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A temple abhishekam at night before a golden deity pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold jewellery and red garments, framed by a multicolored flower garland arch. A bare-backed priest in a red-and-gold dhoti pours liquid over a black lingam on a dark pedestal, while three robed men in red and saffron stand to the left, one holding a small lamp. Gold sculptures of attendant figures with garlands flank the scene on both sides, and carved stone pillars surround the shrine.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with a multicoloured floral arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, pink and purple. Two golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand at the centre, adorned with heavy gold necklaces and garlands; Shiva holds a trident. Several priests in saffron-red and orange dhotis and shawls stand near the shrine, one in the foreground with bare back and rudraksha beads, another with a rudraksha mala. A golden figure of a standing devotee with folded hands and a golden kalasha-like vessel appear at right. Ritual abhishekam or puja is in progress before the murtis.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of an abhishekam being performed before a gilded Shiva and Parvati murti seated under a large arch of marigold, rose and yellow garlands. Water pours over a lingam-like stone at the base of the murti. Several priests in saffron-orange and red dhotis and shawls stand around the altar, one bare-chested priest pouring from a vessel, another holding a ritual lamp. Two standing gold-toned statues of devotees in garlands flank the central deity on either side. Ornate stone pillars frame the shrine.2015-02-17 +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 copiesTemple abhishekam scene before a golden shrine of two deity murtis, a male figure with a tall crown and a female figure in a red sari with heavy gold necklaces, framed by a garland arch of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers. A bare-backed priest in a dark garment pours water over a black lingam on a dark altar, while robed attendants in saffron and maroon stand at left with rudraksha malas. Golden attendant statues flank the shrine on both sides, and gold-lit stone carving surrounds the arch.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple puja before a golden deity pair seated on a throne framed by a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The central deity wears a crown, heavy gold necklaces and raises a hand in blessing, while the goddess beside him wears red and pink silk, gold jewellery and a golden crown. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, stands with his back to the camera offering worship. Two attendant figures stand at the sides, one in a red turban and one with hair bun in a brown patterned shawl, both with malas, and a brass vessel sits at the lower left.2015-02-17 +1 copies