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A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess behind a richly carved gold arch, decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck stands at the left, holding a small vessel and offering over the deities. Another man in a dark shirt stands at the far left edge. Tall brass oil lamps flank the right side, and red drapery hangs behind the shrine.

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January 02 20102010-01-02 +3 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in a saffron-orange hooded robe pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a golden deity murti, a sacred abhishekam offering. The gold deity figures wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing an arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small white marble statue sits at the base. Only the robed figure and a partly visible attendant in red are physical people.2010-01-02 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine, a person in saffron-orange robes with the head covered stands at a golden lingam-like abhishekam setup, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the central stone linga. Behind them, two gilded deity murtis stand under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The deity on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the deity on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour with a green-and-gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the scene, and a small white figure sits at the base of the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple sanctum during an abhishekam. A figure in a saffron-orange garment pours liquid over a black stone lingam on a dark pedestal, in front of gilded deity murtis of a crowned god and goddess, draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Behind the pedestal sits a small golden-yellow image. Two other saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one bearded and one shaved-headed; one holds a brass vessel. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side. The deity figures are decorated in gold with jewelled crowns and necklaces, the taller one wearing a red-and-gold turban. No individual is identifiable as a person by the visible cues, so the presence of a person is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain. Two gold-clad deity murti stand behind an altar; one wears a red-and-gold crown and garland, the other a tall gold crown and purple skirt, both draped in white-and-red flower garlands. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, both hands on a silver kalasha-style vessel with flower garlands. Beside them, a man in white garments holds a lamp, and another person in orange stands at left. The scene shows abhishekam or puja at the altar, with marigold and rose garlands and red flowers on the platform. a person appearance is uncertain from the image.2010-06-12A photograph inside a temple shrine with a golden arched frame over the sanctum. Two gold-adorned deity murtis stand behind a red-and-gold backdrop, one crowned with a tall gold crown and the other with a golden headdress, both draped in heavy gold necklaces. Flower garlands in yellow, pink, purple and red hang over the deities and the altar in front, and a large decorated metal mask-like face with jewelled ornaments sits at the base. Petals fall through the air. In the left foreground, a figure with long dark hair in orange robes stands at the altar, and another person in orange garments holds a brass plate of flowers and a tray while offering a ritual gesture toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on the right. Two people are visible in orange clothing, and the scene reads as abhishekam or puja at a temple during a festival.2009-11-19January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies