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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, decorated with gold jewellery, flower garlands in red, yellow and green, and a golden arch behind them. In front stands a black stone shivalinga-like altar with a small kalasha and flower offerings. Three male priests in saffron-orange and white attire stand at the sides, one holding a lamp and another holding a small offering, while a stone pillar and oil lamps frame the scene. Marigold petals cover the floor and a decorative bunting hangs below.

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Photograph of a temple shrine during night worship, with a black linga-shaped stone at centre before a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais under a golden arch. The deities wear heavy gold jewellery and are framed by an arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands. In front, a shaven-headed priest in orange-brown cloth with a sash stands with palms joined in a gesture of worship, while a second man in a brown dhoti and shawl stands near the offering table, both within a stone-carved temple. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a metal kalasha sits to the left. Marigold petals cover the floor and a garland-decorated border runs along the bottom edge. The scene shows puja at the shrine.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine with a large shivalinga-style abhishekam setup in the centre, a dark stone lingam base before a pair of deity murtis, one seated and crowned with gold ornaments and a multi-coloured flower garland arch behind them. A standing figure in a dark ochre garment with a gold necklace stands to the right of the deity, holding a lit oil lamp, while two shaved-headed priests in saffron-coloured dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at the left with ritual vessels and lamps. Marigold and rose garlands frame the shrine, with brass oil lamps on stands and kumkum and flowers scattered on the platform.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 copiesA temple shrine lit warmly from above, with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of marigold and yellow, red and white flowers and gold ornaments. In front of the murti is a dark stone abhishekam vessel, a small silver-coloured kalasha and a few small figures. Two priests in saffron-brown and orange dhotis stand on either side of the shrine; the nearer priest holds a lit camphor or aarti lamp, while the one at left holds a brass or copper vessel. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a row of festoon garlands in yellow, red and white hangs along the lower edge of the frame. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds and red and yellow flowers arches over a pair of deity murtis seated on a platform, a male and female figure with crowns and heavy gold necklaces. Below, several priests in saffron-brown dhotis stand at the abhishekam area; one bald priest on the left holds a brass vessel, another holds a tray of offerings, and a third in an orange cloth wrap stands at centre. A tall brass oil lamp stands on each side and a large silver vessel sits in front. The image shows ritual worship at a temple shrine with carved stone pillars. Only the priests are physical people; the deities are statues.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum at night with a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne-like backdrop framed by arches of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, orange, pink and purple. A black shivalingam stands on a platform in front of them, with a small silver peetha and offerings below. Several men stand to the sides: on the left, a bald priest with bare upper body and red-and-saffron cloth holds a brass vessel; beside him a man in white dhoti with a red shawl and a chain of beads on his chest stands near a standing oil lamp; on the right, a figure in dark red dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl stands by a tall brass lamp. Ornate grey stone walls frame the scene and oil lamps glow in the foreground.2015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine lit by oil lamps, with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch wreathed in multicoloured flower garlands. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown cloth stands at left holding a flame, and another priest in a red-and-white dhoti stands at centre beside a shivalinga on a stone base. Brass lamps and a metal vessel stand nearby, with a small pooja tray in front. The shrine is decorated with a striped floral border along the bottom. No a person candidate is visible.2015-02-17 +1 copies