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A temple shrine lit by warm lamps shows a deity pair, a Shiva and Parvati murti, decorated with a large floral arch of red, yellow and green garlands and pearl necklaces. Several priests in dark maroon and saffron-bordered dhotis stand at a black altar. One priest in a maroon dhoti and bare upper body pours liquid from a golden vessel over a lingam-shaped form in front of the deities, a abhishekam. Other priests hold oil lamps on stands, and a standing attendant in maroon with a garland stands to the right. Stone walls and a carved ceiling frame the scene.

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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine lit warmly against darkness, with a central deity murti pair adorned with multicoloured flower garlands arranged in an arch and gold ornaments. A priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands bare-chested, pouring from a vessel toward the deities as abhishekam, while other attendants in orange-brown cloth stand nearby. Oil lamps stand on either side and a golden arch frames the sanctum.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine lit by warm light against a dark frame. At the centre stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a crown and a female figure in red garments, both draped in heavy white and gold garlands and an arched border of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. In front, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested, perform worship at a small black stone altar with a lingam-shaped object, while one stands at right beside a garlanded figure. Oil lamps and a candle stand on either side of the altar. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam at a shrine.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17A photograph of an illuminated shrine at night, with a dark surround and a golden arch framing a pair of deity murtis draped in flower garlands of red, yellow, green and white. Several priests in saffron-brown and reddish dhotis and shawls stand around the central murti, one pouring liquid from a vessel over the figures in an abhishekam, while a standing attendant at right is at the side. Oil lamps stand on tall stands at the sides of the platform, and a dark altar with a small decorated object sits in front.2015-02-17A photograph of a temple shrine lit warmly against a dark surround. Two deity murtis, a male and a female form with crowns and layered jewelled necklaces, stand within an arch of golden and multicoloured flower garlands. Several priests in dhoti attire stand before the shrine: one in the centre holds a ritual object near a black stone altar, another in saffron-toned cloth stands to the left, and a figure stands to the right beside a lit oil lamp on a stand. The scene reads as an abhishekam or puja at the shrine. The shrine is ornately decorated with garlands and a lamp-lit altar in front.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an illuminated shrine niche with a deity murti pair, a bearded male figure and a female figure with crowns, adorned with long garlands of red, yellow and green flowers arched above them. The female figure wears a red sari with gold jewellery and a long necklace. A standing priest in dark clothing with a shawl holds a brass or silver vessel near the central figures. Lit oil lamps stand on either side, and a few other attendants in dark and orange clothing are visible at the left. A seated person's silhouette appears at the far left edge.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies