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A man in a saffron-orange robe bends forward at the base of a shrine, pouring water over a dark stone shivalinga set on a grey yoni pedestal, as in an abhishekam. Behind him stands a large deity murti of Shiva with an orange turban and crescent, holding a trident, beside a murti of Parvati in a pink and magenta sari with green draping, with a sculpted bull (Nandi) on the left. Both figures are decked with thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and pearl necklaces. Brass lamp stands, flower arrangements and a small red-clad doll-like figure surround the altar under a gilded arch. The man's face is turned down and not clearly visible.

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A man in an orange-saffron robe bends over a dark stone shivalinga set on a grey stone yoni pedestal, pouring water from a vessel during an abhishekam before a shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti of Shiva with a trident, crescent crown and orange turban, beside a Parvati-form murti in a pink and magenta sari, both draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. A white bull statue (Nandi) stands to the left, and brass oil lamps and white flowers decorate the altar. The scene is a temple ritual.2008-12-31A photo of a temple shrine decorated with flowers and garlands. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised platform draped in green cloth: a figure with a crown and orange turban holding a trident, and a consort in a pink dress with a dark cap and gold jewellery. A black shivalingam stands on a silver yoni-pitha in front of them. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward to touch or offer at the lingam. Brass lamps, palm leaves and bouquets frame the altar, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right. The person in orange is a devotee performing puja; a clear appearance-based identification is not established.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and lush greenery. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair pours water from a vessel over a dark stone basin in front of a deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati, both adorned with gold necklaces, crowns and rudraksha-style adornments. The seated murti of Shiva wears an orange turban and holds a trident, and the goddess wears a magenta skirt and green drape. Behind the basin stands a bull statue draped in green cloth, and a second saffron-clad attendant stands at left beside brass oil lamps. A small red-clad figure with a garland sits at lower right. Brass lamps and flower arrangements frame the scene.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine showing a Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni pitha being bathed, with a bull statue (Nandi) at left and a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati at the back, the Shiva figure wearing an orange turban and a Parvati figure in a pink and magenta sari. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at the shrine: one at left holds a vessel, and one in the centre bends forward pouring liquid over the lingam. Garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers hang on the deities, with a brass oil lamp and white flowers in the foreground, and a blue velvet curtain at right.2008-12-31Inside a temple shrine, a figure in long flowing orange-saffron robes with long dark hair bends over a black stone Shivalinga on a silver-grey yoni pedestal, pouring liquid from a small vessel as an abhishekam. Behind them stand gilded deity murtis of Shiva in an orange turban with a trident and rudraksha-like jewelled garlands, and a goddess in a magenta sari with a red garland; a golden bull, possibly Nandi, stands at left. The shrine is decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, green cloth draping, brass oil lamps, and a small white-and-red figure at the lower right. A second assistant in orange robes stands at the left edge, partly visible.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands, banana bunches and blue draped cloth. Two figures in saffron and orange robes stand at a Shiva lingam on a yoni-peetha. One standing figure in the centre, with long dark hair, pours or offers from a vessel onto the lingam. Behind them, a deity murti pair in colourful garments and garlands stands before a golden arch, with a bull (Nandi) figure at left. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine, and a small red-clad murti with a white garland sits at right. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a shrine.2008-12-31A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl bends over a dark stone shivling on a black peetha, pouring liquid from a vessel during abhishekam. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in gold-trimmed crowns, colourful garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, red and pink silk garments, and a nandi bull on the left. Brass oil lamps, potted flowers and a green cloth backdrop frame the altar. Another person in orange stands at the left edge, and a small red-clad figure sits at the right. The scene is a temple ritual.2008-12-31A figure in orange ochre robes stands at a shrine pouring liquid over a black stone lingam set in a basin in front of a large deity murti pair. The murti are a Shiva-form figure with an orange turban and a jeweled necklace, beside a goddess figure in a pink and orange sari, both draped in marigold garlands with bright ribbons. Behind them is a green cloth and a golden arched frame. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with white and purple flower arrangements around the shrine. A white and red seated statue sits at the right edge, and the heads of two other people appear at the bottom of the frame. The scene shows abhishekam at a temple during the Jayanti and Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine during abhishekam. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron dhoti and shawl bends over a dark Shiva lingam on a silver yoni-peetha base, pouring liquid from a vessel. Behind him, a second man in orange robes stands at left holding a small vessel. Behind the lingam, large statues of Shiva and Parvati are adorned with orange and red turbans, pearl and gold necklaces, and garlands in yellow, red and purple flowers; a golden Nandi bull stands at left. Flower arrangements, a brass lamp stand and a small red-clad figure with white garlands surround the altar.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31