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A photograph inside a temple shrine of a Shiva linga covered in white abhishekam offering, set on a dark stone yoni pitham. A standing figure in a rust-orange robe and a tall black head covering holds a lit oil lamp toward the linga, smiling. Beside them, two people in orange and saffron robes stand close, one with hands joined. To the right, a large ornate deity murti in white and red garments and gold adornments sits enthroned against a backdrop of colourful flower garlands. Scattered petals and marigold garlands cover the floor, with a small figurine in the lower left.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a temple shrine during a puja. Several people in saffron-orange and red clothing stand around a large dark stone pedestal holding a white mound of sacred powder. A woman in an orange sari holds a brass vessel, and a man in a red-orange dhoti and a dark rudraksha mala holds a small flame or lamp near the lingam. On the right, a large deity murti decorated with a crown, gold armour, a white and red garment and a rainbow of yellow, orange and white garlands is seated. Yellow and orange flower petals are scattered on the floor, and a small white figure stands in the lower left foreground. Several other devotees in orange attire are visible at the left edge.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph of a temple shrine during abhishekam at a Shiva linga with a white powder-dusted lingam on a dark black yoni-pitha base. Behind it stands a large deity murti in white and red garments with gold crown and armlets, flanked by floral garlands in yellow, orange, white and purple. To the right, a second statue with a gold-framed face and bare hand raised in blessing stands wrapped in a red cloth. On the left, several women and a man in red and orange saris and dhotis stand holding a lit oil lamp and joining hands in worship. Floor is wet with scattered flower petals and white powder.2016-03-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace pours white substance over a white Shiva linga on a black stone yoni pitha, with his arms extended. Behind him a woman in orange sari and another figure in orange stand near a tray, and a large decorated deity murti with gold crown, gold armour and red-and-white silk stands beside a multicolour garland-draped arch. The setting is a temple hall with a concrete ceiling.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07