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Photograph of a temple sanctum during abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. Priests in saffron-orange dhotis, one bare-chested, stand before a black lingam on a stone peetha, pouring from a silver vessel. Behind them stand golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold jewellery, draped in red and pink silks and framed by multicoloured flower garlands. A gold arch surrounds them. To the right stands a golden statue of a figure with a garland and mala. Oil lamps flank the sanctum and the walls are carved stone.

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Temple abhishekam at a shrine before large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. A bare-chested priest in rust-brown dhoti pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a black shivalingam on a stone pedestal. Nearby, saffron-robed attendants stand, one holding a silver bowl; a figure in white dhoti stands at left. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and water flows over the lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like pedestal, both decorated with gold jewellery and necklaces, with a golden arch behind them framed by garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange and red robes stand around the shrine: one bare-shouldered priest in the foreground with his back to the camera performs worship at the central pedestal, another shaved-headed priest in orange wraps and rudraksha beads stands to the left, and a third figure with a red headdress stands further back. A brass kalasha vessel and lit oil lamps on tall stands flank the scene, along with a dark stone lingam-like base in the centre.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesMaha Shivaratri abhishekam at a temple shrine: priests in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders pour liquid over a black Shiva lingam set in a basin, with a fountain-like stream rising from the lingam. Behind is a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold jewellery, crowned, with a garlanded gold arch of red, yellow and orange flower garlands. A small standing murti of a sage stands in front of the lingam, and brass oil lamps flank the scene. Two priests in saffron stand to the right and left, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, another holding a kalasha-like vessel.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam to a Shiva lingam set before a golden-crowned deity murti pair with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron-brown dhotis stand around a central stone lingam, one pouring liquid from a vessel while a bare-chested assistant in white dhoti stands at the left holding an oil lamp. Two oil lamps flank the shrine on stands. Gold-leaf arch behind the deities, ornate stone pillars on either side, and small figurines and offerings on the floor in front of the lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine lit warmly at night, with a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands framing a pair of deity murtis, one holding a golden object. A shaved-headed priest in a bare-backed orange-brown dhoti stands at center, raising a golden plate or lamp toward the figures. Three attendant priests in saffron and brown cloth stand to the left, and a standing figure in a bronze-colored garment with a long beaded necklace stands at the right beside a garlanded statue. Oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a dark puja platform occupies the foreground.2015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati under a floral arch of marigolds and mixed garlands. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni peetha, with liquid flowing over it. Several priests in orange-red and saffron dhotis and shawls perform the ritual; one bald priest wears a rudraksha mala and holds a vessel. A golden murti of a standing figure with folded hands and a garlanded golden statue stand at the sides. Brass lamps and offerings surround the altar.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies