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A temple shrine lit warmly from above, with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of marigold and yellow, red and white flowers and gold ornaments. In front of the murti is a dark stone abhishekam vessel, a small silver-coloured kalasha and a few small figures. Two priests in saffron-brown and orange dhotis stand on either side of the shrine; the nearer priest holds a lit camphor or aarti lamp, while the one at left holds a brass or copper vessel. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a row of festoon garlands in yellow, red and white hangs along the lower edge of the frame. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during night worship, with a black linga-shaped stone at centre before a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais under a golden arch. The deities wear heavy gold jewellery and are framed by an arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands. In front, a shaven-headed priest in orange-brown cloth with a sash stands with palms joined in a gesture of worship, while a second man in a brown dhoti and shawl stands near the offering table, both within a stone-carved temple. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a metal kalasha sits to the left. Marigold petals cover the floor and a garland-decorated border runs along the bottom edge. The scene shows puja at the shrine.2015-02-17A photograph of a temple shrine lit by oil lamps, with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch wreathed in multicoloured flower garlands. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a flame, and another priest in a red-and-white dhoti stands at centre beside a shivalinga on a stone base. Brass lamps and a metal vessel stand nearby, with a small pooja tray in front. The shrine is decorated with a striped floral border along the bottom. No a person candidate is visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a Shiva lingam on a black pedestal in front of a golden-crowned deity murti pair adorned with gold jewellery and multicolour flower garlands. Several priests in saffron-brown and maroon dhotis stand at the pedestal, one pouring from a brass vessel while another holds a silver plate and lamp. Two brass oil lamps stand on the left and right, and a small offering tray sits on the lingam base. The stone shrine walls and carved pillars frame the scene. The people are priests performing an abhishekam-style puja.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a red-draped platform under a golden arch, garlanded with multicoloured flower strands. Two priests in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stand before the murti; one holds a lit lamp and an offering vessel, and another stands on the left near a brass pot. Tall oil lamps stand on either side, and flower petals are scattered on the stone platform. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2015-02-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, decorated with gold jewellery, flower garlands in red, yellow and green, and a golden arch behind them. In front stands a black stone shivalinga-like altar with a small kalasha and flower offerings. Three male priests in saffron-orange and white attire stand at the sides, one holding a lamp and another holding a small offering, while a stone pillar and oil lamps frame the scene. Marigold petals cover the floor and a decorative bunting hangs below.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine lit by oil lamps, with a pair of deity murtis draped in colourful flower garlands and gold jewellery, set in a stone arch decorated with golden trim. In front, a dark black stone lingam sits on a pedestal surrounded by scattered flower petals. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white ritual cloth with bare chest stands with palms pressed together, while an attendant in a red-and-brown cloth tends the offerings. A third garlanded figure, a standing attendant, stands on the right beside an oil lamp. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam. No identifiable a person appearance is visible among the people present.2015-02-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a raised platform framed by a golden arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A standing priest with a shaved head, white forehead markings and an orange-brown dhoti stands at left beside a brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps, while a second attendant in a brown dhoti stands at centre near a stone shivalinga-like base scattered with flower petals. Brass vessels and small figurines sit in the foreground. Another attendant in a dark red garment is partly visible at left edge.2015-02-19A temple sanctum photograph of a deity murti pair, a Shiva and Parvati form in gold, decorated with multicoloured floral garlands arched behind them and gold jewellery. In front, a black shivalinga-style stone base with a white-and-pink flower offering sits in the foreground. Three priests in orange-brown and maroon robes stand to the left; one holds a silver plate and another an oil lamp, and a standing priest in the centre-left holds a small pot. A lit oil lamp on a tall brass stand is at the right, and a golden standing figure in a garland stands on the right. Several people are visible: four priests or attendants, each in saffron-maroon clothing with rudraksha malas and a bare or shaved head. Abhishekam and puja offerings are the apparent activity.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies