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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a sandal-paste forehead mark and a long garland, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp in a temple shrine. Before him, a golden deity pair with a trident and a red-and-gold crown is seated on a red cloth, with a golden shiva lingam in front wrapped in a garland of white and purple flowers. A small orange seated figurine of a sannyasi with a raised hand is placed on the golden base below. Woven baskets with lamps and a tray of bananas sit on the platform, and a golden arch frames the shrine.

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December 28 20112011-12-28January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 12 20102010-06-12June 12 20102010-06-12December 19 20102010-12-19Photograph 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 copiesNovember 06 20142014-11-06November 11 20102010-11-11A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a golden arched frame around a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped platform. The gilded figures wear red turbans, ornate necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and one holds a trident-like weapon. In front, a white marble statue in orange robes and a red turban sits with hands folded, wearing a rudraksha mala and crowned with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a bell, a small plate and a ceremonial vessel stand around the shrine, and a tiger-striped mat lies at the lower left.2010-11-30Photograph 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 copiesDecember 28 20112011-12-28