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A photograph of a metal deity murti, appearing to be a Shiva form with a tall jewelled crown-like headdress, multiple faces, and a green cloth, seated in a gold-framed arched shrine niche with a plum velvet backdrop. The murti is heavily garlanded with pink roses, a pearl necklace, and red and green beaded garlands, with two smaller standing figures flanking it, one in gold and one in green, also garlanded with pink flowers. Scattered rose petals, a yellow marigold, green leaves, and a tall brass oil lamp stand at the right. Blue overlay text in the lower right gives the date, address and Rudrabhishekam label. No physical people are visible.

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Photo of a richly decorated deity murti at a temple shrine on Mahashivaratri, framed by a gold arch against a turquoise backdrop with brown stripes. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold bodice, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue-stone chest ornament, and holds ceremonial items. Two flanking deity figures wear turquoise silk saris and green and red jewelled headdresses. Pink rose garlands drape the central figure and the flanking figures, with yellow marigolds and green leaves at the base. A timestamp overlay reads Feb 15, 2026 8:03:02 PM, 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, 625001, India, Mahashivaratri Rudrabhishekam. No physical people are visible.A standing metal deity murti is the central subject, adorned with a magenta garland of roses, a crown with turquoise and green stones and a crescent moon, pearl necklaces and bangles, and a blue and gold garment. It holds a long gold staff topped with a silver finial and a green leafy bundle is placed at its feet. It stands before a gold arched shrine backdrop with a yellow cloth behind it, and a red and gold brocade cloth hangs at right. A magenta silk cloth covers the base. The image carries a timestamp of Feb 15, 2026 8:04:34 PM and a location line for East Chitrai Street, Madurai, with the word Mahashivaratri and Rudrabhishekam overlaid at bottom right, indicating a Mahashivaratri abhishekam ritual. No people are visible.Photograph of a deity murti group on a gold-painted wooden platform inside a gilded shrine arch with a turquoise backdrop. The central murti is adorned with a tall silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a large green stone at the chest, garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, wearing turquoise skirts, pink garlands and red-and-gold headdresses. Brass lamps stand at the right and a golden lion figure at the left edge. Petals are scattered on the floor. No physical people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads Feb 15, 2026 and Mahashivratri Rudrabhishekam.A photograph of a metal deity murti standing in a golden ornate arched shrine niche with a yellow-orange silk backdrop. The murti wears a black crown with turquoise and green gemstones and a crescent moon ornament, a heavy garland of pink roses, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a jewelled armlet, and a blue and red silk dhoti. It holds a silver trident-like staff and a yellow flower, with green leaves hanging before it and a pink cloth below. A pink silk drape is visible at the right edge. Blue overlay text reads Feb 15, 2026 8:04:38 PM, 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, 625001, India, Mahashivratri Rudrabhishekam. No people are visible.Three deity murtis are dressed and garlanded for worship in a temple shrine with gold-patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, a red garment, a large red and blue ornamental chest piece and a green stone, holding a ritual object in one raised hand. Two flanking female murtis wear tall jeweled headdresses, one red and one green, with turquoise saris bordered in silver. Pink rose garlands and yellow marigolds drape all three figures, with flowers at their base. Blue overlay text in the lower right gives the date, address and Mahashivaratri Rudrabhishekam. No physical people are visible.A small golden shrine niche holds a painted deity murti, a standing figure with a black and gold crown, a red bindi, and a large red stone pendant, wearing a navy blue and gold garment. Its hands are raised in blessing, and a long garland of pink flowers hangs across its body with green leaves at its base. Two golden lions flank the shrine, and a brass oil lamp stands at left against a gold wall. A blue timestamp overlay reads Feb 15, 2026 8:03:45 PM, 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, 625001, India, Mahashivaratri, Rudrabhishekam. No people are visible.A photograph of a deity murti shown seated within a gilded golden arch with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure has a tall black crown ornamented with gold, red and green gems and white pearl strands, a red bindi on the forehead, and dark painted eyes with red lips. The murti wears a large pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala across the chest, a red-and-white circular pendant, layered jewelled necklaces with red stones, and a yellow garment with a gold waist band. Its raised right hand shows red painted palm markings and a yellow flower, and the left hand rests with red decorated palm. Blue overlay text in the lower right gives a date of February 15, 2026, a location of 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, and the word Rudrabhishekam with Mahashivratri. Pink roses and green leaves hang at the base.A photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple hall, with red and gold brocade hangings behind it. At the centre sits a dark-faced deity murti with a golden crown, abhaya hands raised, and a white garment and pink flower garlands, seated on a golden throne above a green cloth. Before it stand two smaller copper figures in blue and teal garments and a red silk-wrapped offering bundle with a jewelled necklace on a golden platform. Flower garlands drape the shrine, with pink and marigold strands, and two more figures with crowns sit above in the background. Petals scatter the floor. The timestamp and location are overlaid in blue text, and the caption names the event as Mahashivaratri Rudrabhishekam. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded wooden fittings. In the centre stands a red and gold silk-wrapped kalasha-like form with a jewelled necklace and a green jewelled ornament, set on a golden stand with yellow flowers and a pink blossom. Behind it a dark-faced deity murti wearing a crown, a garland of pink flowers and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a red cushion with green cloth. Two smaller metal murtis flank the scene: one in a turban and blue tunic, one in a blue and gold dress with a jewelled crown. A timestamp overlay reads Feb 15, 2026 8:00:29 PM, 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, 625001, India, and Mahashivratri Rudrabhishekam. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a deity murti, a painted figure with a large ornate black and gold crown studded with red and green stones, seated in a gilded arched niche lined with deep red velvet. The figure wears a yellow garment with a red and white jewelled central medallion, layered red and white beaded necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and a jewelled belt. A thick garland of pink roses drapes the shoulders and arms, and the raised palms are painted with red marks. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Feb 15, 2026 and Mahashivratri Rudrabhishekam at the Madurai address. No physical people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine decorated for Mahashivaratri, with a dark stone deity murti seated at the back wearing a golden crown, pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, its hands raised. In front stand two small metal figures: one on the left in a blue garment and maroon turban with a yellow flower, and one on the right in a blue brocade skirt with a maroon headdress. At the centre a red and gold silk-wrapped bundle is adorned with a jewelled necklace and green stone brooch. Pink and yellow flowers, green cloth and gold carved furniture surround the altar. No people are visible.Photograph of a decorated altar with deity murtis, not living people. Centre: a seated metal murti with a golden crown, pink garland and beaded necklace, hands raised in blessing, set on a gold-and-green draped seat. In front, a red and gold silk-draped figure wears a jewelled necklace and pendant with green stones and a pink garland. A small brass standing murti in a blue dhoti and turban stands at left, and a blue-robed murti with a crown and flower at right. Gold-framed backdrop, red brocade cloth and a silver-topped pedestal behind. Visible overlay text reads Feb 15, 2026 8:01:49 PM, 30 East Chitrai Street, Madurai, 625001, India, Mahashivaratri, Rudrabhishekam. No people are visible.