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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate gold arch framing a deity murti decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes reaches up with both arms to pull back a white silk cloth covering the murti, in an unveiling or alankara moment. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes stand in the foreground, one holding a brass plate. Behind them hang red curtains. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja dressing of the deity.

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March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A long-haired figure in a flowing orange robe reaches up to adorn a deity murti with a multicoloured garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers, beside a golden trident-like staff and a silver-toned pot. A gold-framed niche with a white cloth forms the backdrop. In the right foreground, a man with close-cropped hair in an orange hooded top with maroon trim watches from behind. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or decoration rite, with the adorner's face turned away.2008-03-22Photo of a temple abhishekam at night in a shrine hall. A large black lingam stands on a stone yoni base in front of a gold-framed arch of garlands in red, yellow and green, behind which a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits in orange-and-gold silk. A man in an orange robe with a white forehead band and long hair stands at center, a rudraksha mala around his neck, holding a ritual item. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands bent over the base, and another orange-robed attendant stands left. A small girl in white sits at the far left edge. In the lower right a seated figure in a brown cloth covers the head. Wet floor reflects the lamps.2008-03-31A photograph taken from behind of a person in an orange saffron robe and long, curly dark hair, reaching up to drape a red and gold silk cloth over a metal deity murti. The murti has a gilded face and an ornate crown, wears a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and sits beneath a gold-leaf carved arch. Another garland of white, pink, green and purple flowers hangs beside the murti. The scene suggests a temple offering with a silk cloth being placed on the deity. The person's face is not visible.2008-03-22March 31 20082008-03-31Photograph inside a temple shrine with a dark stone shivalinga on a black peetha, bathed in water. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a long orange shawl and white arm bands stands at the lingam holding a small plate. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a plate, and another man in white bends at the lower left. A large deity murti seated on the right wears an orange-gold garment and is decorated with a multicoloured flower garland. A small gold-framed image of a deity stands at lower right. The shrine has carved stone pillars and an ornate gold arch.2008-03-31March 31 20082008-03-31Photo of a temple sanctum at night with gold-framed niche and ornate gilded decor. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis, several bare-chested with white sacred markings on the arms and torso, stand around a shivalinga draped in a thick garland of white, red, yellow and pink flowers. Two men hold brass trays heaped with pink rose petals and offer them toward the lingam; another raises a hand near the deity. Brass lamps sit at the base. Some ornamental bangles and bead bracelets are visible on the arms. a person not clearly visible among these attendants.2021-06-20A photograph inside a temple at night showing a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a bare upper body, with a white marking on his chest and arm, gesturing with his hand over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pedestal. Behind him, two shaved-headed attendants in orange cloth stand, one holding a small offering tray, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. To the right, a large deity murti in gold-orange silk is adorned with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and a small gilded shrine figure sits in the lower right. Warm lamplight and a faint smoke haze fill the shrine.2008-03-31Photograph of a puja inside a temple shrine. A long-haired man with a bare torso and orange cloth stands at left holding a lit flame lamp toward a deity figure, with white ash markings on his arms and forehead. Behind him, a bald man in orange robes presses his palms together. At right, a seated figure in a dark brown robe and face covering sits near a black stone shivalinga base. The central deity pair is a seated murti in gold and orange silk, adorned with a gold crown, gold necklaces and a large garland of yellow, red and white flowers framing a golden arch. Orange cloth drapes the platform, and a brass kalasha sits at the base.2008-03-31March 31 20082008-03-31