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A photograph of a temple shrine during abhishekam. Central deity murti pair, one seated in white and red with gold crown and trident-like staff, is garlanded with bands of yellow, white, green and purple flowers. A black lingam sits on a dark stone base with water flowing over it. At left, a figure in a brown-red draped garment and a large dark turban stands beside a shrine attendant. At right, another garlanded murti with a painted face.

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A photograph inside a shrine showing a black Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-peetha base, with water running down over it during abhishekam. Behind it stand golden and white-robed deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati-like figures, wrapped in bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, white, purple and green. To the right, a bearded ascetic figure statue in a red-brown robe with a marigold garland is seated. On the left, a standing person in a dark turban and rust-brown dhoti with gold borders stands near the shrine, along with other attendants in brown clothing. Brass lamps and small figurines sit in the foreground.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black Shiva linga on a dark stone base being bathed with water poured from a vessel held by a standing man in a brown-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with a dark turban-like hair bun. Behind the linga are large murti statues of deities with gold crowns and ornaments, dressed in white and red garments, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. A standing man in a brown robe and gold necklaces appears at left, with another devotee partly visible. The scene suggests an abhishekam of a linga before deity murtis.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a black Shiva linga on a dark base, flanked by two golden-finished deity murtis seated on a throne with an arched gold and green backdrop. The murtis are draped in colourful garlands with yellow, purple and white flowers. In the foreground, a man in a dark red-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands with his hands clasped, while to the left a woman in red attire and a priest in red robes hold ritual items. A stone-faced figure in red robes with a garland sits on the right.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph inside a temple sanctum at night. A man in a tall black turban and a rust-brown dhoti with gold border pours water from a silver vessel over a black shivalinga on a dark stone pedestal. Behind it stands a large deity murti, its arch and frame heavily decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with a gold crown and gold armlets. Other people in orange and maroon robes stand to the left, and a small golden figure and a brass lamp stand in the foreground. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A temple shrine lit at night shows a black Shivalinga on a stone base in front of a pair of large painted deity murtis, one seated figure with crown and garlands and a companion with a golden crown, decorated with bright marigold and multicolour garlands. Several priests in rust-red and orange dhotis stand around, one in a red turban holding a silver vessel and another in a dark-red wrap with gold trim pouring or offering at the linga. A figure in an orange cloth with a long topknot stands at the left. Small gold figures and a kalasha sit on the stone floor, and a standing figure with garland in a dark-red garment is near the right. The page points to a Mahashivaratri abhishekam; the visible scene shows linga abhishekam at the shrine.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07