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A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a black crown, stand under a gold arched niche, both garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. In front, a priest in orange robes with bare chest and sacred ash marks stands at the left, extending his hand toward the figures, while another orange-robed man sits cross-legged at the lower left with hands together. At right, an orange-robed priest kneels before the shrine, and a man in white dhoti with hands folded kneels at the lower left edge. Offerings of flowers, a brass vessel and a platter sit on the stone platform, and a gilded palanquin is decorated with flowers at right.

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Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden shrine arch with stone pillars. Two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure in a dark green and purple sari, are decorated with red and white flower garlands. A priest in a bare upper body and orange cloth raises a lit oil lamp toward the deities. Two men in orange robes sit at the front, one with hands folded in prayer, and another in white dhoti kneels with hands joined. A golden ornamental stand with flower offerings sits to the right, and a small seated figure in orange is placed before the deities.2010-07-21A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a male figure wearing a red crown and a female figure in a purple and green sari, both adorned with gold jewellery and yellow and red marigold garlands. A seated small figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a white cloth-covered pedestal in front. A priest in orange robes stands at left holding a flame lamp during aarti, while another orange-robed devotee kneels at right near a gold stand heaped with flowers. Brass oil lamps, fruits, coconuts and flower plates surround the shrine, with carved grey stone pillars behind.2010-07-21Temple photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a pair of deity murtis inside a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. A seated priest in white dhoti and white shawl, with hands raised in anjali, faces the shrine on the left; a robed attendant in orange holds a flaming aarti lamp toward the deities. Garlands of yellow and red flowers adorn the figures. To the right, a man in orange cloth holds a brass bell, and a gold palanquin-style stand piled with flowers and fruit sits in front. The murtis are dressed in red and purple cloth, with a crowned central figure and a consort in a purple skirt. Sanctuary offerings include fruit and flowers on the altar.2010-07-21Photo of a temple shrine with two large decorated deity murtis, one in red and gold crown and one in purple and green sari, garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. A priest in orange robes sits at the front holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities, while other orange-robed devotees stand with hands joined in prayer and a bell is rung at right beside a gold palanquin heaped with flowers and fruit. Carved granite pillars frame the open pavilion.2010-07-21 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with an ornate golden arch. In the centre, a standing deity murti with a crown and jewelled garments and a second deity figure with a crown and fan-like headdress stand behind a seated figure draped in orange and white. A man in orange robes with a white-marked forehead stands at left, holding a ritual item over the altar. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands in yellow and red, fruit offerings, and a golden platform heaped with marigolds and roses surround the shrine. A man in orange with a shaved head sits at lower right. Red curtains and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis, a male figure in red and gold crown with trident and a female figure in magenta and green sari, both draped with yellow and red-white flower garlands. In front, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a white cloth with a shiny kalasha-like offering and fruit. Priests in orange and white dhotis stand nearby with folded hands, one holding a plate of flowers, while a golden palanquin-like tray heaped with marigolds and white flowers sits to the right. Golden oil lamps frame the shrine. Four people are visible, including the seated figure and the standing priests.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing two large deity murti, one male with a red turban and trident and one female in a purple sari with a crown, both heavily adorned with gold jewelry and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a devotee in a flowing orange robe stands at left with an oil lamp or aarti flame, and a small figure in orange is seated at the base of the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a flower-decked offering tray sits at right. Ritual worship.2010-07-21A temple abhishekam scene before a deity shrine. Two large golden-hued deity murtis stand behind, one with a trident and raised hand, the other in a magenta and green sari, both draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a dark stone murti is adorned with a crown, flower garlands and a green leaf arrangement. A seated man in orange robes on the left, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and white markings on his arm, performs the ritual with a small brass item in hand. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, bananas and fruit sit on the platform, while a golden palanquin-like throne on the right is heaped with yellow and red petals. A man in orange robes sits at the lower right edge.2010-07-21A temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a gilded arched niche, the goddess in a magenta sari with a crown, the figure in red and gold, garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. In front, a small white-clad figure in saffron and a seated priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, hands folded in worship at the altar. A second man in an orange cloth sits at the lower left, and a gold tray piled with yellow marigolds and a decorated gold palanquin-like structure rest on the platform. Offerings of fruit, bananas, onions and lemons lie on the stone floor before the shrine, with brass lamps and plates around. Sculpted stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21