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Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a golden shrine arch with stone pillars. Two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure in a dark green and purple sari, are decorated with red and white flower garlands. A priest in a bare upper body and orange cloth raises a lit oil lamp toward the deities. Two men in orange robes sit at the front, one with hands folded in prayer, and another in white dhoti kneels with hands joined. A golden ornamental stand with flower offerings sits to the right, and a small seated figure in orange is placed before the deities.

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A photograph of a temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. Two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a black crown, stand under a gold arched niche, both garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands. In front, a priest in orange robes with bare chest and sacred ash marks stands at the left, extending his hand toward the figures, while another orange-robed man sits cross-legged at the lower left with hands together. At right, an orange-robed priest kneels before the shrine, and a man in white dhoti with hands folded kneels at the lower left edge. Offerings of flowers, a brass vessel and a platter sit on the stone platform, and a gilded palanquin is decorated with flowers at right.2010-07-21Photo of a temple shrine with two large decorated deity murtis, one in red and gold crown and one in purple and green sari, garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. A priest in orange robes sits at the front holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities, while other orange-robed devotees stand with hands joined in prayer and a bell is rung at right beside a gold palanquin heaped with flowers and fruit. Carved granite pillars frame the open pavilion.2010-07-21 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a large deity murti of a male figure wearing a red crown and a female figure in a purple and green sari, both adorned with gold jewellery and yellow and red marigold garlands. A seated small figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a white cloth-covered pedestal in front. A priest in orange robes stands at left holding a flame lamp during aarti, while another orange-robed devotee kneels at right near a gold stand heaped with flowers. Brass oil lamps, fruits, coconuts and flower plates surround the shrine, with carved grey stone pillars behind.2010-07-21Temple photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a pair of deity murtis inside a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. A seated priest in white dhoti and white shawl, with hands raised in anjali, faces the shrine on the left; a robed attendant in orange holds a flaming aarti lamp toward the deities. Garlands of yellow and red flowers adorn the figures. To the right, a man in orange cloth holds a brass bell, and a gold palanquin-style stand piled with flowers and fruit sits in front. The murtis are dressed in red and purple cloth, with a crowned central figure and a consort in a purple skirt. Sanctuary offerings include fruit and flowers on the altar.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph inside a stone temple shrine of a man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe performing abhishekam, pouring liquid from a metal vessel toward deity murti. The central deity murti wears a red-and-gold crown and has yellow and red marigold garlands; a consort figure in a purple and green sari stands beside it, and a small seated figure in saffron sits below. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and a tray of flower petals and offerings lies in front. Two more men in saffron clothing stand to the left, one holding a microphone, and a bald man in white with glasses is at the right edge. A gold palanquin decorated with flowers sits at right.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph inside a stone temple shrine of a deity murti pair, a multi-armed goddess with a crown and a consort figure in a purple and green sari, both draped in red, yellow and white marigold garlands. In front, a standing man in orange robes with bare shoulders presses his palms together in worship. Two priests in saffron cloth hold a lit oil lamp and offerings, and a third sits in the lower left. A seated figure in orange robes and ornate chest jewellery sits on a white cloth before the murti, and a gilded platform is heaped with red and white flowers at right. Abhishekam ritual with puja and aarti in a temple setting.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing two large deity murti, one male with a red turban and trident and one female in a purple sari with a crown, both heavily adorned with gold jewelry and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a devotee in a flowing orange robe stands at left with an oil lamp or aarti flame, and a small figure in orange is seated at the base of the deities. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a flower-decked offering tray sits at right. Ritual worship.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine with a golden arch and a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Two divine figures with crowns and ornate jewellery, one in orange and one in blue, sit above a smaller seated figure draped in orange and white. A man in an orange robe stands on the left holding a brass lamp, while a second man in white stands beside him holding a brass lamp stand. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, with pink flowers and a silver vessel nearby. Red curtains frame the scene and greenery is visible outside. The scene suggests an aarti or puja in progress.2009-07-08