a metal tray held beneath. To the left, two more men in orange and saffron clothing stand holding brass vessels. Behind the lingam are two golden deity murtis, one with a red and orange headdress and the other with a crown, draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. A white marble seated figure sits in the foreground, and tall brass oil lamps line the right side.2010-01-02 +1 copies