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A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, seated side by side on a golden-hued throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and green leaves. A figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange wrap, stands with back to the camera and raises a hand in front of the deities. Two attendants in orange and red headwear stand to the left, and brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the right side. A black shivalinga stands on a dark base in front of the murtis. The scene shows a sacred worship setting. a person not clearly identifiable by appearance here.

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February 24 20172017-02-24December 02 20172017-12-02February 24 20172017-02-24A photograph of a temple-stage ritual before a decorated backdrop of marigold and rose garlands forming an arch. Central on the stage, a large black shivalingam sits on a dark stone peetha/yoni base as a man with long dreadlocked hair, a red-orange headcloth and bare upper body pours liquid over it, apparently performing abhishekam. Behind him stand large deity murtis: a blue-faced figure with a crown and a female figure in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a trident-like staff. To the left, a man in saffron-orange cloth with white body markings and a second assistant in orange stand near lit brass oil lamps. On the right, a statue in a red dhoti and beaded necklaces stands beside a tall brass lamp. A small figure of a seated deity appears at the base.2017-02-24Photo of a temple abhishekam at night before a flower-decorated shrine. A priest in orange-red robes, with long dreadlocked hair and a saffron head wrap, pours from a golden kalasha onto a black shivalinga on a stone peetha. Behind them stand golden-faced deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with silver jewellery and garlands, framed by red, yellow and white flower arches. Brass oil lamps burn at right and an attendant in white stands at left. Only the priest and attendant are physical people; the deities are murtis.2017-02-24A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden arch of flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white framing two deity murtis, Shiva and Parvati, in gold-painted sculpture with crowns, jewelled necklaces and a crescent moon. A shrine lamp burns at lower left. On the left, a man in an ornate golden crown and red-orange garment stands beside a younger man with white tripundra marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala who holds his hands in anjali. A bare-chested man in a dark reddish-brown wrap stands with bangles on his arm. Garlanded shiva lingam and ritual offerings sit on the altar in front. Four people are visible.2017-12-02December 05 20142014-12-05Photograph of a decorated shrine with a large golden arch framing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with gold jewellery and crowns. The seated figures wear yellow and red garments with gold ornaments. The arch and columns are wrapped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple strands. A kalasha-style bronze lamp and offerings sit at the base. In the foreground on the left, a standing figure with long dark hair and a red-and-gold turban, dressed in a dark garment and wrist bangles, faces the shrine in devotion.2017-12-02February 24 20172017-02-24 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24A temple shrine scene at night for Maha Shivaratri shows a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised pedestal, adorned with gold necklaces, crowns and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers forming an arch overhead. A priest in a brown dhoti and shawl stands at the front, holding a flame over a black shivalinga set with flower garlands. Golden attendant figures flank the shrine on both sides, one wearing an orange turban and garland, the other with a rudraksha-style necklace. The ornate stone walls frame the sanctum.2015-02-17 +1 copies