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A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam-style ritual. A figure in an orange-red dhoti with gold border bends forward, head bowed, over a dark stone lingam-style pedestal, with white cloth draped over the stone. Behind the pedestal stand large deity murtis draped in colourful garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, one with gold crown and ornaments, others in red and white garments. On the left, a standing figure in a red and gold dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, and a seated figure in red garments with gold necklaces stands nearby. A small white-and-red figure stands at the pedestal base, with flower petals and offerings on the floor.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A temple shrine interior with a long-haired figure in a rust-red robe bending forward to press their face and hands to a white-draped Shivalinga on a dark black pitcher-style base. Behind them stands a golden-skinned deity murti with a crown, white dhoti and red garment, flanked by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A priest in a red-and-gold shawl stands at left holding a tray. Small figurines of deities and a seated figure in red sari stand in the foreground, dusted with white powder. The setting suggests abhishekam at a shrine.2016-03-07 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a dark stone linga covered in white powder and a white shivalinga-style mound beside it. Behind it sit two deity murtis, a gold-crowned golden figure in white and red garments with garlands, and a red-clad figure, all draped in colorful flower garlands of yellow, white, purple and orange. Two women in orange-red saris stand at left, one holding a small tray. A man with a shaved head wears an orange-red dhoti and wrap, with white ash marks on his arms, and is pouring or offering at the linga. Small white-clad figurines lie on the floor. The stone floor is dusted with white powder, indicating abhishekam and puja.2016-03-07A photograph inside a temple shrine during a Mahashivaratri ritual. A man in a dark turban, reddish-brown dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, stands at left with his hands extended toward a white-powdered shivalinga in the foreground. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati with crowns, a trident and ornate jewellery, framed by a garland arch of yellow, orange, white and green flowers. Only one physical person is visible, with another partial figure at the edge. a person: the man has a black turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is performing the Pratyaksha Pada Puja ritual.2016-03-07A temple sanctum photograph showing a white-powdered Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni-pitha base, with a red-and-gold pedestal in front. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, dressed in red, white and gold garments, with bright gold crowns and ornaments, framed by a tall arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands. To the left a standing priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha-style mala at his chest, raises his hand in salutation. Other figures in the scene appear to be statues. Flower petals and white powder dust the floor and the lingam.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photo of a temple shrine with golden deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands in rainbow hues of yellow, red, purple and white. A person in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, bends forward at a black stone pedestal (peetha) that is covered with white, and performs puja. Flanking figures are golden statues in red and orange garments, and small white and red-robed figures stand in front. The person is a physical devotee, not a depicted figure, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a temple ritual inside a shrine hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, pours or offers a white liquid over a dark stone pedestal, with white powder and flowers scattered around its base. Behind the pedestal, a large deity murti with a gold crown and gold armour is seated, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, and its surface is dusted white. To the right, a second garlanded figure stands with raised hand. Several other devotees in orange and red robes stand nearby, some holding offerings, while an oil lamp-lit hall with pillars frames the scene. a person candidate is probable.2016-03-07