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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth standing at left, pressing his hand onto a dark stone linga on a stand while holding a brass plate. Behind him sits a large golden-metal deity murti with a tall crown-like headdress, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a bright pink-and-green silk sari-style garment with gold borders, adorned with necklaces and a long beaded mala. A tall golden staff stands at right, and the shrine is framed by a garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and red hanging along a pillar, with an orange drape behind. The priest is the only physical person visible; the figures on the throne are statues.

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March 03 20112011-03-03A 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 saffron-orange robes stands at left, holding a silver tray with a lit oil lamp and offering, in front of a decorated deity pair. Behind a black shivalinga on a stone base, two gilded murti figures sit on a throne draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands; one wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, the other a green and gold robe with a silver crown and pearl necklaces. Garlands drape the throne and a white marble figure sits at the bottom. Gold lamp stands flank the scene. The priest wears a sacred thread and white ritual markings on his arm, performing aarti or puja.2011-12-01A temple photograph showing two gilded deity murtis seated on a teal-draped dais within a shrine, decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead garland. The figure on the right wears a red blouse, green and pink sari and a crown, holds a sceptre in one hand and a golden staff in the other, with a gold necklace. Beside them stands a bald figure in orange robes on the left, holding an object over a stone shivalinga-like base at the front, with a red curtain and fern-like decoration to the right. A small figure in white is seen at the bottom edge.2011-03-03A priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark shivalingam in a temple shrine. Behind him stand two gold-faced deity murtis, one wearing a tall crown and the other a red and green silk sari, decorated with rudraksha-style beads, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and jewelry. A golden statue of a standing devotee stands at the left edge, and a gold trident-like staff rests against the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam in progress.2011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A temple shrine with two deity murti seated side by side on a teal-draped dais, both adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and deep red flowers. The figure on the left wears a dark, ornate crown and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with a hand raised in abhaya mudra and a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a red and green sari, gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a staff and a lotus-like object. In front stands a tall cylindrical shivalinga with a white-smeared top. At the left edge, a person in an orange-red robe holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti, performing aarti. Gold-painted carved arches frame the shrine, with an orange cloth canopy behind and a small floral arrangement at right.2011-03-03