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A temple shrine interior with a black Shiva lingam on a raised stone platform, a bull statue (nandi) in front, and a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti pouring liquid over the lingam. A second person in orange sits on the floor at lower left beside brass vessels. Behind the central deity murti are flower garlands in yellow, green and red, and gilded arched niches flank the shrine, holding deity murtis draped in garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on both sides, with a framed image above. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a saffron head wrap, bends forward at a black stone lingam on a dark circular yoni-peetha base, pouring liquid over it. Behind is a deity murti with multiple arms, garlanded in white and red-green flower garlands, flanked by a golden halo-arch and a second garlanded deity figure on the right. Red and black drapes frame the shrine, with a brass oil lamp on a stand at right and a small golden shrine model on the base. The image is a photo of a temple abhishekam ritual.2008-05-02November 15 20072007-11-15November 09 20072007-11-09November 15 20072007-11-15A photograph inside a temple shrine. A bald man in orange saffron robes, wearing glasses and a gold bracelet, stands at left pouring liquid from a small vessel over a black stone Shivalingam set on a black lotus-shaped yoni pedestal. Behind the lingam stands a gold Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure with a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red-orange cloth, framed by a gold arch. To the right stands a gold-crowned goddess statue in a pink and purple sari with heavy gold jewellery, backed by a green and red garland arch. Striped garlands drape the pillars and the figures, and painted decorative columns with elephant motifs frame the scene. Small brass lamps, a figure of Nandi and a small brass shrine sit on the floor. The man appears to be performing abhishekam.2007-11-15A photograph inside a temple hall during a puja at a shrine with a black stone shivalinga on a raised tiled platform, draped with white and red cloth and a garland. Behind it stands a large golden prabhavali arch and a gold-framed portrait on a dark drape. A woman in an orange sari stands at the centre holding a lit lamp. Two men in saffron robes stand beside black stone deity statues inside gilded arches, one with hands folded in prayer and one performing a ritual; a man in saffron stands beside a stone deity statue at the right with hands joined. Several seated devotees in white and dark clothing sit at the bottom of the frame, and a brass oil lamp stands on the left.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple during an abhishekam at a golden-framed shrine. In the centre, a standing person in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair pours liquid from a small vessel over a large black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti in white and green silk, adorned with a red and white garland and jewelled necklaces. To the right, another golden murti in an orange garment wears a red and white flower garland. In the foreground, a brass oil lamp, small brass figurines and a brass pot sit on the platform. At lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth sits beside the platform, and another person in white is partially visible. Gilded arches and a red curtain frame the scene.2009-10-17April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA temple sanctum with ornate golden shrines decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl raises his arm toward the central deity murti, holding an object above it during worship. Two women in red and orange saris sit to the right near a black Shivalinga with floral offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a tall brass kalasha sits in the foreground. Several children and a seated figure appear in the lower left foreground. The shot is taken from behind and the man's face is not clearly visible.Temple-style puja inside a hall with a dark drape backdrop and tall striped ceremonial poles. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at a black stone shivalinga on a tiled platform, pouring or offering over it, flanked by decorated deity murtis with flower garlands and gold arches. A woman in a red sari kneels at left beside a black Nandi bull, another woman in a pink top and a woman in a white sari sit at the right foreground near brass vessels and a kalasha, and a cameraman stands at the far left with a tripod. Brass oil lamps and offering trays surround the platform. Because the appearance cues are only the shaved head and orange robes, the central priest is described by role and the identity is left uncertain.2007-11-15April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA temple abhishekam scene at a golden shrine with a large black peetha holding a white shivalinga draped with garlands. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis with arched halo frames, one adorned with a white garment, pearl-style necklaces and red garlands. A standing woman in a long saffron-orange sari with long loose hair holds a small brass vessel near the shrine. At left, a saffron-robed man with a shaved head kneels or sits beside brass oil lamps and a white-clothed assistant. Gold ornamental arches frame the scene, and a black backdrop with red curtains surrounds the altar.2009-10-17