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Photo of a temple abhishekam at a gilded shrine. Two large golden deity murtis sit under an ornate gold arch; the left figure raises a hand in blessing and has a tall crown, the right figure wears an orange sari-like cloth and a floral crown. A small green parrot perches on the left figure's hand. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a silver bowl onto the head of the right murti. Flower garlands drape the figures.

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A photo of a temple ritual before two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like peetha beneath an ornate golden arch. The murti on the left wears a red and gold headdress with a jewelled ornament and red garment, while the one on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour-like garments with heavy jewellery. A figure in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at the left, one hand touching the head of the red-turbaned murti. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the arch, and a silver vessel and a small golden kalasha-like object sit in the foreground.2009-12-30A temple ritual photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a multicoloured garland backdrop of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti on the right wears a jewelled crown, rich ornamental necklaces and a gold armlet; the one on the left wears an orange-and-gold turban and gold necklaces. A woman in an orange sari with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead pours liquid from a brass vessel toward the murtis, and another person's arm with white markings holds a small brass bowl beside her. A lit oil lamp flame glows at the right edge.2015-01-13A ritual abhishekam scene before a pair of gold-colored murti of a divine couple seated on a throne-like altar, surrounded by dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in an orange-red garment with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a silver vessel and pouring or raising it toward the seated figures, with his arm extended over the crowned figure's head. Another hand holding a silver vessel appears at the lower left, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the right edge. The arched gold ornamental frame and stone ceiling form the backdrop.2015-01-13November 12 20102010-11-12Interior of a temple shrine with golden arches framing a gilded murti of a seated deity pair: a larger figure with a crown and raised hands, beside a figure in orange cloth. A black lingam sits on a black base in front, with a white stone seated figure below. Priests in orange and white garments perform abhishekam: one in orange dhoti with rudraksha mala pours from a vessel, while a man in white raises a pot above, and women in white stand nearby. A gilded standing figure stands to the right. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible among the people.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Gilded metal murti of a deity couple in a temple shrine, with a red cloth backdrop and carved stone niches. The male figure on the left wears a tall crown and a cobra-like hood, holding a trident-like staff; the female figure on the right wears a layered crown and jewelled necklaces. Both have flower garlands. At the left edge a man in white clothing with an orange cloth raises an arm, apparently pouring or offering something over the statues. Bright light falls across the gold surfaces.2006-10-21Golden utsava murti pair seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style vehicle, draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, a red sash with green edging, a trident and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female deity wears a tall gold crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces and large earrings, holding a gold lotus-like object. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands in the lower left foreground. Stone pillars frame the scene.2009-12-23January 13 20152015-01-13Temple abhishekam at a shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated behind a tall golden lingam on a dark stone base. A figure in orange robes with a hood pours liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam while another assistant in orange holds a plate of offerings. Marigold and yellow-red flower garlands frame the arch behind the murtis, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A bearded man in orange at left holds a brass pot.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a milk abhishekam at a temple shrine. Two gilded deity murtis, one male with a tall crown and one female in an orange-red sari, sit side by side on a golden peetha. Three people in white ritual dress perform the ceremony: a bearded man at left pours from a golden vessel, a woman in orange robes at lower left pours liquid over a shivalinga, and a man in white with a yellow cloth at upper right pours from a kalasha. The murtis are glistening with liquid, and a red velvet backdrop and ornate gold arch frame the scene.2010-01-01June 15 20092009-06-15