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Photograph of a temple shrine interior. A long-haired man in orange robes with white markings on his arms and face stands beside a dark stone shivalinga on a black stone pedestal, with water flowing over it. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange and another in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of offerings. Beside them stands a large deity murti in orange and gold draped cloth, adorned with a garland of yellow, red and white flowers. A small gold-framed figure appears in the lower right corner. Four people are visible in the scene.

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A temple interior photo showing a long-haired figure in orange robes and white body markings performing abhishekam on a dark stone shivalinga set in a black stone yoni-pitha. Behind him a golden deity murti, draped in orange silk and garlanded with multicoloured flower strands of yellow, red and white, sits on a raised seat. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange and a man in white dhoti and shirt holding an offering plate stand near the pitha. Gold-framed carved pillars and a dim ceiling frame the shrine.2008-03-31March 31 20082008-03-31Photograph of a shrine interior with a dark stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base, centre-left. A long-haired man with a bare upper body and white markings on his arm wears orange robes and stands at the lingam, hand touching it. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and shawl stands, and at left a shaved-headed priest in white kurta holds an offering tray while another in orange pours or tends an offering. Behind them a large seated deity murti in orange and gold silk is decorated with a long garland of yellow, red and white flowers, and a small golden deity figure sits at lower right. Ornate gold framing surrounds the shrine. Abhishekam-style puja in progress.2008-03-31Interior temple scene of a Shiva lingam abhishekam. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and white marks on his body, wearing an orange cloth and beads, pours liquid over a dark stone lingam set on a black stone base. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a brass bowl. At left, another orange-robed man and a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes stand near a metal bowl. To the right, a large deity murti dressed in orange and gold silk is garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands. A gilded arch frames the scene.2008-03-31Temple ritual photo at night. A long-haired man with a bare chest wears an orange saffron cloth and a sacred thread, with white markings on his arms, and pours or offers from his hand over a dark stone lingam set on a black pedestal. Behind him a bald man in white dhoti and white shirt holds a brass bowl of yellow flowers, and another attendant in orange holds a small offering plate. On the right a large deity murti in gold-toned robes is decorated with a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Gold ornate arches frame the shrine, and a small deity figure sits at the lower right.2008-03-31A photograph inside a temple at night showing a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a bare upper body, with a white marking on his chest and arm, gesturing with his hand over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pedestal. Behind him, two shaved-headed attendants in orange cloth stand, one holding a small offering tray, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. To the right, a large deity murti in gold-orange silk is adorned with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and a small gilded shrine figure sits in the lower right. Warm lamplight and a faint smoke haze fill the shrine.2008-03-31March 31 20082008-03-31A photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A long-haired man with a bare upper body and white markings on his arm, wearing an orange dhoti, holds a small lamp or offering plate beside a tall dark stone shivalinga on a black peetha. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in an orange dhoti and another in white stand near the shrine. To the right, a large golden-orange deity murti is draped in orange cloth and garlanded with bands of yellow, red and white flowers. A lit oil lamp rests near the base, and wet stone floor reflects the light.2008-03-31A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A long-haired figure in orange robes stands at center, arm extended toward a black stone shivalinga set on a dark stone peetha. Behind him, a bearded man in orange holds a silver tray. At left, a shaven-headed priest in orange sits and holds a lit oil lamp. A small white marble statue stands in the foreground. Beside the linga, a golden deity murti in red and gold silk is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small figure in orange stands at the back near a brass lamp.2010-02-12Photograph inside a temple shrine with a dark stone shivalinga on a black peetha, bathed in water. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a long orange shawl and white arm bands stands at the lingam holding a small plate. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a plate, and another man in white bends at the lower left. A large deity murti seated on the right wears an orange-gold garment and is decorated with a multicoloured flower garland. A small gold-framed image of a deity stands at lower right. The shrine has carved stone pillars and an ornate gold arch.2008-03-31Night-time temple abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni-peetha base. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands centre-right, pouring liquid over the lingam with both hands. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes holds a silver plate. At lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange kneels while holding a lit oil lamp. A white marble statue of a seated figure with raised hands stands in front. Behind the lingam, a deity is draped in red and gold silk and decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands. Water drains from the base.2010-02-12Night temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A woman in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands at center, one hand extended over a golden lingam on a black peetha base, with liquid streaming down it. Behind her, a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass plate, and a robed attendant at left holds a flame. A small white marble statue sits at lower left. Behind them, a deity murti in gold and red silk saree is decorated with bright garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Several people in white stand in the background. Fresh flowers lie on the wet floor.2010-02-12