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A 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.

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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.2014-06-30A 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.2014-06-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes with bare upper body and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp before a shrine decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red and pink flowers. Three deity murti stand behind the altar on a gold satin cloth; the central one wears a crown and white dhoti with gold borders, and the figures on either side wear red and gold attire. A small spatika linga sits draped in flowers on the altar in front. A silver plate and brass lamps sit at the bottom right. The scene resembles a puja or aarti. a person is seated centre-left in a red-orange garment with a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, performing the lamp ritual; a young attendant in orange sits at the left edge.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 20142014-06-30A 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.2014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30June 30 20142014-06-30A shrine with three garlanded deity murtis on a gold-draped platform, flanked by floral garlands of white jasmine and red and pink blossoms. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, a white dhoti with gold border, and layered necklaces. A woman in a rust-orange sari stands at left, holding a pink flower and a small silver vessel, while a seated attendant with a shaved head holds a silver tray of pink petals. Pink and red flowers are heaped at the base. The scene suggests a puja at a temple altar; the murtis are statues, not living people.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 priest in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala and bangles holds a bell in one hand and a flaming oil lamp sits before him on a yellow satin-draped altar. Behind it stand three gilded deity murtis, with a central figure in white and gold dhoti and crown flanked by two figures in red and gold, all garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. Pink and white flower heaps surround the base of the altar. A person partially visible at the lower left wears orange.2014-06-30