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Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis, bare-chested with white sacred markings on their bodies and face masks, pour water from golden pots over a dark black Shiva lingam set in a stone yoni-pitha basin. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a crown, with a seated couple of deity murtis in gold and purple garments, and a standing golden statue to the right wearing a red turban, layered beaded necklaces and a yellow garland. Red curtains and gilded arches form the backdrop. Small brass figures and a golden kalasha sit at the base. The scene shows abhishekam at a temple shrine. All figures in the image are statues or priests; the statues are not counted as physical people.

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