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A temple shrine at night with a standing man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pouring or offering water over a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal, abhishekam in progress. Behind him, two large deity murtis, one with a crown and white-and-gold ornaments and the other in a magenta-and-gold sari, are framed by a large arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. A kneeling figure in white clothing stands at left near brass kalasha pots and lamps, and a seated figure in orange robes with a white head covering sits at lower right beside a small brass lamp stand. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine.

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January 01 20082008-01-01February 19 20152015-02-19January 01 20082008-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine at night, lit by warm lamps and framed by a decorative arch of marigold and flower garlands. Two deity murtis, one with a crown and bejewelled necklaces and the other in a red sari with gold ornaments, stand before a black stone basin where water is poured over them in abhishekam. Several priests in orange-brown and red dhotis and bare-chested stand around the basin, one pouring from a vessel. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small figure stands at right near a garlanded stone pillar. The shrine has carved grey stone pillars and festoons of purple, yellow and white flowers.2015-02-19Photograph of a shrine with a standing male priest in orange robes and an orange turban offering a lit oil lamp (aarti) before a decorated deity pair. The large gold-faced murti in the background wears crown, jewellery and an orange headdress, beside a female figure in a teal and magenta sari. Both are framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Below them sits a seated white-and-orange robed figure.2007-12-30A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl bending forward to perform abhishekam on a black shivalinga-style stone on a raised pedestal in an open shrine. Behind him stand two large deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, with a crown and ornaments; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari. Brass pots, a small gold ritual vessel and a copper pot sit in the foreground, with a gold torana frame and a small deity image in front of the pedestal. Stone pillars and green trees frame the scene.February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an illuminated temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow strung along the arch and frame. Inside, a pair of large deity murtis, one with a crown and one with a red-draped figure, are adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. In front, several priests in orange-brown dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at a stone basin, with one priest pouring water or performing abhishekam over the murtis. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a few people in white are visible at the left edge.2015-02-19Night photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands in red, white and yellow. Two deity murtis, a male figure with a crown and bead necklaces and a female figure in a red sari with gold ornaments, sit under a garlanded arch. A silver abhishekam vessel stands before them as several priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls perform worship, one pouring liquid. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and bunting garlands frame the top and bottom edges.2015-02-19A photograph of a temple shrine lit by warm light against a dark frame. At the centre stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a crown and a female figure in red garments, both draped in heavy white and gold garlands and an arched border of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. In front, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested, perform worship at a small black stone altar with a lingam-shaped object, while one stands at right beside a garlanded figure. Oil lamps and a candle stand on either side of the altar. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2015-02-19