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A temple abhishekam at a black stone Nandi bull statue set in a tiled basin. A young priest bare-chested in an orange-red dhoti and a black cap with a blue face mask pours liquid over the Nandi, with a black stone lingam beside it. Rudraksha malas hang on his chest. Behind are gilded carved pillars, a large framed deity image, and metal trays and vessels on a rolling cart, plus a red cloth and a flower basket on a side table. The priest is a single person, not identifiable as a person from appearance.

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