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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like pedestal, both decorated with gold jewellery and necklaces, with a golden arch behind them framed by garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange and red robes stand around the shrine: one bare-shouldered priest in the foreground with his back to the camera performs worship at the central pedestal, another shaved-headed priest in orange wraps and rudraksha beads stands to the left, and a third figure with a red headdress stands further back. A brass kalasha vessel and lit oil lamps on tall stands flank the scene, along with a dark stone lingam-like base in the centre.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum during abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. Priests in saffron-orange dhotis, one bare-chested, stand before a black lingam on a stone peetha, pouring from a silver vessel. Behind them stand golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold jewellery, draped in red and pink silks and framed by multicoloured flower garlands. A gold arch surrounds them. To the right stands a golden statue of a figure with a garland and mala. Oil lamps flank the sanctum and the walls are carved stone.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam at a shrine before large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. A bare-chested priest in rust-brown dhoti pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a black shivalingam on a stone pedestal. Nearby, saffron-robed attendants stand, one holding a silver bowl; a figure in white dhoti stands at left. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and water flows over the lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple shrine lit by oil lamps shows a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati under a gold arch wreathed in multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, white and green. The two figures wear gold necklaces and crowns, the female figure in a red-pink sari. On the altar in front, a black stone lingam sits on a white base surrounded by flowers. Three priests in saffron-orange and red dhotis stand before the murtis, one holding a silver plate and offering, another with an arm raised in worship. A fire pit area and brass lamps stand at the sides, with a smaller bronze image on the right beside a garlanded attendant figure. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at the shrine during the night ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMaha Shivaratri abhishekam at a temple shrine: priests in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders pour liquid over a black Shiva lingam set in a basin, with a fountain-like stream rising from the lingam. Behind is a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold jewellery, crowned, with a garlanded gold arch of red, yellow and orange flower garlands. A small standing murti of a sage stands in front of the lingam, and brass oil lamps flank the scene. Two priests in saffron stand to the right and left, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, another holding a kalasha-like vessel.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati under a floral arch of marigolds and mixed garlands. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni peetha, with liquid flowing over it. Several priests in orange-red and saffron dhotis and shawls perform the ritual; one bald priest wears a rudraksha mala and holds a vessel. A golden murti of a standing figure with folded hands and a garlanded golden statue stand at the sides. Brass lamps and offerings surround the altar.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17