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A temple shrine photograph showing an abhishekam being performed on a black stone shivalingam at the centre. A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style neck cord pours water from a golden kalasha over the lingam. Behind it, two large deity murtis sit on a golden-framed altar with orange drapery, adorned with red marigold garlands, gold jewellery, and one holding a trident. To the right, a standing statue in green drapery and an orange dhoti wears a crowned turban and mala. Another person in maroon robes bows at the left edge, and a small brass lamp and fresh flower offerings sit on the altar floor.

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