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A photograph of a temple abhishekam before a golden deity murti pair seated on a red cushioned throne, framed by a multicolored flower arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. A woman in a rust-orange sari and a man wearing an orange shawl pour water and offer leaves over a dark black lingam at the base, with a brass pot and a small white-and-blue offering at the front. Two attendants in orange turbans and orange cloth stand at the left and right edges, and a smaller garlanded figure appears behind the left attendant. No candidate is identifiable as a person by appearance, so this is a ritual scene with priests and attendants.

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January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 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 20152015-01-13A photograph of a temple worship scene before a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands arranged in arches. A lingam stands on a black peetha in front of the figures, with a bunch of green leaves and a striped kalasha-like offering. A woman in an orange-brown sari with long dark hair stands at the centre, holding a colourful offering and green leaves toward the lingam, with an orange bangle on her wrist. To the left, a young man in orange and gold clothing presses his palms together, and a standing attendant in an orange turban with a flower garland stands nearby. On the right, another garlanded attendant in a black turban and orange robe raises a hand.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual before a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, with a black stone shivalinga in front and a dark stone yoni-peetha base. A long-haired man in red-orange robes stands at center, reaching toward the deity with a ceremonial staff. Two attendants in saffron and orange turbans and robes stand at left and right, one holding flowers. Behind the deities are arches of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the right and bottom.2015-01-13