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A temple abhishekam scene in front of a tall golden shivalinga draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers, with rudraksha beads wound around it. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and gold armlets, stands at center reaching toward the lingam, while a younger attendant in orange robes on the left holds a gold-rimmed tray. On the right, an ornate deity murti in orange and white garments with gold jewellery is also garlanded. A small white figure in an orange head covering sits at the base of the lingam. Golden temple decor surrounds the scene.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a golden deity murti pair, one decorated with a crown and jewelled garlands. Two men in orange clothing stand at a golden kalasha-like pot wrapped in colourful flower garlands in yellow, pink, purple and red. The man on the left wears a long orange robe and a beaded mala and holds a small vessel, while the man in the centre wears an orange sleeveless top and reaches to touch the golden pot. Garlands of red, pink and yellow flowers hang around the shrine, with a jewelled offering and a gold-trimmed base below.2009-12-23March 03 20112011-03-03Photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and green flowers. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl with long, loose hair and a white forehead mark stands at the centre, holding a lamp toward the garlanded deity murti of a seated figure and a tall standing deity with crowns and gold jewellery. A second man in orange clothing with a shaved head, gold necklace and bangles stands at left holding a brass plate with offerings. A white statue in yellow robes sits at the base of the altar and a brass lamp stand is at right.2011-11-29 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03A temple puja scene in front of a large shrine. Two men in saffron and maroon robes stand at a decorated linga, a grey stone shivalinga wrapped in bright garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers. The man on the left wears an orange dhoti with white ash markings on his arms and a beaded necklace. The man in the centre, with long dark hair, wears a maroon garment and gold bangles and holds a gold plate of offerings as he reaches toward the linga. Behind them stand gold and red painted deity statues with trident and jewelled ornaments. In the foreground a small white statue wears an orange headcloth and beads. Pillars and greenery frame the shrine.2011-12-18 +1 copiesTwo men in saffron-orange robes perform a ritual before a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The taller man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a saffron wrap holds a ceremonial item near the central figure, while the bald man on the left in orange dhoti and shawl steadies a brass tray. Behind them a gold-clad deity figure with raised hand stands among flower garlands, and a small seated figure in orange with a white mask-like face and garland sits at the lower base. Brass and silver ornaments decorate the altar.2011-12-11March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. In the centre, a person in orange robes and a saffron shawl, with a white and red flower garland and long dark hair, reaches out with one hand to touch a large gleaming golden kalasha or pot adorned with yellow, purple and white marigold and jasmine garlands. A second person in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace at left holds a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand near a railing, and a deity murti draped in teal and red silk is visible at right. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple courtyard with a white corrugated roof structure behind.2009-12-27March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesA temple shrine scene where two men in saffron and maroon robes perform worship. The man on the left wears an orange dhoti and shawl with white vertical tilak marks on his forehead and holds a brass plate. The man on the right wears a maroon robe with an orange sash and gold bangles and reaches toward a deity murti draped in garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a silver face mask and a green-jeweled crown. Behind them, large gilded and red-clad deity statues stand in the shrine. In the foreground, a white statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with beads, sits beside the garlanded murti. Pillars and greenery frame the scene.2011-12-18 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03