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Temple abhishekam before a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a red-skirted dais, one holding a trident-like staff, both draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and purple. In the foreground a priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti stands at a black stone pitha, pouring or offering over the deities, while a long-haired figure in a saffron wrap and bare upper body stands beside him. Attendants in saffron turbans and white dhotis hold brass vessels, a decorated kalasha and oil lamps. A small brass deity figure and a kumkum-decorated object sit on a tray with leaves in the lower right. A pillared stone hall frames the scene.

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A temple abhishekam scene before a gold-clad deity pair seated on a dark stone pedestal with a black lingam, framed by arches of marigold and multicolored garlands. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and a red-gold cloth stands at the left of the idol holding a stick, while another in orange and a red turban holds a decorated pot with leaves at the right. Two younger attendants in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand at the left, and brass and silver vessels and a standing brass lamp sit on the floor.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A temple shrine photo of a large golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped dais with a black stone shivalinga-style base in front. Colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green frame the murtis. A woman in red-orange ritual dress stands at the centre, holding an object toward the deities. Men in saffron and orange-striped dhotis and turbans stand to the left and right, and one holds a small pot. Brass oil lamps, a silver vessel and a flower-filled tray sit in the foreground, and a devotee's head is visible at the bottom edge. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is given.2015-01-13A temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, framed by an arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Water is poured over a black stone shivalinga-style base in the centre, with offerings and leaves on it. A priest in a long-haired, bare-backed red-and-orange garment with gold border pours from a vessel, while other priests in red and orange dhotis and orange head-cloths stand nearby holding a painted pot and a brass lamp. A standing brass lamp and small figures appear at the foreground, with a ceremonial stone pillar behind.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A temple puja scene centred on a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne with a flower-garland arch of red, yellow, white and purple blooms behind it. The murti wears a crown, gold necklaces and holds a trident. In front, a black stone shivalinga sits on a dark stone base with a tray of offerings, green leaves and a folded cloth. A man in a long-haired, bare-backed pose wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and sash leans forward to perform abhishekam on the lingam. Two priests in orange-and-gold robes stand to the left and right, one bowing with hands together. A second gilded figure with a garland sits beside the arch. A devotee's brass lamp appears at lower right.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph inside a temple shrine where priests in saffron-orange dhotis and orange shawls perform abhishekam on a black stone lingam placed on a black base. A golden deity murti seated on a throne with a crown and ornate gold jewellery is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. Two priests stand at the lingam: one in an orange shawl holds a silver vessel, another in orange pours or offers liquid. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left, a woman in orange at the centre, and a bare-chested attendant with a turban stands at right near a flower-garlanded figure. Brass oil lamps, silver pots and a small golden kalasha are placed around the sanctum; fresh green leaves lie on the stone base.2015-01-13Inside a temple shrine, a golden utsava murti pair of deities is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white arranged in an arch behind them. A black Shivalinga sits on a black stone peetha in front of the murtis, with a bowl of offerings and green leaves. On the left, a woman in a red-and-gold sari with long hair stands with hands joined, and a young man in a red-and-gold dhoti and orange turban holds a white vessel. On the right, another man in an orange turban stands near a garlanded figure and a brass lamp. Small brass and clay figures sit at the base. Several people in similar red and orange ritual dress attend the abhishekam-style puja.2015-01-13Photograph inside a temple shrine of a golden seated deity murti pair adorned with jewelled necklaces, decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A long-haired figure in ochre-saffron robes stands with hands joined in namaskar at the left of the dark stone shivalinga platform, which holds fruit and leaves. Nearby, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and turbans hold a kalasha and a coconut-like offering, and a brass lamp stands at right. A small white-clad figure stands on the platform at lower left. Statues in the shrine are not counted as people.2015-01-13A temple sanctum shows a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red-draped platform, their gold ornaments and garland arch of multicoloured flowers behind them. A black lingam stands on a dark stone yoni base in front. Several priests in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and orange turbans attend the ritual; one at right gestures toward the deities, and another at centre-left stands with his back to the camera. Brass lamps, silver vessels and a small bronze figure of a standing devotee sit on the floor, with flowers and a small stepped brass vessel in the foreground. Two men at left and a few heads at lower edge are visible among the attendees.2015-01-13Temple abhishekam scene. A golden deity murti, a seated Shiva-Parvati pair under a gilded arch, sits on a dark stone pitha, draped in red cloth and framed by floral garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Three priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand at the base; one bends forward holding a striped cloth or cord at the pitha while another gestures with a hand. Two young men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand at left near brass oil lamps and a silver kalasha, and a small brass figure stands before the base. Pillars of carved granite frame the open pavilion.2015-01-13