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Photograph of a temple sanctum during a ritual. Golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne are decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and purple, arching above them. In the foreground a white shivalinga sits on a black pitha with flowers. Three priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand at left and centre; one bare-chested man in orange holds a brass vessel and a plate, another woman in a dark dress with a braid stands at the shivalinga. A smaller golden figure in a garland stands at right. Oil lamps burn on brass stands, and a small silver vessel rests on the floor.

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February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesTemple shrine photograph at night showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, adorned with heavy gold necklaces and a crown, framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A black shivalinga stands on a black stone yoni pitha in front, with oil lamps glowing. To the left, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer, one holding a small bell, while another stands with a bell during puja. To the right, a golden statue of a standing figure in dark orange dress is garlanded. Ornate stone pillars and a gilded ceiling surround the shrine.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like pedestal, both decorated with gold jewellery and necklaces, with a golden arch behind them framed by garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange and red robes stand around the shrine: one bare-shouldered priest in the foreground with his back to the camera performs worship at the central pedestal, another shaved-headed priest in orange wraps and rudraksha beads stands to the left, and a third figure with a red headdress stands further back. A brass kalasha vessel and lit oil lamps on tall stands flank the scene, along with a dark stone lingam-like base in the centre.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine during Shiva worship. Two shaved-headed priests in reddish-brown dhotis stand before a large Shiva lingam on a black pedestal, pouring liquid from a metal vessel and tending ritual items. Behind them stand a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with gold jewellery and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A golden standing figure in a rudraksha mala and garland stands at the right. Oil lamps burn on brass stands, and a few small figures and offerings sit at the base of the lingam.2015-02-17A temple shrine lit by oil lamps shows a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati under a gold arch wreathed in multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, white and green. The two figures wear gold necklaces and crowns, the female figure in a red-pink sari. On the altar in front, a black stone lingam sits on a white base surrounded by flowers. Three priests in saffron-orange and red dhotis stand before the murtis, one holding a silver plate and offering, another with an arm raised in worship. A fire pit area and brass lamps stand at the sides, with a smaller bronze image on the right beside a garlanded attendant figure. This appears to be an abhishekam or puja at the shrine during the night ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a large image of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised pedestal, decorated with gold ornaments, necklaces and garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Several shaved-headed priests in orange-red and maroon dhotis stand around the altar; one at left holds a lit lamp, and another in a dark robe holds a ritual object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small brass figure and a shivalingam-like form sit at the base. A white-robed attendant appears at right beside a garlanded statue.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a Shiva lingam on a black pedestal in front of a golden-crowned deity murti pair adorned with gold jewellery and multicolour flower garlands. Several priests in saffron-brown and maroon dhotis stand at the pedestal, one pouring from a brass vessel while another holds a silver plate and lamp. Two brass oil lamps stand on the left and right, and a small offering tray sits on the lingam base. The stone shrine walls and carved pillars frame the scene. The people are priests performing an abhishekam-style puja.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum lit by warm lamps, showing a large deity murti pair with gold crowns and elaborate gold necklaces, one in white dhoti and one in red-pink sari, framed by a curved arch of marigold and green garlands. In front stands a black shivalinga on a stone yoni pedestal with offerings. Three men in saffron-orange and red-brown dhotis and shawls, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, stand at left and centre with hands folded in worship. A standing statue of a figure in red-brown dhoti with a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right beside a lamp stand. Scene suggests a Shiva puja or abhishekam at night.2015-02-17