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A temple shrine photograph dominated by large deity murtis draped in orange and yellow silk. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall crown, dark face and white necklaces, flanked by two gold-faced deity murtis in purple and orange garments. A green-robed four-armed deity murti with a white-dusted crown stands in the foreground, dusted with white powder. At left, a man in an orange-red cloth and gold bangle pours or presents powder from a silver plate. Garlands of marigolds and tulsi drape the altar, with brass vessels and a purple cloth nearby, and a seated white-and-yellow figure sits before the main murtis.

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October 06 20112011-10-06A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-beaded necklace, stands before a shrine holding a silver plate of white powder with both hands. In front of him a green-robed, multi-armed deity murti with a crown and raised hands stands on a gold-rimmed tray dusted with white powder, with small stone figures at its base. Behind them, a yellow and orange draped altar holds garlands, a seated golden figure, brass vessels and a purple cushion. Ornate stone carvings frame the scene, indicating a puja or abhishekam in a temple setting.2011-10-06A temple shrine photo with a priest in saffron-orange robes and bare shoulder standing at left, pouring or offering over a dark stone shivalingam set on a black pedestal and white sprinkled powder. Behind it, two gold-toned metal deity murtis sit on a teal cloth, one with a jewelled crown and a red-and-green silk garment, the other with a dark rudraksha-bead garland and gold ornaments. Marigold and rose garlands and orange drapes frame the altar, and a small white marble figure of a turbaned man stands in the foreground. The priest is performing a shivalingam abhishekam; the scene shows one priest and no visible audience.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe pours water from a vessel over a small green standing figure in front of a larger shrine. A second man in white dhoti with gold trim and a sacred thread stands at left holding a metal pot. Behind them a large gilded deity murti pair sits on a throne with orange and gold drapery, garlanded with multicoloured flower chains, flanked by red curtains and carved stone columns. A yellow-robed figure stands in a green-curtained niche at right.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06A photograph of a temple shrine where a man in saffron-orange robes bends forward and pours liquid from a vessel over a small silver deity murti on a gilded wooden stand. Behind him, two large painted deity statues sit on a yellow-and-red shrine with garlands, and a smaller green-robed figure stands in a side niche. Two small orange-clad attendant figures flank the stand. The floor is wet, and a red mat lies at the bottom edge. The man is a priest performing abhishekam, and no identifiable face is shown.2011-10-07November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and rudraksha mala bends forward, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel over a dark stone lingam set on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him stands a large gilded deity murti of Shiva with a crescent and third eye, beside a murti of a goddess in a red and green sari with an ornate crown; both are garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. A gilded statue of a standing figure in a niche at left, a white marble seated figure in meditation posture near the base, a brass lamp and a small silver kalasha are visible. Abhishekam is being performed.2011-03-03A temple abhishekam scene at night. A priest in orange robes with a white bandaged arm and white sandalwood markings on his forehead pours or offers liquid over a white marble Shiva lingam draped with white flower garlands and rudraksha beads. Behind him stands a gilded arched shrine containing deity murtis in ornate gold jewellery and orange and purple garments, with a red-orange turban-like crown on the central figure and a garland of yellow and red flowers hanging at right. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated figure holds a rudraksha mala. To the left another attendant in orange robes and a garland holds a metal plate, and a seated devotee in white sits near brass vessels.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A monk in orange robes stands at left, holding a round silver plate or tray while pouring or sprinkling white powder over a group of deity murtis on a red-brown pedestal. The central figure is a tall standing deity with white-painted face and body, flanked by two smaller figures in dark red garments, with a small animal figure at the base. Behind them a seated white statue wearing an orange robe and a crown-like headdress sits on a golden throne draped in red cloth with marigold and purple garlands. Brass oil lamps and a golden kalasha-style vessel decorate the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja to the murtis.2010-11-12