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A photograph of a temple shrine pavilion with stone pillars. A devotee in saffron-orange robes with long hair pours water from a vessel over a figure lying prone on a white cloth in front of a black shivalinga-style stone base. Behind, two large deity murtis stand adorned with marigold garlands and gold necklaces; one holds a trident and the other wears a red and gold sari-like garment. Several other people in saffron and white robes stand nearby, one in white holding a sacred vessel, and a white marble seated statue of a meditating figure with a mala sits at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style ritual of water offering.

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January 17 20082008-01-17A photograph of an outdoor temple pavilion with carved stone pillars where a ritual bathing is taking place. Two large deity murtis, one a bearded male figure with a crown and trident-like staff and one a female figure in a red and gold sari with garlands, sit on a stone pedestal. A young person in an orange robe pours water from a brass pot over a person lying prostrate in white on the wet floor, while other people in orange and saffron robes stand and kneel nearby. Water flows over the stone base. A small white marble statue of a seated figure with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge. Several people are visible, most in saffron or orange robes, with one bare-headed person in white clothing. The scene resembles an abhishekam or initiation ritual.2008-01-17Outdoor temple pavilion with carved stone pillars during an abhishekam. A long-haired man in orange robes pours water from a brass vessel over a seated or prostrate devotee lying on the floor below, with water splashing across the stone platform. Behind them stand a bald man in orange and several other robed devotees in orange and saffron, some with dark hair. On the altar, two golden-faced deity murti are adorned with marigold garlands, one wearing a red-and-gold garment and crown, the other with a turban and ornate necklaces, and a brass kalasha stands before them. A white marble statue of a seated figure with a rudraksha mala sits at the right corner. Green trees fill the background.2008-01-17January 17 20082008-01-17A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an outdoor pavilion with a deity murti behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot at a dark stone shivalinga pouring water from a brass vessel, water splashing over the lingam. Beside him a woman in orange sari holds a tray and another person in orange stands at the right edge. A man lies prostrate in white clothing on the wet stone floor in front. Behind the lingam stand large deity murtis with gold crowns, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and ornate jewellery, one with a trident-like staff. A white marble seated figure with rudraksha mala and halo stands at the lower right. Brass pots line the lower left. Greenery is visible through the open pillars.2008-01-17January 17 20082008-01-17A photograph of a ritual at a stone temple pavilion with red curtains and garlanded deity murti. A man in white prostrates on the floor while a bare-headed priest in saffron pours water from a brass vessel over him, and another saffron-clad attendant stands at left. Behind them, two large painted deity murtis wear red and gold garments, garlands and ornate necklaces. A small white seated statue of a sage sits at right. Water flows across the stone platform. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2008-01-17January 17 20082008-01-17An outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and a dark stone platform. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe pours water from a brass vessel over a person lying prone on a white cloth, while other robed men in orange and saffron stand nearby. Behind them stand two deity murti with gold crowns and garlands, one with a fierce face, and a white marble statue of a seated figure with rudraksha mala sits in the foreground. Brass lamps and plates lie on the platform, with trees and a red-and-white canopy beyond.2008-01-17A temple abhishekam at an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and red curtains. A woman in an orange sari pours water from a brass pot over a stone shivalinga on a black pedestal. A man in white lies prostrate on the wet stone platform in front of it. Behind them stand two painted deity murtis in gold and red garlands and jewelled necklaces, one with a trident. Several people in orange robes stand nearby, and a man in an orange shawl sits at the right. A brass plate with flowers and a small lamp sits in the foreground, and a photographer on the left holds a camera.2008-01-17January 17 20082008-01-17January 17 20082008-01-17