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A person with long dark hair and a vibhuti mark on the forehead, wearing an orange saffron-coloured garment with gold border and a white flower garland, stands at the left and places hands on a dark stone lingam at a shrine. Behind them stand two ornate gilded metal deity murtis of a seated goddess and god decorated with jewelled crowns, necklaces and bright silk garments in maroon, green and red. The shrine is draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and red-and-white decorations. In the foreground, a small brass murti stands within an ornate arched frame, surrounded by yellow and red marigold garlands, with a white cloth and scattered petals on the floor.

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A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and a white-and-gold-bordered cloth stands at the left, reaching toward a dark stone linga draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Behind him stand two large gilded deity murti with ornate crowns, jewelled necklaces and red-and-green draped garments, surrounded by floral garlands in yellow, white and red. In the foreground a small bronze deity murti in a silver arch sits on a wooden platform, with a white cloth beside it. A brass pot stands at the right on a wet floor, and the open pavilion has a beige ceiling and greenery visible outside.2007-01-01A person in an orange robe with gold borders stands at the left, garlanding a Shiva lingam with yellow and red marigold strands while reaching toward two gleaming metal deity murtis seated on a raised dais. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces and red and green silk garments, and are backed by a dense wall of yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. In front of the murtis, a brass kalasha and a small golden utsava image stand among flowers and leaves on a dark stone base, with a brass pot to the right. The scene suggests abhishekam-style worship in a temple sanctum; a white-clothed figure sits on the floor below.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and red-and-white arched floral borders. Two gold-coloured metal deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing a red and gold garment and jewelled crown, the other in a red-and-green sari with ornate necklaces. In front, a black lingam is being bathed by a standing woman in an orange sari with gold border, who pours liquid from a silver vessel. Yellow and maroon garlands drape the base, with a small silver ornamental arch and a brass lamp stand nearby. The scene appears to be an abhishekam.2007-01-01A person in an orange saffron robe with long, loose dark hair and a vertical tilak on the forehead stands at left, draping a garland of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers over a dark stone lingam at the centre. Behind it sit two large gilded metal deity statues wearing jewelled crowns, layered gold necklaces, and maroon and green silk garments, framed by a flower-decorated backdrop of yellow, orange and red blossoms. A small brass deity figure stands in an ornate arched frame in the foreground with more marigold garlands hanging around it, and a brass vessel rests at the lower right. The scene appears to be a temple puja with floral decoration.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple abhishekam scene. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe with a gold border and a white and red flower garland pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black lingam at the base of a shrine. Behind him stand two ornate golden deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and green garments, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and a decorated arch. A small bronze utsava murti in a silver prabhavali sits in the foreground with yellow and red garlands draped around it, and a second person in white dhoti sits at lower left. The shrine is decorated with bright flower garlands and a green and gold border.2007-01-01A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in an orange saree with gold border, with long dark hair, reaching toward a decorated pair of gilded deity images seated on a pedestal. The deities wear jeweled crowns, layered beaded necklaces and red and green garments, and the shrine is framed with yellow and red marigold garlands and red-and-white decorative arches. Below, a small silver-framed utsava murti stands among yellow and red garlands, beside a silver pot and a white-draped figure on the floor. The priest appears to be performing abhishekam or puja at the shrine.2007-01-01A woman in an orange sari with a white garland draped over her shoulders stands at left, smiling, and touches the shoulder of a bronze deity murti seated on a dark pedestal. The murti wears a crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a red and gold garment. Beside it sits a second bronze figure in a crown and red and green silk, with a garland at its feet. The altar is framed by yellow and orange marigold garlands, red-and-white flower strings, and a white jasmine garland hanging at the left edge. A small silver and gold ornamental stand with a flower garland sits in the foreground.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with golden deity murtis adorned with gold jewellery and crowns, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and a red-and-white bunting border. A figure in a saffron orange robe with long curly hair stands at left, extending an arm to touch or offer something at the central deity's shoulder. Beside the murtis sits a dark stone shivalingam with green leaves, and in front lies a small bronze figure in a garlanded arch-shaped frame. A person in white dhoti is seated or kneeling at the lower left, and another figure in white stands at the far left edge holding a bell. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja in a temple setting.2007-01-01A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment with gold border, bends forward in reverence before a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a decorated platform. The murtis wear jeweled crowns, gold necklaces and ornate red and green silk garments. The surroundings are densely decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and flower strands. In the foreground a small golden ornate stand holds a smaller figure, and a white-clad attendant kneels near the base. A brass vessel sits at right. The scene suggests worship at a temple shrine during a festival.2007-01-01A long-haired man in an orange silk shawl with gold border, a red bindi and a flower garland stands smiling in front of a decorated shrine holding a green leafy sprig. Behind him are two gold-clad deity murtis seated on a dark shivalinga base, adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands, with a bright floral backdrop. In the foreground a figure in white dhoti (left edge, partly visible) holds a silver vessel, and a white-clad attendant sits beside the shrine. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam at a temple.2007-01-01A person with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless garment with gold border stands bent forward at a decorated shrine, placing a garland of yellow and red flowers onto a deity murti. Two gilded deity figures stand behind, one wearing a crown and red-and-green dress with ornate jewellery. The shrine is framed by yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white flower arches, with a small gold kalasha and a white-clad figure kneeling at the base.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow and red marigolds and white jasmine. Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side, adorned with silver-jeweled crowns, necklaces and garments, stand at the back. In the foreground a person in an orange sari with gold border stands at left, reaching toward a dark stone linga on a pedestal. A small silver and brass ornate frame holding a murti and a white cloth sit in front, with marigold garlands draped across the base.2007-01-01