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A temple sanctum at night decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and green forming an arch behind large statues of Shiva and Parvati. The central Shiva figure holds a trident and drum, the goddess wears a red and gold sari and jewellery, and a black Shivalinga stands on a dark stone base with a small kalasha-like vessel. Two smaller figures in red and gold stand to either side, and a standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha stands at left, hands folded in prayer, while a man in orange with a turban stands in the foreground facing the murtis. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a lamp is visible at the lower left.

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February 24 20172017-02-24Photograph of a temple sanctum during a puja. Several priests in reddish-brown and maroon dhotis stand at a black stone Shiva lingam set on a dark platform, one bare-chested priest pouring from a vessel and another holding a lit oil lamp. Behind them, a gilded deity murti pair adorned with gold necklaces and draped in a red sari-like garment stands under an arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A smaller gold-clad figure with a garland stands to the right, and brass oil lamps flank the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Temple shrine photograph at night showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with heavy gold necklaces and a crown, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni pitha in front, with oil lamps glowing. To the left, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer, one holding a small bell, while another stands with a bell during puja. To the right, a golden statue of a standing figure in dark orange dress is garlanded. Ornate stone pillars and a gilded ceiling surround the shrine.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple ritual in a shrine room decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands arranged in an arch behind a black stone pedestal. A man in saffron-orange dress with an orange head wrap and a red-orange shawl stands centre-left with palms joined, gesturing toward the deities. Seated on the pedestal are deity murti, including a figure with an ornate silver crown and a red-and-gold garment, with a ceremonial brass oil lamp burning in the foreground. To the left, three young men in orange robes with garlands and bracelets stand with hands folded. On the right, a large figure in brown dress and a leopard-patterned waist cloth stands beside a garlanded statue. The scene suggests a puja or darshan.2017-02-24Photograph of a temple sanctum scene at night, lit by warm lamps. Centre-right, a deity murti pair seated on a throne-like platform: a crowned figure with a trident-like staff and a seated female figure in red and gold silk, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery and white crowns. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone pedestal before them. The arch behind is densely decorated with garlands of marigold, rose and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, purple and white. On the left, a standing male figure in saffron-orange robes with a red headband and long dark hair, hands folded at his chest, stands beside a flower-garlanded figure in gold. Brass oil lamps and a small brass figure sit in the foreground. Two statues are the only other figures; no living people are clearly visible beyond the saffron-robed man.2017-02-24A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap stands before a lit shrine decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands forming arches. Behind him stand a Shiva and Parvati murti, the male figure holding a trident, beside a black shivalinga on a peetha. Two flanking statues in golden skirts and garlands stand on either side, with brass oil lamps lit in front. The standing man wears layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, and gestures with one hand toward the shrine. Scene suggests a Maha Shivaratri decoration with abhishekam-style setup. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, with saffron robe, orange head wrap and rudraksha malas as visible cues.2017-02-24A photograph of a temple shrine during an evening abhishekam at a Shiva-Parvati murti pair, with a lit flame held in front of the central deity pair. A woman in a dark red sari with a gold border and a large black hair bun stands at the center, holding a flame over the lingam on a black pedestal. Behind the murtis, a golden arch frames the shrine, and the figures are draped with ornate garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Three to four men in orange-brown robes stand on the left with palms joined in prayer, one wearing gold necklaces, and another figure in a saffron wrap stands near the right. A small brass murti and a brass kalasha sit on the base, and a seated murti in a red garment with a garland is at the far right.2016-03-07Night temple worship before a decorated shrine framed by an arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. Central deity murti figures wear ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces, with gold hands raised; a seated consort figure in a red and gold sari sits beside them. A white-pale shivalingam-like form stands on a dark black pitha with white powder or abhishekam residue. A standing figure in a long dark robe with a long braid and red headcloth performs puja toward the deities. Flanking figures wear flower garlands and red-and-gold attire; oil lamps burn in brass stands at the sides, and seated devotees watch in the lower right.2017-02-24Night temple worship before a decorated deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with heavy gold and pearl necklaces and framed by a bright arch of marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A priest in a dark-red and gold dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak, holds a lit flame near the murti while standing beside a black stone shivalinga on a platform. Two attendants stand at left with folded hands, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and one in white with a mala. Brass oil lamps and brass figures are arranged on the floor in the foreground. Ritual aarti in a temple setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. Four people stand on the left in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, several with bare upper bodies and white body markings; one holds a small object and others gesture with raised hands. A central figure in a rust-red robe with an orange turban and beaded necklace stands with hands together in devotion. Behind them a black stone yoni-shaped pedestal and a stone lingam sit before a deity murti of a seated goddess in red and gold sari with a crown, flanked by a large garland arch of yellow, red and green marigold and flower strands. A brass oil lamp with a visible flame stands in the foreground, and a standing statue in red and brown clothing with a beaded mala is at right. Visible ritual setting consistent with puja or abhishekam.2017-02-24