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A photograph of a temple ritual in an open pillared hall. Two deity murtis, one gold-toned and one white-clad with a crown, are seated on a red-draped dais framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A standing figure in a white garment with long dark hair and gold-toned bangles pours or offers from a golden vessel toward the central deity. To the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and gold armlets holds a golden bowl, and another white-clad figure stands at the edge. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a small garlanded shrine appears at lower right.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a pair of deity murtis seated together on a decorated throne-like altar beneath a gilded arch. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and a white sleeveless top, leans over the deity figures and pours from a golden vessel onto their heads. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe holds another golden bowl and reaches toward the altar. The deity figures wear white and silver garments, crowns and jewelry, and are framed by thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, with a red cloth backdrop behind the altar.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A figure in a white dhoti and white garment with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, reaching up to the shrine with one arm and holding a golden vessel. Beside them a priest in an orange-saffron robe and white dhoti, bare-headed with a shaved head and tilak, holds an offering. Two large deity murti sit enthroned, one with a crown and white garment, the other adorned in white with jewelry, against a red cloth backdrop beneath a gold arch. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a small linga is visible below the garlands.2010-12-21Temple worship scene in an open-sided stone shrine with carved pillars and trees visible beyond. Centre, a man with long dark hair and a white dhoti and shawl stands with arms raised over a stone altar, offering flowers toward two large painted deity murtis with gold crowns and elaborate jewellery, each draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. A shivalinga with a white cloth and flower garland sits in front. To the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holds a silver tray with a lit flame, beside a younger attendant in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads. Brass lamps, a kalasha and offerings stand on the altar.2010-12-21A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne-like platform, draped in a white sari with a red lower garment and gold ornaments, wrapped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A young man in a white dhoti and sacred thread with a gold bead necklace stands behind the deity, and a person in orange robes on the left holds a gold tray. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground and a gold-rimmed ornamental object appears at the lower right. Gold-carved arches and red cloth form the backdrop.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Temple ritual before a golden shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A woman in a white sari stands on a raised step, reaching up with a golden plate toward two gilded deity murtis seated on a dais, one in a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In the foreground a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl leans in, holding offerings, while a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left with a silver tray and lamp. Central lingam-like object wrapped in white cloth and garlands sits on the altar. Red drapery and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with greenery visible outside. The orange-robed man is a priest or sannyasi; the appearance does not clearly establish any named person.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph of a temple ritual at a decorated shrine. A bald priest in an orange-saffron robe and white tilak on the left holds a golden vessel and reaches toward the figures. A person in a white garment with long dark hair stands on a raised platform above, touching the head of a deity figure. Two metallic-gold deity murtis, one with a crown and white garments, sit on a red-draped throne-like seat. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves cover the platform. A brass oil lamp stands at lower right.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple ritual in which a long-haired man in a white garment stands on a raised golden platform, reaching up to adorn a large seated deity murti dressed in white with gold ornaments and a crown. The murti sits on a gold throne draped with yellow, magenta, red and white flower garlands. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a brass plate and tends to the garlands. Red and gold drapery and an ornate gold arch frame the scene, and a small figure is visible at the lower right.2010-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a sculpted Shiva and Parvati pair, adorned with bright yellow and red-and-white garlands and an ornate arched frame. Two bare-chested priests in orange and red dhotis stand before the deity murti, one holding a trident-topped staff and the other bending forward with offerings near a white ritual object. On the right a sculpted sage figure stands on a gold-draped pedestal, and small oil lamps sit along the base. Red curtains and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with pink flower garlands around the altar.2018-02-13December 21 20102010-12-21A seated priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and bangles, arranges white and pink flower garlands before a shrine. Behind him, three deity murtis stand adorned with garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns, with a golden yellow cloth draped beneath. Flower petals are heaped in the foreground, and a silver bowl of petals sits to the left beside a second robed attendant with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. A visible shrine setting with a gilded backdrop suggests Rudrabhishekam worship at a temple sanctum.2014-06-30