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April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesA priest seated at lower left, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and orange-red cloth, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a clear crystal linga on a flower-garlanded base, during an abhishekam at a temple shrine. Behind him stand three decorated deity murti: a central figure in white dhoti with a crown and gold necklaces, flanked by figures in orange-red and gold garments with crowns and jewelled necklaces, all draped in white jasmine and red and pink flower garlands. A gold arched frame and yellow satin cloth complete the shrine. The priest's face is not clearly visible enough to judge; no candidate in person is present.2014-06-30Photograph of a golden deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an arched frame of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. The Shiva figure wears a crown, rudraksha beads and layered gold necklaces and holds a trident; the Parvati figure wears a gold crown, red sari and heavy gold jewellery. In front, a white shivalinga-like mound is decorated with pink flowers and sits on a dark stone platform. A bare-backed priest in a rust-coloured dhoti and rudraksha mala stands with hands at the linga, while a second attendant in saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a tray at the left. Small metal figurines stand on the platform.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a golden-arched shrine. A young priest with a shaved head, orange garment and white sacred markings stands at left, pouring water from a brass vessel over a black stone Shivalingam set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind it sits a pair of deity murtis on a red and orange draped backdrop: a figure in a red turban and gold-toned ornaments holding a trident, and a figure in a green and red sari with red garlands and white beaded jewellery. A small golden temple-tower model and a small golden standing figure rest on a wooden tray in front. Water splashes across the floor.2013-06-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden Shiva-Parvati deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, a red-and-gold cloth draping the base. A long-haired person in an orange robe stands at left pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a black linga, which is flowing with yellow-orange liquid into a stone basin. A second person in orange stands partly visible at far left. A small white marble seated figure sits in front of the linga platform, with a small golden figurine nearby. The deity holds a trident and has a crown and jewelled necklaces; the scene is part of a Shivaratri abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A bare-chested priest in a pink silk dhoti with a purple and green sash and red flower garland pours water from a golden vessel over a dark black lingam, while a second man in a dark garment assists beside him. Strings of white jasmine garlands drape the lingam. In the foreground stands a small bronze utsava murti of a deity in a red and gold embroidered garment with jewelled ornaments and a white garland, set before an ornate bronze arched backrest. Ornate jewelled and gold-decorated figures stand in the background, and an orange cloth with a beaded ornament lies at lower left.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in a rust-orange turban and rust-brown silk garment, seen from behind, placing a red and yellow flower garland on a pair of deity murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti are adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flower strings and ornate crowns, with a purple-draped figure beside them. Gold ornamental arches frame the altar, and a second decorated figure stands at the left edge. A watermarked archive photo of a temple wedding-style ritual setting, with the person's hands raised near the garlands.2015-04-30Photograph of a golden Shiva and Parvati deity murti seated together on a decorated altar, richly adorned with gold necklaces and crowns, framed by an arch of colourful flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A shivalinga stands in front of the murti on a black stone base dressed with flowers. A bare-chested priest with a brown dhoti and a rudraksha garland on his shoulders faces the deities, while another attendant in orange-brown clothing and a mala stands at left holding a plate. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam at night.2015-02-17 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14