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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.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Shivaratri abhishekam at a temple shrine. A large black Shivalingam stands on a dark stone yoni-peetha base, and water is poured over it. Behind it, a golden-decorated deity murti pair with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers forms the backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and a flower garland stands at left holding a vessel and pouring water. A second robed man in orange cloth with a shaved head assists at far left, and a silver kalasha and brass vessels sit on the floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at night inside a shrine. Before a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with a flower-garland arch of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms, a black stone shivalinga stands on a tall black peetha. Several priests in red-brown and orange dhotis and shawls stand in the foreground; one at left has his hands folded in namaskar, and a central priest in orange clothing and a flower garland holds a ritual vessel. A brass lamp with a lit flame stands at right and a golden-robed figure stands behind it. Brass figurines and a small brass kalasha sit on the floor. Ritual puja worship is in progress.2015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam scene at night before a Shiva Linga and a decorated pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, the figures gold-coloured and draped in pearl and gold necklaces. The shrine is garlanded with bands of marigold and multicoloured flowers. A woman in a maroon-and-gold sari with a red flower headpiece and a long garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp. A bald man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stands at far left beside silver vessels, and another attendant in red-brown cloth stands at right. Brass lamps, a small silver figure and a silver pot sit at the foreground, with flower petals scattered on the wet stone floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight 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.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple abhishekam at a shrine before large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. A bare-chested priest in rust-brown dhoti pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a black shivalingam on a stone pedestal. Nearby, saffron-robed attendants stand, one holding a silver bowl; a figure in white dhoti stands at left. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and water flows over the lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum during a puja. Several priests in reddish-brown and maroon dhotis stand at a black stone Shiva lingam set on a dark platform, one bare-chested priest pouring from a vessel and another holding a lit oil lamp. Behind them, a gilded deity murti pair adorned with gold necklaces and draped in a red sari-like garment stands under an arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A smaller gold-clad figure with a garland stands to the right, and brass oil lamps flank the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copies