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A 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.

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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.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA 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 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25A priest in a shaved head and orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark shivalinga on a stone base. Behind the linga are two richly adorned deity murti seated on a teal draped throne, one with gold crown and jewellery and a red and green silk garment, the other with a tall black headdress and gold ornaments, flanked by a gold trident and a gold mask-like face. Multicoloured marigold and rose garlands drape the arch behind, with a gilded golden statue of a standing figure at lower left. The scene is an abhishekam of a linga before deity murti in a temple shrine.2011-03-03February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13March 29 20092009-03-29February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam scene before a golden deity pair seated on a decorated altar framed by a golden arch and garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth raises a small ritual item toward the deities with one hand. Golden oil lamps stand on the right. In front, a white stone seated figure with a raised hand and an orange-draped framed portrait of a woman in saffron sit on a white cloth. A tray of flowers is held at the lower left by another person in orange.2010-01-02 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14