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Photograph inside a temple of a large decorated murti of a seated deity pair, one figure in an orange-red turban and red garments holding trident-like staffs and the other in pink-red robes, both adorned with gold jewellery and layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers framed by a gilded arch and teal backdrop. In front stands a black stone shivalinga on a lotus-shaped yoni base, and two people in white clothes stand with their backs to the camera at the lower left, facing the deities, with fresh flower garlands laid on the floor below.

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July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A black Shivalinga stands on a stone yoni pitha in the centre, with water running over it. Two men perform the abhishekam: one in a white shirt and grey trousers pours from a metal vessel, and another in a white shirt and light trousers holds a steel pot and stands beside the linga. Behind them stands a large pair of deity murtis, one in red and gold with a crown and trident, the other in red and magenta with a crown and ornate necklaces, both garlanded with bright floral garlands. Red and orange drapes frame the shrine. At the lower right, a white and orange statue of a seated saint with a raised hand is visible.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A temple shrine with an ornate golden arch framing a seated deity murti of a couple: the central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, holds a trident and a staff, and wears heavy gold jewellery and marigold garlands, beside a consort in a pink sari with garlands. A black stone pitha holds a shivalinga-like cylinder and a small brass kalasha sits at the base. Orange drapes hang on both sides and brass lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground a standing man in a white dhoti and a yellow waist sash faces the shrine, and a kneeling figure in pink cloth bows at the lower right.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam at a black stone shivalinga on a raised platform. An elderly man in a white shirt and grey trousers, barefoot, pours water from a silver vessel over the linga. Behind him stand golden deity murti in red and magenta silk, adorned with gold jewellery, necklaces and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers within a gilded arch with teal drapery. Another man in white and a person in red stand at the left edge, one holding a silver container. Purple and white flower garlands decorate the platform edge.2011-07-15December 28 20092009-12-28February 25 20112011-02-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a red backdrop. Two ornately decorated deity murti stand behind a large gold shivalinga with three horizontal lines, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown and jewelled necklaces; the right figure wears a striped crown and white garment with gold ornaments. In the foreground a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits with palms pressed together in prayer at the left. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots and a bowl of offerings sit on the altar, and a small orange-clad figure stands near the base of the lingam.2010-07-13A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti seated on a pedestal, with a red-orange cloth backdrop and an ornate gold arch framing it. The seated male figure wears an orange turban, a crown, and a bead necklace and holds a trident, while a female figure in a pink sari with gold jewellery sits beside him, both decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. A black shivalingam stands on a dark stone base in front of them, surrounded by brass lamp stands. A man in white dhoti with a yellow sash stands at left raising his arm to the murti, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at lower left. A figure in a pink cloth kneels at lower right, and a few other people are partially visible at the right edge, shown among red curtains.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded murti figures under a golden arch, draped in orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is dressed in a yellow and pink skirt with a green blouse. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and holds a long trident-tipped staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower malas. In the foreground, a small white statue of a seated sage in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp and a white cloth. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers stands barefoot on a wet temple floor, pouring liquid from a silver vessel onto a dark black stone Shiva linga set on a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal, performing a linga abhishekam. Behind the linga stands a large gilded deity murti pair with a golden crown, garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a red-and-pink-robed figure beside it, under a gold arch with teal drapery. Two people in orange-red robes stand at the left edge, and a partly visible head with dark hair appears in the lower right foreground near white flowers and strands of marigold and jasmine garlands strung along the platform. The visible people number three to four.2011-07-15January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copies