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Inside a temple sanctum, a long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands at a stone shrine draped with white cloth and garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, pouring liquid from a metal bowl over a dark linga. Two shaven-headed attendants in orange robes assist at the lower left, one holding a bowl and the other guiding it. To the right, deity murtis with silver crowns and red-and-yellow garlands, one wearing a red silk sari-style garment and an ornate crown, watch over the ritual. Gold-leaf ornamentation frames the upper shrine. The scene is an abhishekam offering.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a flower-decorated shrine, dressed in orange with a red-and-orange shawl draped across the lap and an orange-clad priest in the foreground. The seated figure has long black hair, a white forehead mark with a red bindi, rudraksha beads and bangles, and sits on a leopard-print cushion over a gold throne. Garlands of white, orange and purple flowers frame the arch, with green leaves above. The priest on the right, with a shaved-looking head, wears orange robes and white body markings, and holds a silver bell in one hand while gesturing with a small silver vessel. A red curtain and an ornate dark panel form the background. The figure is a murti or statue, not a living person, and no identification is made from the figure's face.2018-05-27December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesA temple photograph showing a person in an orange sleeveless robe and matching orange cloth over the head bending forward to press their hands onto a dark stone lingam-like object on a white-draped platform. Behind them stand two large gilded deity murtis with red turban crowns, garlands of yellow and red flowers framing a gold arch, and one holds a trident. In front, a white marble seated statue with raised hand and a small red mark on its forehead sits on a low wooden step. Brass lamps stand at the left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in an ashram hall with pink walls. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and red rudraksha mala garlands offers flowers or a fruit to a decorated deity murti seated on a gold throne. The murti wears an orange garment and a crown-like headdress, framed by a curved arch of garlands in purple, yellow, red, white and green. Orange and white flower garlands drape the throne, and a second man in white ritual clothes stands behind. A visible tilak marks the forehead of the standing man. The attendant's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2013-05-25Photograph of a ritual abhishekam before golden deity murti of a seated goddess and attendant figure, richly adorned with gold crowns, jewellery and garlands of red, orange, white and purple flowers. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and an arm adorned with gold bangles reaches toward the crown of the central golden figure, while an attendant in white holds a silver plate at left. Ornate gold arch behind, flame of an oil lamp visible at right edge, and a pink cushion beneath the deities.2015-01-13May 27 20132013-05-27October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA temple sanctum scene during worship at a Shiva lingam decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red turban, a rose garland over his shoulder and gold bangles stands at center, placing his hand on the golden lingam. Two younger men in orange-saffron cloth stand behind him, one with long hair. Behind the lingam is a gilded deity murti in a red-and-gold garment with a crown, and floral garlands in yellow, red and white fill the frame. Brass and silver kalasha-style vessels sit in the foreground. The pillared stone ceiling and warm lamplight complete the setting.2016-12-14May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange shawl wearing a rudraksha mala and gold armlets stands at left with his right hand resting on the golden figure of a deity murti. The murti wears an orange turban-style crown and gold jewellery with white flower garlands. Behind them are red flowers and a green cloth backdrop beneath a gold ornate arch. The man's long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace are visible, but the face is partly turned, so the identity remains uncertain.2013-04-14