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Interior shrine view of a temple sanctum with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Shiva's murti wears a crown and heavy gold necklaces; Parvati's wears a gold crown and red sari. Two stone-coloured standing murtis in flower garlands flank the shrine. A standing priest in a dark-red dhoti and bare upper body stands centre-left, with hands raised toward the deities, while another attendant in orange-brown robes stands at left beside a brass ritual lamp. A gilded kalasha-like vessel and offerings sit at the base.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shivalinga on a black pedestal draped with a garland, in front of a large seated deity murti pair adorned with heavy gold jewellery, red and yellow-green flower garlands and a golden arch. A priest in a dark garment stands with his back to the camera holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the deities, while other robed attendants with shaved heads and white markings on their foreheads stand nearby. A standing statue on the right wears a flower garland and rudraksha-style beads.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum with a golden-framed arch behind a seated gold Shiva and Parvati murti, both draped in multicoloured garlands and heavy necklaces. A priest in a red-brown dhoti stands at the centre, holding a lit oil lamp toward the deities, while another robed priest on the left faces the murtis. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine, also garlanded, with lamps on tall stands at the edges. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang on the shrine. The scene is an abhishekam-style puja or aarti.2015-02-17 +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 copiesTemple shrine photograph at night showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with heavy gold necklaces and a crown, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni pitha in front, with oil lamps glowing. To the left, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer, one holding a small bell, while another stands with a bell during puja. To the right, a golden statue of a standing figure in dark orange dress is garlanded. Ornate stone pillars and a gilded ceiling surround the shrine.2015-02-17 +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 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple abhishekam before a gilded deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne framed by a arch of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The seated couple wear heavy gold necklaces, crowns and pink-red silk. A bare-chested priest in an orange-striped dhoti pours or touches a black shivalingam on a pedestal, while a second priest in a brown-red cloth and rudraksha mala stands at left and a gilded attendant figure with a dark tiered topknot and folded hands stands at right. Brass vessels sit at the lower left. Only priests are physical people; the gilded figures are statues.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum during a puja. Several priests in reddish-brown and maroon dhotis stand at a black stone Shiva lingam set on a dark platform, one bare-chested priest pouring from a vessel and another holding a lit oil lamp. Behind them, a gilded deity murti pair adorned with gold necklaces and draped in a red sari-like garment stands under an arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A smaller gold-clad figure with a garland stands to the right, and brass oil lamps flank the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam to a Shiva lingam set before a golden-crowned deity murti pair with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron-brown dhotis stand around a central stone lingam, one pouring liquid from a vessel while a bare-chested assistant in white dhoti stands at the left holding an oil lamp. Two oil lamps flank the shrine on stands. Gold-leaf arch behind the deities, ornate stone pillars on either side, and small figurines and offerings on the floor in front of the lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copies