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Night ritual photograph at a temple shrine. A priest in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl stands at the front with a hand extended toward a tall grey lingam on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him, a second attendant in brown holds a conch-shell vessel, and a white-clad man stands at the left edge. Behind the lingam sits a large deity murti in a pink and red sequined sari with gold jewellery, flanked by a gold-faced standing figure wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chains. Both are framed by a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and green.

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Night photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large black Shivalinga on a black pedestal in front of a golden-and-red deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, draped with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white and gold ornaments. Four men in saffron-orange and red dhotis and shawls stand at left; one bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces gestures near the lingam, while a shaved-headed priest in orange holds a silver vessel. Brass oil lamps and ritual objects sit on the side table and floor. Four people are visible; the figure at upper right is a gilded statue.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Night abhishekam at a temple shrine: a standing devotee in a rust-brown dhoti and wreath-like flower headband pours liquid from a small metal vessel over a tall dark stone lingam set on a black peetha. Behind it, a bald priest in orange-brown cloth with rudraksha beads watches, and another attendant in white dhoti stands at left. The deity murti behind is adorned with a crown, ornate jewellery and a red-pink silk garment, framed by long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A gilded face sculpture at right wears a rudraksha mala. Dim lamplight lights the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight ritual abhishekam before a large deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red, purple, yellow and white flowers. A man with a red-and-gold headband and bare upper body, wearing a reddish-orange dhoti and a gold bangle, pours liquid over a black lingam set on a black stone yoni pedestal. Two other men in dark red and gold-bordered cloth stand to the left, one with a shaved head. The seated deity wears a red and gold garment and a golden crown, and a large gilded figure with a striped shawl and a garland stands on the right. Oil lamps and gold ornaments glow in the warm light.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight temple abhishekam scene: a priest bending over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal, pouring water while an attendant in maroon cloth stands nearby. Behind them stands a large deity murti in a pink and crimson silk dress with gold trim and a crown, heavily garlanded with multicolour flowers in yellow, purple, pink and green. A second golden figure in a tiger-skin-patterned garment with a rudraksha mala and garlands stands at right. Another attendant in orange-brown robes stands at left. Ornate gold pillars and a dim ceiling frame the shrine.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a night abhishekam at a temple shrine. Two priests stand at left in dark red-brown dhotis and wrapped cloths, one with a red-bordered cloth and garland, the other bare-chested with beaded necklaces. Centre, a black stone shivalinga is being bathed, with liquid running down its surface. Behind it, a large seated deity murti wears a crown, pink-and-red silk skirt, gold ornaments and long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. At right, a golden figure with raised hand is partly visible among flower garlands. Marigold and rose garlands drape the shrine.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies