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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and draped in red cloth, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, with a golden halo-like arch behind. In front, a shaven-headed priest in brown-red dhoti with bare upper body stands with hands folded at left, and a second attendant in a dark garment with striped border stands at center facing the deities. Two smaller gilded figures flank the shrine, also garlanded, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides on the stone floor.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +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 copiesInterior 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.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17A photograph inside a temple sanctum at night showing a Shiva-Parvati deity pair in a large murti niche framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, green, purple and red. The central figure is Shiva and beside him Parvati, both adorned with heavy gold necklaces. In front, a priest in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp toward a black linga on a stone pedestal. Three figures stand to the left with palms pressed together in prayer, one in orange-brown robes and one bald with a white shawl. A small attendant stands to the right of the deity near a garlanded statue in dark robes and a rudraksha mala.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a dark stone peetha, with a black Shivalinga in front. The murti wears gold ornaments, a crown and a large silver necklace, and is framed by an arch of yellow, white and purple flower garlands. To the left, a woman in a red sari with gold border and a saffron shawl, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala, holds a lit flame near the shrine while a man in a red dhoti stands behind her with hands folded. On the right, a smaller statue in a red robe and dark crown is garlanded with flowers. Small brass items and a kalasha-like object sit in front.2016-03-07Night photograph inside a temple shrine lit by oil lamps. Two figures in the centre-right stand before a golden-framed arch hung with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, framing a metal deity murti seated with a trident and a second figure. Foreground, several men in dark red-brown and maroon robes and rudraksha-style beaded garlands stand near a black stone platform with a short lingam-form object; one man in the foreground holds a brass vessel. A man in white dhoti and shawl works at the left edge, and a lamp stand with a lit flame is at right. Visible people: about four standing priests or devotees in the foreground plus one or two partly visible in the background.2015-02-17 +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 at night with a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne-like backdrop framed by arches of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, orange, pink and purple. A black shivalingam stands on a platform in front of them, with a small silver peetha and offerings below. Several men stand to the sides: on the left, a bald priest with bare upper body and red-and-saffron cloth holds a brass vessel; beside him a man in white dhoti with a red shawl and a chain of beads on his chest stands near a standing oil lamp; on the right, a figure in dark red dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl stands by a tall brass lamp. Ornate grey stone walls frame the scene and oil lamps glow in the foreground.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during Shiva worship. Two shaved-headed priests in reddish-brown dhotis stand before a large Shiva lingam on a black pedestal, pouring liquid from a metal vessel and tending ritual items. Behind them stand a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with gold jewellery and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A golden standing figure in a rudraksha mala and garland stands at the right. Oil lamps burn on brass stands, and a few small figures and offerings sit at the base of the lingam.2015-02-17A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a black Shiva linga on a dark base, flanked by two golden-finished deity murtis seated on a throne with an arched gold and green backdrop. The murtis are draped in colourful garlands with yellow, purple and white flowers. In the foreground, a man in a dark red-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands with his hands clasped, while to the left a woman in red attire and a priest in red robes hold ritual items. A stone-faced figure in red robes with a garland sits on the right.2016-03-07