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Photograph of a temple shrine during a worship scene. A shirtless man with a rudraksha-style garland and saffron-red dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. In front is a dark black Shivalinga on a black pedestal. Behind it sit two gilded deity murtis, one with a crown and ornate gold necklaces, both draped in pink and red cloth and surrounded by arches of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A gold-plated figure with a trident-like staff and a brass oil lamp appear at right edge.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white forming a large arch behind them. A black Shiva lingam stands on a black pedestal in front, with a golden trident leaning against the throne. On the left, a standing man with a shaved head, a rudraksha mala, a maroon dhoti and a bare upper body with a gold chain and bracelets holds his hands in anjali, a namaskar gesture, facing the deities. Another partly visible figure with a golden lamp stands at the right edge. Ritual worship.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine during a Shiva worship ceremony. Two gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a throne-like peetha, both wearing heavy gold jewellery, crowns and ornate garlands, with a multicoloured floral arch of red, yellow, purple and white flowers behind them. In front stands a black lingam on a dark stone base. A woman in a bare-shouldered maroon-and-gold sari with a braid and a headband stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, and a man in a rust-coloured dhoti holds a brass tray of flowers at the edge. Another gilded figure is partly visible at right.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA devotee in maroon and gold ritual dress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Behind a black Shiva lingam on a black base, a seated deity murti in gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces holds a trident, with a garland arch of red, yellow, pink and white flowers framing it. A small oil lamp and a brass vessel are visible at the right edge. Shrine and garland details suggest a temple puja setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19A temple ritual photograph of a golden Shiva and Parvati murti seated together under an arch of colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, orange and white. The deities wear heavy gold necklaces, crowns and ornaments, and the Parvati figure wears a deep red sari. In front stands a golden trident and a dark shivalinga-style stone. A bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and red sacred thread stands at left, his right hand resting on the shivalinga, while a second person in white is partly visible at the far left edge. Only the priest and one partial figure are physically present.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a decorated throne, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. Shiva holds a trident and a drum-like implement with one hand raised in blessing, while Parvati wears a red sari and a tall golden crown. A shiva lingam sits in front of them on a dark base, draped in flowers. At left, a bare-chested devotee in a brown dhoti with hands folded in prayer faces the deities, and a second garlanded figure with an orange turban stands at the edge. Nearby ornaments include layered gold necklaces and garlands of white and pink flowers.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA priest stands at left, bare-chested in a rust-red dhoti and gold-bordered cloth, a red-and-gold head cord and gold bangles, placing a garland of mixed flowers on a shrine. Behind a black shivalingam on a dark base, a pair of gilded deity murtis sit on a red-and-gold throne draped in pink fabric, adorned with gold jewellery, crowns and garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. Long flower festoons hang from a golden arch above, indicating abhishekam or puja decoration in a temple sanctum.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple photograph of a Shiva shrine during an abhishekam-style worship. A devotee bends over a dark black shivalingam at lower left, touching it with one hand; the devotee is bare-backed and wears a rust-orange and gold dhoti with a red-beaded headband and armlet. Behind the lingam stand large gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery, garlands and a trident. The arch behind is wrapped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Pink sequined drapery and a red-and-gold cloth frame the murti. A small statue of a second figure with a crown appears at far left, and a brass lamp is visible at right.2015-02-17 +1 copies