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Inside a temple shrine, a priest in white dhoti and sleeveless white garment stands at right, reaching up to a large black deity murti draped in a red and green silk garment with gold zari borders and gold ornaments. A man with long hair, white tilaka and orange robe with rudraksha-style beads stands at left with his arms outstretched. Another person in saffron robes stands beside the murti, and an attendant in white is at the far right. A garland of white and pink flowers hangs at the left edge, and dark curtains form the backdrop.

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A temple abhishekam scene at a golden-framed shrine. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and rudraksha-style beads, stands with back to the camera at a large black stone basin, reaching toward a deity murti draped with a red-and-white garland. To the left, a man in orange robes with a red head covering and beaded necklace stands near a ladder, while a bald man in orange kneels beside a golden kalasha and small golden stand. Two men in white dhoti and shawl tend brass oil lamps (deepa), and a man in white with a red tilak holds a silver tray with offerings and garlands. A black stone deity murti and a gold-tinted pillar with flower garlands complete the shrine.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress at a temple-style setting. A woman in an orange sari stands on a raised platform, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a white-coated statue of a deity with a tall conical crown, which is set in front of a golden ornate arch with carved lion and floral motifs. A dark backdrop and blue cloth frame the scene. To the left, a bald man in orange robes stands with palms joined in devotion. At lower right, a man in white dhoti with a sandalwood mark on his forehead kneels beside a brass lamp, and another figure in orange robes bends forward near a coconut and offerings on the floor.A temple-style worship scene in a hall with a golden crown placed on a dark deity murti draped in multicolour garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. A saffron-robed priest with vibhuti marks on his forehead and ornate gold-and-white adornment leans over the murti, placing or adjusting the crown. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a conch-like instrument to his mouth. In the foreground a woman in an orange top faces the altar with her hands joined. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, small brass cups and flower garlands surround the altar; a large ornate deity figure with a jewelled necklace stands to the right. A pillar behind is painted with elephant motifs.2007-11-26A photograph inside a temple hall with gold-framed shrines. In the centre, a woman in an orange-red top and orange wrap embraces a dark bronze deity murti standing in a gold arched niche with a blue drape. To the left, gilded deity figures are decorated with garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands on the floor. Two people in orange robes sit to the right beside a flower arrangement and a yellow-and-red textile. Two men in white clothes stand near the shrine, and a few seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge. Brass bells hang on the right wall.March 16 20152015-03-16December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesAbhishekam at a temple shrine: a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured border pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark black stone shivalinga set on a black stone yoni-peetha basin. Behind, a second priest in white dhoti with red-bordered cloth and a rudraksha-style beaded mala stands on a wooden stool pouring from a silver pot above. Behind the lingam is a golden deity murti draped in orange cloth with a tall crown and golden ornaments, flanked by golden figures. A green parrot perches near the crown. Liquid splashes across the black basin.2011-09-19April 24 20122012-04-24A temple-style puja on a raised stone platform before a dark backdrop with colourful striped pillars. At centre, a figure with long dark curly hair wears a red sleeveless top over an orange wrap, back to camera, standing before a deity murti draped in multicolour garlands. Beside them a man in a white shirt and red-gold shawl performs the ritual with raised hands. On the right, a man in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded. Brass oil lamps, a bell, a kalasha-style vessel and small offering plates sit on the platform, with a framed deity picture on the left and a smaller murti on the right.2007-11-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a large gold vessel over a golden Sri Yantra-style pedestal in a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a decorated seat draped in red and gold brocade and garlanded with white, pink and purple flowers. A golden arched frame and a small brass deity figure are visible at left, along with brass lamps and a bell. A second seated priest in orange robes sits at the left edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam ritual.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace sits on a low seat, smiling and performing a ritual gesture over a wooden stand draped with a green cloth and garlands of red and white flowers. Beside him, a second priest in orange robes with a red head wrap and gold necklace sits with folded hands. Brass oil lamps, a plate of flower petals, lemons, apples, a coconut and betel leaves sit on the floor. Behind them stand golden decorations, red fabric and a row of orange-clad devotees.2009-10-17A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple. A standing figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal, with flower garlands draped on it. Behind, a gilded golden arch frames the scene and a large golden Nataraja-style deity murti with a red-and-white garland and jewelled ornaments stands on a golden base. Another saffron-robed priest on the left holds a golden pot, and a bald man in orange kneels in front. A brass oil lamp, a small gold kalasha-like vessel and brass puja items sit in the foreground. Red drapes hang in the background, and a camera operator is at the lower right.2009-10-17