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A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing an abhishekam at a black Shiva lingam set on a dark pedestal, with a small white marble seated figure in front. Behind the lingam stand two gilded deity murtis richly dressed in silk and jewellery: a figure with a red-orange turban and crown holding a trident and a garlanded figure in purple and gold with a black crown. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the murtis. On the left, a person in a saffron-orange robe holds a brass vessel, while a figure in saffron-orange robes with head covered pours or offers at the lingam, with a flame-lit oil lamp beside the lingam. A gold-framed arch with carved stone pillars surrounds the scene.

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December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A temple shrine with a black shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-peetha at centre, flanked by two gilded deity murti with a trident and ornate crowns, garlanded in red flowers. A priest in orange dhoti with shaved head and white markings pours liquid from a small vessel onto the linga, while a woman in a maroon sari stands at left beside a brass lamp and offering bowls. A smaller painted-gold figure in orange robe and rudraksha-style beads stands in a green-curtained niche at right. Red petals scatter the polished stone floor. a person attribution unclear: the priest's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm an identity.2013-06-22Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown with a green garland and the other in a purple and gold sari with a yellow and orange flower garland. A black lingam-style pedestal stands in front, and a man in orange robes pours water from a brass pot over it while two other men in orange stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala and the other on the left with long hair. A small white marble seated figure sits on the platform below. Red drapes and grey stone pillars surround the shrine.2009-12-16June 12 20102010-06-12December 16 20092009-12-16Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a deity murti pair with gold-framed arch and red curtains behind. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the foot of the shrine: one in a saffron wrap pours water from a brass vessel over the central idols, while two others in orange robes stand beside, one holding a rudraksha mala. A dark stone abhishekam platform receives the flowing water, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front. Brass lamps and flower offerings surround the scene, and the central idols wear red and gold garments, garlands and jewelled necklaces, one with a red turban and crown. This shows abhishekam ritual performance at a temple shrine.2009-12-16A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress before a gilded shrine. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shawl and white ash marks on his forehead and arms pours liquid from a small vessel over a dark stone linga set on a black yoni-pedestal. Behind the linga stand two richly adorned deity murtis: the one on the left wears a red-and-orange crown and layered pearl necklaces with a green blouse, and the one on the right wears a purple skirt, gold jewellery and a dark crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang from their shoulders. To the left, a second man in orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a silver bowl. A small white statue of a seated figure rests in front of the pedestal, and a golden arched frame surrounds the shrine.2009-12-16A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes stands at left, hands folded, while a devotee in a white and lavender sari-style wrap bends forward to pour water over a black lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti pair with crowns, jewelled necklaces and red and gold garments, framed by a gold arch and red curtains. A garland of yellow and pink flowers hangs on the right deity. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small red-clad figure sits at the far right edge. Flower petals are scattered on the stone platform, consistent with an abhishekam.2009-12-22