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A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine showing a devotee in a black turban and rust-red dhoti pouring a golden-yellow liquid from a vessel over a green stone lingam-style base in front of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, white dhoti and gold armlets, and is adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Other devotees in orange and red garments stand behind, and a standing figure in red appears at the left under a stone arch. The floor is wet with the yellow liquid, indicating an abhishekam being performed.

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March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph of a night ritual inside a temple hall. In the centre, a standing figure in a dark red-brown dhoti and a black turban-like hair bun pours liquid from a vessel over a dark green-stained shivalinga on a stone base; yellowish liquid spills across the floor. Behind the lingam, a large deity murti with a gold crown and gold armlets sits in a white and red-draped garment, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. Other figures in red-orange robes stand to the left and centre, one holding a small object, another gesturing with raised hands. A brass lamp and a small figure stand on the left, and a bright ceiling lamp lights the scene.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photo of a ritual abhishekam at night inside a temple. A man with a tall dark turban and a bare shoulder wears a rust-brown dhoti-style wrap with gold borders and a rudraksha-style mala, pouring golden liquid from a copper vessel over a dark green stone linga set in a basin. Another man in a brown garment assists beside him, and a figure in orange cloth stands at left. On the right, a deity murti is adorned with a multicoloured garland of yellow, orange, green and purple flowers and gold ornaments, wearing a white and red garment. The liquid flows down over the stone, and the scene is lit warmly against dark surroundings.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photo of a temple abhishekam at night. In the centre, a deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a stone pedestal while water pours over it. Multiple garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers drape the deity and the side figures. To the left, several people in ochre/orange and maroon robes stand near the murti; one woman in a dark maroon sari with a black turban holds a vessel and pours liquid. A small brass figure and brass lamps sit at the base. On the right, a statue in maroon robes wears a garland. The floor is wet with flower petals scattered across it.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07