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December 28 2009

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A photograph of a temple worship scene in which a priest in white dhoti and a white upper cloth, shaved-headed and seen from behind, performs aarti with a lit lamp before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like dais. The central murti wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style mala and gold jewellery; the murti on the right wears a jewelled crown, a green silk sari and ornate pearl necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, and a green cloth canopy with gold trim frames them. A small Shiva lingam stands in the foreground near a trident-shaped ritual implement.2011-12-01A woman in a pale mint-green salwar with a white dupatta bends forward to pour liquid from a silver pot over a black stone platform before a shrine. Behind her two gilded deity murtis stand under a garland-draped arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. The male figure wears a red turban, gold necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border and gold jewellery. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine. The scene shows abhishekam at a temple.2009-12-28A person in an orange saffron robe, seen from behind with hair tied up, performs abhishekam at a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati on a pedestal. The Shiva figure wears a red turban, rudraksha and ornate gold necklaces, and holds a trident; the goddess beside him wears a pink sari, a crown and heavy jewellery, with a flower garland framing them. A shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base receives the offering, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge and green coconuts visible.2009-06-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl on the left, reaching toward a small dark stone shivalinga in the foreground. Behind it sit two golden metal deity murtis seated on a teal cloth-draped dais, one wearing a tall crown and garlands, the other holding a trident-like staff and wearing a red and green silk sari-style garment with gold jewellery. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the background, and a golden canopy frames the shrine. The priest appears to be performing a ritual offering or abhishekam at the lingam.2011-03-03A priest in an orange-brown cloth and a leopard-print lower garment pours water from a silver vessel over a pair of deity murtis, a shell-like kalasha-style offering poured in abhishekam. He wears a rudraksha mala on his head and neck, with bangles on his arms. Behind him, the deity murtis stand under a canopy of garlands in yellow, white and red marigold and rose strands. The left murti wears a tall crown with a crescent moon and a leopard-print turban, and holds golden implements; the right murti wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces, a green and red silk sari, and a garland. Gold trim and a golden arch frame the shrine.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A priest in an orange saffron garment with a white tilak and sacred thread stands at left, pouring a yellow liquid from a golden vessel onto a black shivalinga. Behind him are two large golden deity murti figures adorned with green and gold silk, rudraksha malas, jewelled crowns and necklaces, surrounded by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-12-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12March 07 20162016-03-07A temple photograph of a pada puja at a Shiva temple. A man in a purple dhoti and matching shawl, with gold bangles and a gold necklace, holds a silver plate and pours or offers from it toward the image. Beside him, a priest in an orange ochre cloth stands with his arm extended over the lingam-shaped base. Behind them, two gold-coloured deity murtis are dressed in purple and orange garments, with crowns and gold ornaments, framed by a golden arch and a large arrangement of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The scene is lit by warm temple lighting.2011-12-14January 02 20132013-01-02