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June 13 20132013-06-13June 25 20132013-06-25June 25 20132013-06-25 +1 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25 +2 copiesInside a gold-framed shrine, a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes bends forward and lights an oil lamp on a black stone pedestal before a black lingam. Behind him, two gilded deity murti stand under a green backdrop: the left figure has a crown, a green turban-like headdress, a rudraksha mala and garlands, and holds a trident-like weapon; the right figure wears a gold crown, white garlands and a teal and gold sari. A smaller gilded figure in a green-curtained niche to the right wears an orange turban and a red-brown garment. A child in red stands at the left edge, and a woman in a red sari holds a book at the right. Brass vessels sit at the lower left.2013-06-25June 27 20132013-06-27 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with sacred white markings on his chest and forehead, pouring or offering at a black Shivalinga on a stone base. Behind the linga sit two gilded deity murtis under a richly carved golden arch against green drapery: the left murti wears a red-and-green turban and rudraksha-style beaded garlands, holding a trident, and the right wears a tall jeweled crown, blue-green sari and jasmine garlands. In front stand small metal yantra-shaped vessels, a metal figure and pink flower offerings. Ritual abhishekam scene.2013-06-13February 06 20142014-02-06A photograph of an abhishekam at a golden-arched shrine. A young priest with a shaved head, orange garment and white sacred markings stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel over a black stone Shivalingam set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind it sits a pair of deity murtis on a red and orange draped backdrop: a figure in a red turban and gold-toned ornaments holding a trident, and a figure in a green and red sari with red garlands and white beaded jewellery. A small golden temple-tower model and a small golden standing figure rest on a wooden tray in front. Water splashes across the floor.2013-06-22June 27 20132013-06-27 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap at left, holding a small offering dish with a flame near a golden chair. Behind them stand gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands, a crown, and jewelry, with a trident and gold ornaments. In front, a dark stone shivalinga sits on a black pedestal with yellow turmeric markings, and a small golden pyramid-shaped object is in the foreground. A teal cloth drapes the shrine, with orange curtains and marigold garlands overhead. No living person is visible in the shrine except the priest, and there is no a person candidate.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A bare-chested priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti, with a garland of red and white flowers and a shaved head, holds a lit camphor aarti flame before a golden-framed niche. Two orange-robed attendants stand to the left; one holds a silver tray. Inside the niche, a pair of large deity murtis are dressed in red, yellow and teal garments with crowns, garlands and necklaces, with a cobra hood above one figure. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a red curtain frames the shrine. A small white statue of a seated figure with a garland sits at the front. The scene shows an aarti performed as part of a puja.2012-04-24