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A photo of a temple abhishekam at night. In the centre, a deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a stone pedestal while water pours over it. Multiple garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers drape the deity and the side figures. To the left, several people in ochre/orange and maroon robes stand near the murti; one woman in a dark maroon sari with a black turban holds a vessel and pours liquid. A small brass figure and brass lamps sit at the base. On the right, a statue in maroon robes wears a garland. The floor is wet with flower petals scattered across it.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photo of a temple abhishekam inside a dim shrine. A woman in a dark red sari with a tall dark hair bun pours water from a metal vessel over a black stone lingam on a pedestal. Behind her, a seated deity murti in white and gold garments and a crown is garlanded with multicoloured flowers, and a bearded figure in red stands on the right, also garlanded. Several priests in orange-red dhotis stand at the left, one holding a small brass object. Water sprays and splashes across the stone floor.2016-03-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam inside a dim shrine. A woman in a dark-red sari with a gold border and a tall black hair bun pours water from a vessel over a black stone lingam set in a basin. Behind it a white-clad figure with gold ornaments and a crown stands before a large deity murti draped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. To the left, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas, and a woman in orange, stand near the doorway. Water splashes across the floor.2016-03-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night inside a shrine. Three figures in saffron and red-brown clothing stand at left, one pouring water from a vessel over a sculpted deity murti seated on a black base, with a golden crown and white dhoti, garlanded with multicoloured flower strings. A woman in a red sari and a man with a tall black turban stand nearby. On the right, a second deity figure with a garland is dressed in red. Small brass lamps and figurines sit on the wet floor, which reflects the scene.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a temple shrine during abhishekam. A priest in a dark maroon-brown dhoti and sleeveless top with a large black turban stands at center, pouring or offering liquid over a black shivalinga on a stone base. Behind it, deity murti figures with gold crowns and white garments sit in a decorated niche framed by garlands of yellow, orange, white and multicoloured flowers. A small brass figure and a stepped copper-coloured pyramid sit before the base on wet ground. Several attendants in orange, maroon and red robes stand at left, holding offering vessels and flower garlands. Shrine walls are glass-panelled and gold-tinted water covers the floor.2016-03-07A photograph inside a temple hall during an abhishekam. A man with a tall dark turban and bare upper body stands at left, pouring water from a vessel over a dark stone shivalinga-style fountain basin set before a large deity murti seated on a throne. The murti has a gold crown and a white and gold garment with red lower cloth, and is decorated with bands of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. Beside it stands a second figure with a white headband wearing red and gold clothing, its hand raised. Other men in saffron and rust-coloured dhotis and a woman in a red sari stand at left, a few with rudraksha-style necklaces. Water flows over the basin and onto the floor. Overhead are ceiling lights and a light fixture.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07