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Temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine with deity murtis draped in multicolour garlands of marigold and purple flowers in red, yellow, white and green. Central golden deity murtis wear crowns and jewelled necklaces. A priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands on a raised platform, handing an offering plate. Two shaved-headed priests in orange and gold dhotis with sacred threads and white tilak stand at left, one pouring from a vessel. A woman in orange sari with white and red forehead marks kneels at the lower left. Flanking statues wear garlands, and a small brass lamp stands at the lower right. Green-gold arch surrounds the shrine.

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March 07 20162016-03-07A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green draped around a golden deity murti pair and arched frames. A standing shaved-headed man in saffron-orange dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a brass vessel while a woman in an orange sari with gold border offers flowers and garlands. Another man in white clothes stands at the left edge, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A tall golden lingam-like pillar with garland sits at centre, and a figure in the right background wears a saffron turban and garlands. Ceremonial puja with offerings at a shrine.2015-01-04A photograph of a temple ritual before a large decorated deity murti pair with gold crowns and jewellery, framed by an arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a gold border stands at the centre, pouring or offering at a golden kalasha with green leaves set on a gold pedestal. To the left, a priest with white tilak markings and rudraksha mala beads holds a plate of offerings. Right, a carved wooden or stone statue of a standing attendant figure wears a garland and a patterned top.2015-01-04May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04A photograph of a shrine in an open-air pavilion with carved stone pillars, where two large deity murtis stand draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes stands at left holding a ritual object, while a figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair stands before the shrine, reaching toward the deities. A smaller white and orange-clothed statue with a flower garland sits on a white-draped platform, and an ornate gilded seat with a small garlanded figure appears at right. Red drapes frame the structure and green foliage surrounds it.January 04 20152015-01-04A temple shrine decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, framing a golden deity murti and two smaller figures seated on a raised platform. In front, a woman in an orange-red sari with gold border stands with arms raised offering flowers or garlands toward the shrine. To the left, a young man in an orange-brown dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a small brass bowl, while a bald man in white clothes stands behind him. A tall brass lamp stand with oil lamps stands in the foreground, and a garlanded figure stands at the right edge with hands folded.2015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04