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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis, one in an orange-red turban and bejewelled necklaces, the other in a magenta sari and gold jewellery, both seated beside a bull. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward pouring liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone Shivalingam set in a stone yoni-peetha. Nearby, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at left, and a person in white with an orange wrap holds a camera at right. Green draped cloth, garlands of orange, yellow and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps surround the shrine, indicating abhishekam ritual worship during a temple celebration.

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December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop framing a Shiva-Parvati deity murti pair draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in white clothes pours liquid onto a dark stone lingam set on a shallow stone yoni-pitha basin before a sacred bull (Nandi) statue in gold tones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, green cloth covers the base, and a figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. Flower arrangements and hanging leaves decorate the shrine, and a figure in red cloth is visible at the lower right.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual. Central focus is a large statue pair of a deity couple: a male deity with an orange turban, bejeweled white necklaces and a trident, beside a female deity in a magenta dress and gold jewellery, both draped in garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A nandi bull statue in gold-orange stands at left. In front, a dark stone shivalinga sits on a black peetha pedestal. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at center and pours liquid or makes an offering over the lingam. At left, a person in saffron/orange robes stands near brass oil lamps. At right, a person in orange clothing and a man with a camera rig are visible. Green cloth draping and floral decorations frame the shrine.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and lush greenery. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair pours water from a vessel over a dark stone basin in front of a deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati, both adorned with gold necklaces, crowns and rudraksha-style adornments. The seated murti of Shiva wears an orange turban and holds a trident, and the goddess wears a magenta skirt and green drape. Behind the basin stands a bull statue draped in green cloth, and a second saffron-clad attendant stands at left beside brass oil lamps. A small red-clad figure with a garland sits at lower right. Brass lamps and flower arrangements frame the scene.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A man in a saffron-orange robe bends forward at the base of a shrine, pouring water over a dark stone shivalinga set on a grey yoni pedestal, as in an abhishekam. Behind him stands a large deity murti of Shiva with an orange turban and crescent, holding a trident, beside a murti of Parvati in a pink and magenta sari with green draping, with a sculpted bull (Nandi) on the left. Both figures are decked with thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and pearl necklaces. Brass lamp stands, flower arrangements and a small red-clad doll-like figure surround the altar under a gilded arch. The man's face is turned down and not clearly visible.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A priest in a white dhoti and white shirt performs abhishekam, pouring water from a silver vessel over a lingam set on a black stone yoni pitha. Behind the lingam stands a deity murti pair in a gilded arched shrine: a male figure wearing an orange turban, crescent ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holding a trident, beside a female figure in a magenta and orange sari with gold jewellery and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands, with green draped cloth behind them and a brass lamp stand on the right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A man in a white shirt and white trousers pours water from a brass vessel over a lingam set on a dark stone yoni-pitha base in front of a decorated shrine. Behind him stand two gilded murtis: a Shiva-form figure with an orange turban, crown and trident, and a female figure in a pink and orange sari with gold jewellery, both draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Above hang white orchid and fern decorations, and a golden arch frames the niche. A bull's head is visible at the left edge.2008-12-31A photograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor shrine before a deity murti pair with a nandi bull behind them, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in orange robes pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone basin, while a second man in orange robes stands at left holding a small pot. A third person in red sits at right beside brass lamps, and the shrine is decorated with white and purple flowers and blue drapes.2008-12-31