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A temple abhishekam before a decorated shrine with two large deity murtis, one dark-skinned with a crescent crown and trident-like emblem, the other gold-adorned, both garlanded in yellow, red and white flowers. Three priests in saffron and orange cloths stand in the foreground; one in a leopard-print wrap pours water over a black linga-like object on a dark stone basin, while another in orange holds a vessel. A fourth figure stands at right beside a gold statue of a seated sage with a red turban, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklace, and red-and-gold garments. Pink and white flower garlands, oil lamps and small offerings lie on the floor, and a red curtain hangs at the right edge.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a sculpted Shiva and Parvati pair, adorned with bright yellow and red-and-white garlands and an ornate arched frame. Two bare-chested priests in orange and red dhotis stand before the deity murti, one holding a trident-topped staff and the other bending forward with offerings near a white ritual object. On the right a sculpted sage figure stands on a gold-draped pedestal, and small oil lamps sit along the base. Red curtains and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with pink flower garlands around the altar.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13A photograph inside a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and an orange curtain at right. Central deity murti pair, Shiva and a goddess, stand behind a black lingam-shaped base draped with white cloth and flowers, framed by a yellow and red garland arch. Flanking statues in ornate robes and garlands stand on golden bases. A man in orange dhoti and a saffron-toned shawl stands at left with hands clasped. A man in a leopard-print top and brown dhoti bends forward at the base, apparently performing abhishekam or offering. Two more devotees kneel at lower left with clasped hands. Yellow and pink marigold garlands decorate the platform. Watermarked archive photo of Nithyananda Paramashivam2018-02-13A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine with dark stone pillars and an ornately carved archway. Central deity murti figures of Shiva and Parvati stand behind a black stone lingam on a pedestal, draped in yellow and red-and-white garlands. Several priests in orange and red dhotis, one bare-chested with sacred ash marks, attend the ritual; one carries a brass vessel and another stands at the lingam. A bearded figure in a white and maroon robe stands at right beside a pillar. Brass lamps and pink flower offerings sit at the base, and a red curtain hangs on the right.2018-02-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark stone Shivalinga on a black pedestal, being bathed with water during an abhishekam. Behind it stand two large deity murtis, a male figure with a crescent moon and a female figure in green-and-red sari, framed by garlands of white, red and yellow flowers and a golden arch. On the right stands a decorated statue in orange-brown robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Four people in front are visible: three in orange and saffron cloth, including one with a shaved head and a tall dark cap, and one in a brown-and-leopard-print wrap pouring water. Small oil lamps and flower garlands sit at the base, and a red curtain hangs to the right.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13A photograph of a temple sanctum where a bare-chested man in a dark wrap bends over a black stone linga-shaped abhishekam basin, pouring water while others watch. Behind it stand large deity murtis draped in yellow and white garlands with ornate crowns and gold jewellery, and a red-and-white garland arch frames them. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and sacred threads stand at left holding items, and an oil lamp burns near the foreground. Pink flower garlands and a small decorated seat sit at the base of the murtis, and a statue of a seated figure in a red-and-gold shawl with a rudraksha mala appears at right, surrounded by garlands. Red curtains hang at the edge of the frame.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13November 11 20172017-11-11September 21 20142014-09-21 +1 copies