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A shrine interior with a seated figure in saffron-red robes and a long braided plait, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) before a deity murti group decorated with white and pink-red flower garlands. The central deity wears a tall crown and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by two figures in red and gold clothing with ornate jewellery. A golden cloth covers the platform, and a garlanded object sits in front. A brass plate and vessels stand at the lower right. A small attendant in orange sits at the left edge.

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June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30A photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis decorated with garlands of pink, red and white flowers, against a gold-coloured backdrop. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long braided hair and a bell in his right hand performs a ritual before a lit lamp and a Spatika linga covered in white and pink flowers. A young attendant in orange sits to his left at the edge of the frame. Brass vessels and a pink-petalled offering sit on the lower right. The central deity wears a crown and white and gold garments, flanked by figures in red and orange. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person; the page indicates he performed Rudrabishekam at a temple inauguration, with the ritual shown as abhishekam to a linga.2014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha mala across his bare chest, pours liquid from a small vessel toward a shrine of three deity murtis decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. The central murti wears a tall crown, white dhoti and a heavy necklace; flanking murtis wear red and orange garments and ornaments. Gold cloth covers the altar base and a pile of pink and white flowers sits before it. A younger attendant with a shaved head and mala watches at the left edge. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a shrine.2014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30A photograph inside a shrine where a person in a red-orange and maroon garment kneels before a clear crystal spatika linga on a flower-decked base, pouring liquid over it with a bronze vessel in one hand while touching the linga with the other. A younger assistant with shaved head and orange cloth sits at left holding a small bowl, with a plate of rose petals and smoke rising in front. Behind the linga, three statues of deities are garlanded with white jasmine and red-pink flowers, the central figure wearing a tall crown and white necklaces, the flanking figures in red and orange garments. Gold silk draping covers the platform, with brass lamps at the lower right, consistent with a rudrabhishekam ritual.2014-06-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a braid performs puja at a shrine, pouring from a small brass vessel beside a crystal linga covered in pink and white flowers. Behind him, three deity murtis are richly garlanded with white jasmine and red roses; the central figure wears a crown and a white-and-gold dhoti. A gold silk cloth drapes the altar. A seated attendant with a shaved head sits at left. Gold bangles and a rudraksha mala are visible. The setting is a wood-panelled temple sanctum.2014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30