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Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, stand behind a black Shivalingam on a dark pedestal. A figure with long dreadlocks, a saffron-orange wrap and bead ornaments on the arms faces the murtis with raised hands, as if offering worship. Another golden figure with a folded-hands posture and leopard-print garment stands at right. An arched floral backdrop frames the scene, indicating a temple abhishekam or puja setting.

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February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Photograph of a temple sanctum scene at night, lit by warm lamps. Centre-right, a deity murti pair seated on a throne-like platform: a crowned figure with a trident-like staff and a seated female figure in red and gold silk, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery and white crowns. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone pedestal before them. The arch behind is densely decorated with garlands of marigold, rose and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, purple and white. On the left, a standing male figure in saffron-orange robes with a red headband and long dark hair, hands folded at his chest, stands beside a flower-garlanded figure in gold. Brass oil lamps and a small brass figure sit in the foreground. Two statues are the only other figures; no living people are clearly visible beyond the saffron-robed man.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Photo of a temple abhishekam at night before a flower-decorated shrine. A priest in orange-red robes, with long dreadlocked hair and a saffron head wrap, pours from a golden kalasha onto a black shivalinga on a stone peetha. Behind them stand golden-faced deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with silver jewellery and garlands, framed by red, yellow and white flower arches. Brass oil lamps burn at right and an attendant in white stands at left. Only the priest and attendant are physical people; the deities are murtis.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13