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A seated priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and bangles, arranges white and pink flower garlands before a shrine. Behind him, three deity murtis stand adorned with garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns, with a golden yellow cloth draped beneath. Flower petals are heaped in the foreground, and a silver bowl of petals sits to the left beside a second robed attendant with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. A visible shrine setting with a gilded backdrop suggests Rudrabhishekam worship at a temple sanctum.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated figure in a rust-red dhoti and draped cloth with a long braid, reaching toward a garlanded deity murti. Three murtis stand in the niche, each wrapped in fresh flower garlands of pink, red and white, with a central white-robed figure wearing a tall crown and a gold-yellow cloth at its base. Pink and white flower heaps lie on the yellow-draped platform in front. To the left, a young attendant with a shaved head wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala and watches. A silver-framed panel stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual flower offering or abhishekam at a shrine.2014-06-30 +1 copiesA seated man in red-orange ochre robes with a rudraksha mala and bangles performs worship before a deity shrine. He extends his right hand toward a central standing murti decorated with garlands of white and pink flowers and gold-trimmed yellow drapery. A young attendant in orange, with shaved head and a rudraksha mala, sits at the left edge beside a silver plaque. The shrine holds mounds of white and pink flowers at its base, and a bright tapestry-like backdrop frames the scene.2014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30A devotee in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle kneels before a shrine, arranging white and pink flower petals over a small pile on a yellow silk-draped altar. Behind him stand three deity murti figures decorated with garlands of red and white flowers: a central figure in white and gold dhoti with a crown and necklaces, flanked by a figure in red-orange turban and a figure in red and gold sari-like dress. A silver bowl sits at the lower left beside an attendant with a shaved head in orange cloth. The setting is a wooden-panelled shrine niche with a gilded frame.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.2014-06-30A photograph inside a temple shrine where a seated figure in orange-red robes and rudraksha malas pours offerings over a bed of white and pink flowers before an arrangement of deity murtis. Behind them, decorated murtis of three deities stand garlanded with white jasmine and red-pink flower strands, dressed in gold and white garments, with ornate crowns and necklaces. An assistant in orange clothing and beaded necklaces, holding a silver bowl, sits at left. Gold-and-silver ritual vessels stand at lower right on a yellow cloth draped over a platform. This looks like an abhishekam scene in a temple, with flower offerings and garlanded murtis. The seated officiant's features are not visible enough to identify anyone.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 seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl, with ornate gold-and-bead jewellery and bangles, bends over a Spatika linga covered in white and pink flower garlands on a yellow silk cloth. Behind him, a figure in orange and gold with a crown-like headdress and a large white garland of jasmine and red flowers sits with other figures adorned with garlands, forming a deity murti tableau. A second person in orange and red sits at the left edge holding a flower garland and prayer beads. A silver-framed decorative panel stands at the left and a brass lamp rests at the right, while the walls are wood-panelled and warm-toned. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by his orange attire, bangles, and ornamented jewellery during rudrabhishekam at the linga.2014-06-30