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A 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.

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A 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 puja. A bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala raises his right hand in blessing, sprinkled with white powder. Beside him a woman in a rust-red sari holds a plate, and another attendant in red stands behind. Before them a white Shiva lingam on a black pedestal is covered in white powder. Behind it, a golden deity murti seated on a red-draped throne is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, white and red flowers, and a gold-crowned murti stands at right, all framed by a flower-decorated arch. Statues of small figures are placed in the foreground.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A shaved-headed priest in a red dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands with his hand raised to his face, beside another attendant in red. At left a woman in red holds a tray. The centre shows a white-marble Shivalinga heaped with white powder, with a dark stone peetha base, backed by gold-and-white deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. A green cloth and gold canopy frame the murtis. Small white figurines and a white shrine model sit in front. A man in red at right, also garlanded, stands near a garland-covered niche.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A 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.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam scene. A man in a rust-red dhoti and draped red-brown upper cloth, with a gold-bordered yellow sash and beaded bracelets, stands at left applying white powder to a large white Shivalinga on a black stone pitha. Behind it, golden deity murtis in ornate crowns and red-and-white garments are framed by tall arches of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, white, green and purple. A small white statue of a seated figure in red sits at the lower left corner of the pitha.2016-03-07Photograph inside a temple shrine at night showing a large black stone Shivalinga with a white-painted top and red flower decoration in front of a gold-and-red deity pair seated behind it, one holding a trident, both draped in gold jewellery and rich red and pink silk, framed by an arch of garlands in red, yellow, green, and purple. Two priests in dark red-brown dhotis and shawls with golden borders stand at left, one bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala, the other facing the shrine and handling ritual items. Small silver figurines sit on the base in the foreground, and a gold statue of a standing figure in a patterned robe with a mala stands at right.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07