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Photograph inside a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch behind a black Shiva lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha. Two seated deity murtis, one with a red turban and one with an elaborate crown and layered necklaces, are decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A woman in a white top, yellow shawl and grey striped trousers stands at left with her hands together in reverence. At lower right, a figure in white with an orange-red head covering is partly visible in the foreground. A small brass kalasha-like object sits on a stand near the base.

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A temple abhishekam at a shrine with a gold arched frame. A person in white kurta and light striped trousers leans forward, pouring water from a silver vessel over a black stone shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind it stand a golden-crowned deity murti in a red and blue sari with garlands of yellow and red flowers. To the left, a standing man in white dhoti and kurta wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. Brass pots sit at the lower left, and a small golden sri yantra stands on the base. Another person in white with an orange head wrap appears at the lower right.2008-10-19A temple shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti pair seated behind a dark shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha base. The deities wear gold and bead necklaces, red and teal garments, and marigold garlands. In the foreground at left, an older woman in a white sari with gold border holds a white cloth and a rudraksha mala, moving past the shrine. At lower right, a figure in white with an orange-red head covering sits facing the shrine, seen from behind. A small brass kalasha stands on a stand at lower left, and a smaller shrine with garlands is at lower right. Water sheets over the stone floor.2008-10-19A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman in a white head covering and a green, maroon and beige shawl over a cream outfit pours water from a vessel over a black stone shivalinga set on a black stone yoni pedestal. Behind it, a pair of large deity murtis stand under a gold-framed arch against a dark blue backdrop, one wearing a red headdress and the other a crown, both adorned with layered necklaces and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. To the left, a man in white with an orange-saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a child in yellow and white stands nearby. In the lower right foreground, a figure in white with an orange head covering is partly visible. A small brass pyramid-shaped object sits on the floor.2008-10-19Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A standing man in a white shirt and cream trousers leans forward, pouring water over a dark stone lingam set on a round stone yoni-pitha base. Behind it, a gilded arched frame surrounds a deity murti seated with a red turban-like crown, layered beaded necklaces and a teal and pink sari-style garment, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. A second devotee in white and orange stands at right of the lingam. In the foreground, a figure in white garments with an orange head covering sits with their back to the camera. Brass vessels and a small brass kalasha sit on the floor, with green foliage beyond the open pavilion.2008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19A temple ritual photo at a shrine with a gold-framed arch behind a black stone shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base. A bare-headed elderly person in white dhoti and white shawl, with glasses and a rudraksha-style neck garland, pours water from a steel vessel over a small copper pyramid-shaped yantra on a yellow wooden stand, performing abhishekam. Behind, a younger man in white with an orange-trimmed cloth and a rudraksha mala stands near brass kalashas. A deity murti with red turban, pink and teal silk, pearl necklaces and yellow flower garlands stands in the background. At the right foreground a person in white with an orange head covering is partly visible.2008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two deity murtis stand behind a black stone shivalingam set in a black basin: the left murti wears a red turban and gold crown with a trident, and the right wears an orange sari-like garment and jewelled necklaces. A woman in a green sari pours liquid over the lingam from a silver vessel, while a man in white dhoti and white cloth on his head stands at left beside brass oil lamps. Another woman in a white sari holds a steel vessel at right, and a small seated figure in a red garland and yellow cloth appears at lower right.2009-07-07October 19 20082008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19