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Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a large Shiva lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha, framed by garlands of yellow and white flowers. Several devotees in orange and rust-coloured dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha and bangles, pour liquid and hold vessels around the lingam. A woman in a leopard-print skirt and rust top stands at the centre-right, reaching toward the lingam. Behind them stand large decorated deity murtis, one with a crescent-moon crown and trident, and one in a green and red sari with floral garlands. Pink and red flower strands and marigold petals lie on the floor. Approximately six people are visible.

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February 13 20182018-02-13A temple abhishekam scene in progress. A bare-chested priest in a rust-brown dhoti pours liquid from a brass vessel over a green stone lingam set on a tiered green base, while a second man in a leopard-print cloth stands beside him. Several other men in orange and saffron cloths, with hair in topknots, stand or kneel to the left, one in a dark saffron wrap. Behind the lingam stand two large decorated deity murtis with gold ornaments, colourful garlands and painted faces, and a long wall of white, yellow and red flower garlands frames them. A small golden peetha shrine with pink garlands sits in the foreground, and a red curtain hangs at right.2018-02-13A photograph of an evening abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in a brown dhoti with leopard-print cloth wraps and dreadlocked hair holds a metal vessel and pours liquid over a large dark stone lingam-style abhishekam basin. Nearby, a priest in an orange-red dhoti with bare back and a shawl stands at the shrine, and other men in orange and brown robes assist with brass vessels. A trident stands upright on the left, and garlands of yellow, red, white and pink flowers drape the deity murti and small shrine figures in the foreground, with marigold petals scattered on the floor.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red-and-white flower strands. A bare-chested man in a rust-brown wrap and leopard-print skirt pours liquid from a vessel over a green-tinted lingam set on a green pedestal. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a white sacred thread and sandalwood-marked arms holds offerings. Another man in orange stands at left with rudraksha beads and a red thread. Two large deity murtis with gold crowns and jewellery stand behind the lingam, one wearing a green sari. A small deity murti in a gold frame sits in front, garlanded with pink flowers. In the foreground at right, a shaved-headed man in an orange cloth seen from behind observes the ritual.2018-02-13A photo of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A bare-chested man in a leopard-print cloth and a rust-brown shawl pours from a brass vessel over the linga. Beside him stand several shaved-headed or long-haired men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls with ash-marked bodies, along with a standing gold-and-white ornamented deity murti wearing a tall red-and-white turban with a crescent, holding a trident, decorated with a rudraksha-style garland. A small golden deity figure sits on a pink-garlanded altar at the front, and a tall flower-garlanded red-and-white pillar stands behind. Red curtains frame the right edge.2018-02-13Photograph inside a temple shrine during a ritual. A bare-chested devotee in a rust-brown cloth and leopard-print waist wrap stands at center-right, touching a black lingam on a stand. On the left, a bare-backed figure in a rust cloth with a leopard-print wrap and a sacred thread is turned away. Behind them, a standing deity murti wears a gold crown, a long gold necklace, and a trident, with a garland of yellow and white flowers. Another statue beside it is draped in green and red silk, with a red and gold cloth and a trident. Marigold and rose garlands hang across the altar and the foreground, and a bright blurred oil lamp flame sits near the lower center.2018-02-13A temple abhishekam scene: a bare-chested man in a brown cloth and leopard-print wrap pours liquid over a green-tinted shivalinga on a round peetha base. Garlands of yellow, white and red flowers drape a deity murti behind him. To the left, several men in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls stand with pink and white garlands, one with long hair in a crown-like topknot. Brass lamps and a golden prabhavali frame the scene.2018-02-13A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in a dark turban and rust-red dhoti with gold borders pours water from a vessel over a black linga on a pedestal. Behind him stand two large deity murtis, one gold-faced with a crown and jewelled necklaces and one red-faced, both framed by arches of yellow, white and red flower garlands. Around the linga, three men in rust and saffron cloth assist, one holding a white cloth and another wearing rudraksha malas. Brass figures and a small pyramid of brass sit on the floor in front, with a seated deity murti on the far right.2016-03-07A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine during an abhishekam-style ritual before a large deity murti of Shiva seated on a throne, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and gold ornaments. In the foreground a green stone shivalinga-style pedestal receives offerings. A tall figure with a black turban-style headwrap and a rudraksha mala, wearing a dark red and gold shawl, stands at the left holding a small ritual object, while a man in an orange-red dhoti and rudraksha beads holds a flame lamp and another attendant in red stands behind. Several other ritual attendants in orange and red robes stand at the left edge.2016-03-07February 13 20182018-02-13A temple abhishekam scene. A bare-chested man in a leopard-print cloth and maroon wrap stands at a large dark stone shivalinga on a black peetha, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over it while a sheet of water flows down the stone. Around him, shirtless devotees in saffron and maroon cloths wear white sandalwood markings and beaded bracelets. Behind them, a gilded deity murti in green and red silk is decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands and a crown. Flower petals and marigold garlands cover the floor.2018-02-13