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A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. Three men in saffron and orange dhotis and white upper cloths pour liquid from vessels over a golden-framed deity murti on a golden pedestal. The shrine behind has stone pillars, orange draped cloth and a pair of deity figures decked with red garlands, gold necklaces and crowns. A small brass lamp and offerings sit before the murti on a low golden table.

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Temple ritual photograph at a shrine with a stone canopy and golden arch behind a dressed deity murti pair with red and orange draping. Two priests in ritual dress perform worship at a golden-framed altar: the left priest in white dhoti with an orange cloth wrap offers flowers and garlands to an idol, while the right priest in saffron-orange robes and bare upper body, with a bracelet, holds up a plate and offering. Garlands of white and yellow flowers adorn the murti. Brass lamps stand on either side, a small fire burns in a pit in front with offerings, and trays of fruit, bananas and sweets sit on the floor mat.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph of a temple shrine in an outdoor-style pavilion with granite pillars and gold-framed deity figures. Two priests perform worship at a golden altar: one in a white dhoti with a shaved head bends forward, while the other in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pours or offers toward a central deity murti decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. A fire pit with burning offerings sits in the foreground, with brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and food, and a small open book. Behind the deities are red and orange draperies and a standing red-robed figure in a niche.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form with crowns, stand in an arched niche decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl pours liquid from a golden vessel over the central image while another priest in white stands at right. In the foreground a figure in orange robes bends over a basin, pouring water from a jug. A framed portrait stands at the bottom with a garland and small oil lamps in front of it. Stone carvings line the walls and a small brass lamp sits on the ledge.2010-01-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine with a stone carved arch framing gold-trimmed deity murti figures in red and green garments and garlands. Three men stand at a golden pedestal performing the ritual: the central man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a vessel over a small brass deity image, while two men in white dhotis assist, one holding a silver pot. Orange curtains hang at the sides and a golden lamp stand is visible at left. Wet floor reflects the water.2011-11-01Temple abhishekam to a deity murti in a stone shrine with orange curtains and ornate golden arch. Two priests in orange and white dhoti stand at the golden pedestal, one in orange cloth pouring liquid from a golden pot and another in white holding a ceremonial vessel over the central sculpture. Behind them stand two deity figures in red and gold with garlands and crowns. A small gold lamp stand and brass vessels sit on the floor, and the floor is wet from ritual water. Two additional attendants in white clothing are partly visible at the edges.2011-11-01Photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Three priests stand around a golden pedestal, pouring liquid from metal vessels over a tall central object. The priest in the centre wears an orange-saffron upper cloth and white dhoti, while the two flanking priests wear white dhotis and white upper cloths. Behind them, two deity murtis of a couple are dressed in red and gold garments, the figure on the left wearing a green turban, and are garlanded with yellow flowers. Orange drapes frame the golden arch, with carved stone pillars and small shrines on either side. Brass lamps and ritual implements sit on the pedestal.2011-11-01