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Photo of a temple abhishekam at night before a flower-decorated shrine. A priest in orange-red robes, with long dreadlocked hair and a saffron head wrap, pours from a golden kalasha onto a black shivalinga on a stone peetha. Behind them stand golden-faced deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with silver jewellery and garlands, framed by red, yellow and white flower arches. Brass oil lamps burn at right and an attendant in white stands at left. Only the priest and attendant are physical people; the deities are murtis.

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February 24 20172017-02-24Night photograph of a temple abhishekam before a large deity murti pair seated on a throne, the male figure crowned and the female figure in a red and gold sari with heavy gold necklaces. A black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-peetha base in the foreground. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, with long dreadlocked hair tied in an orange headband, pours liquid from a silver vessel onto the lingam. Two white-clad priests in dhotis bend over the base on the right. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges, and the arch behind is decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24A temple ritual scene before a richly decorated shrine with garlanded arches of marigolds and roses. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the Shiva figure holding a trident and the Parvati figure dressed in red and gold. A white-powdered black stone linga or lingam sits in front, being offered abhishekam while a standing figure in saffron-brown robes with a long dreadlocked braid and red headwrap pours or offers a stream of liquid over it. Two flanking devotee statues in garlands stand on either side, and oil lamps burn on tall brass stands. A seated attendant in golden robes sits at the right edge, and small figures and a miniature shrine sit on the base.2017-02-24Night temple worship before a decorated shrine framed by an arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. Central deity murti figures wear ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces, with gold hands raised; a seated consort figure in a red and gold sari sits beside them. A white-pale shivalingam-like form stands on a dark black pitha with white powder or abhishekam residue. A standing figure in a long dark robe with a long braid and red headcloth performs puja toward the deities. Flanking figures wear flower garlands and red-and-gold attire; oil lamps burn in brass stands at the sides, and seated devotees watch in the lower right.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with rows of marigold and flower garlands in orange, purple, white and red. A central man with long dreadlocks, a red-orange head cloth and bare upper body wrapped in orange cloth pours offerings with his right hand over a black shivalinga on a dark stone pedestal. Behind him stand gilded deity murtis of a seated goddess in red and gold sari with heavy jewellery and a lion-like mount, and a crowned figure holding a trident-like staff. To the left, a man with dreadlocks and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and another man in saffron cloth with a red head wrap, stand near a brass pot. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks line the right edge. A small brass figure sits at the base of the pedestal.2017-02-24A photograph of a temple shrine during worship. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head and white forehead markings, wearing a maroon dhoti with gold border, pours or offers over a dark black shivalingam on a black pedestal. A second priest in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a lamp and ritual vessel. Behind the lingam, gold-coloured deity murtis of a male and female form are adorned with heavy gold jewellery, garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers, and a pink and red sari-like cloth. A gold-tone statue of a standing figure with a rudraksha mala and orange garment stands at right, with flower garlands draping the arches. A small brass figure and a lit oil lamp are also visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a shrine. A figure in a tall black turban, wearing a brown draped garment with gold borders and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a black shivalinga. Behind it, a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in gold and red garments, adorned with jewelry and a crown, stands before a garland arch of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. Additional people in brown and gold robes stand at the left edge, one holding a white cloth.2016-03-07