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A photograph inside a temple shrine lit by oil lamps, centred on a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with gold necklaces and multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, orange and purple. A shivalinga stands on a black abhishekam base in front. To the left, a bald priest in orange-brown robes holds a lamp while a standing man in a dark robe and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at centre, and a younger attendant in brown holds a lamp at the left edge. A second floral garland hangs on a standing figure at the right, with a lamp stand beside him. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at the shrine.

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February 19 20152015-02-19Photograph 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 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.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA 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 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.2015-02-17Temple 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 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 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 photograph inside a temple sanctum at night showing a Shiva-Parvati deity pair in a large murti niche framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, green, purple and red. The central figure is Shiva and beside him Parvati, both adorned with heavy gold necklaces. In front, a priest in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp toward a black linga on a stone pedestal. Three figures stand to the left with palms pressed together in prayer, one in orange-brown robes and one bald with a white shawl. A small attendant stands to the right of the deity near a garlanded statue in dark robes and a rudraksha mala.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Photograph 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 copies