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Temple abhishekam to a deity murti in a stone shrine with orange curtains and ornate golden arch. Two priests in orange and white dhoti stand at the golden pedestal, one in orange cloth pouring liquid from a golden pot and another in white holding a ceremonial vessel over the central sculpture. Behind them stand two deity figures in red and gold with garlands and crowns. A small gold lamp stand and brass vessels sit on the floor, and the floor is wet from ritual water. Two additional attendants in white clothing are partly visible at the edges.

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November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Three priests stand around a golden pedestal, pouring liquid from metal vessels over a tall central object. The priest in the centre wears an orange-saffron upper cloth and white dhoti, while the two flanking priests wear white dhotis and white upper cloths. Behind them, two deity murtis of a couple are dressed in red and gold garments, the figure on the left wearing a green turban, and are garlanded with yellow flowers. Orange drapes frame the golden arch, with carved stone pillars and small shrines on either side. Brass lamps and ritual implements sit on the pedestal.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Two priests in orange and white dhotis pour water and offerings over a golden-yellow lingam-style abhishekam stone set on a gold base. Behind them, two decorated deity murtis in red and green garments with crowns and garlands stand in a gilded niche. A third priest in white stands at left holding a brass vessel, and a brass lamp stand sits in front. Dense foliage is visible beyond the shrine railings.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph of an abhishekam being performed at a temple shrine before a golden-framed deity murti and a pair of standing deity figures wearing red and gold garments with garlands. Two priests stand at a carved wooden stand holding metal vessels and pouring liquid over a central murti, the water spilling onto the wet stone floor. The man on the left wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, and the man on the right is bare-chested with a white dhoti and orange cloth at the waist. Orange curtains frame the shrine and a red mat lies on the floor. Two people are visible.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine with a stone carved arch framing gold-trimmed deity murti figures in red and green garments and garlands. Three men stand at a golden pedestal performing the ritual: the central man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a vessel over a small brass deity image, while two men in white dhotis assist, one holding a silver pot. Orange curtains hang at the sides and a golden lamp stand is visible at left. Wet floor reflects the water.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Abhishekam ritual performed at a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch. Several priests stand around a golden pedestal: a priest in an orange-red dhoti and bare chest pours liquid from a vessel over a small silver deity image, while another priest in white dhoti pours from a kalasha and a third in white holds a pot. Behind them, colourful deity murtis stand in saffron and red garments with garlands, and a red-clad figure stands at the right side of the shrine. Two gold-clad attendant figures flank the central image. Orange curtains frame the shrine, and a silver lamp stand sits in front.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01