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A man in an orange-saffron robe bends over a dark stone shivalinga set on a grey stone yoni pedestal, pouring water from a vessel during an abhishekam before a shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti of Shiva with a trident, crescent crown and orange turban, beside a Parvati-form murti in a pink and magenta sari, both draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. A white bull statue (Nandi) stands to the left, and brass oil lamps and white flowers decorate the altar. The scene is a temple ritual.

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A 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.2008-12-31A figure in saffron-orange robes bends over a black stone Shivalinga on a pedestal, pouring liquid from a vessel, during abhishekam at a shrine. Behind is a deity murti pair with a trident and a crown and a seated consort in pink and magenta, both adorned with heavy necklaces and garlands. A golden nandi bull stands to the left, with flower garlands in red, yellow and white draped on the shrine and brass lamps on either side. A small white figure in a red cap and garland sits at the right edge. Floral decorations frame the scene.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 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine showing a Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni pitha being bathed, with a bull statue (Nandi) at left and a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati at the back, the Shiva figure wearing an orange turban and a Parvati figure in a pink and magenta sari. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at the shrine: one at left holds a vessel, and one in the centre bends forward pouring liquid over the lingam. Garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers hang on the deities, with a brass oil lamp and white flowers in the foreground, and a blue velvet curtain at right.2008-12-31A photograph of an abhishekam at a shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. Two deity murtis stand in the gilded arch behind a Nandi bull, the male figure wearing an orange-red turban and the female figure in a pink and red sari with a green skirt. Two priests in orange-saffron dhotis stand at the front: the nearer one bends over a black linga on a silver-toned yoni peetha, pouring water, while a second priest on the left holds a plate or vessel. A brass oil lamp stands on the right, and a small red-clad figure with a white garland sits at the lower right. Floral garlands drape the deities and shrine columns.2008-12-31A photo of a temple shrine decorated with flowers and garlands. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised platform draped in green cloth: a figure with a crown and orange turban holding a trident, and a consort in a pink dress with a dark cap and gold jewellery. A black shivalingam stands on a silver yoni-pitha in front of them. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward to touch or offer at the lingam. Brass lamps, palm leaves and bouquets frame the altar, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right. The person in orange is a devotee performing puja; a clear appearance-based identification is not established.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with flower garlands, banana bunches and blue draped cloth. Two figures in saffron and orange robes stand at a Shiva lingam on a yoni-peetha. One standing figure in the centre, with long dark hair, pours or offers from a vessel onto the lingam. Behind them, a deity murti pair in colourful garments and garlands stands before a golden arch, with a bull (Nandi) figure at left. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine, and a small red-clad murti with a white garland sits at right. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at a shrine.2008-12-31A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair pours water from a vessel over a silver lingam-style abhishekam vessel in front of a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati. The Shiva murti wears an orange turban, a crown, a silver rudraksha-style mala and a red garland; the Parvati murti wears a magenta sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped in multicoloured marigold garlands. A golden nandi bull stands to the left, and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head stands at the far left edge. Brass oil lamps, flower arrangements and palm fronds surround the shrine, and a small white-and-red figure with a garland sits at lower right.2008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine during abhishekam. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron dhoti and shawl bends over a dark Shiva lingam on a silver yoni-peetha base, pouring liquid from a vessel. Behind him, a second man in orange robes stands at left holding a small vessel. Behind the lingam, large statues of Shiva and Parvati are adorned with orange and red turbans, pearl and gold necklaces, and garlands in yellow, red and purple flowers; a golden Nandi bull stands at left. Flower arrangements, a brass lamp stand and a small red-clad figure with white garlands surround the altar.2008-12-31A 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 man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl bends over a dark stone shivling on a black peetha, pouring liquid from a vessel during abhishekam. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in gold-trimmed crowns, colourful garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, red and pink silk garments, and a nandi bull on the left. Brass oil lamps, potted flowers and a green cloth backdrop frame the altar. Another person in orange stands at the left edge, and a small red-clad figure sits at the right. The scene is a temple ritual.2008-12-31