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A woman in an orange and pink salwar kameez with a dupatta pours water from a vessel over a black shivalinga in front of a golden-arched shrine. Behind the lingam stand two deity murtis: one with a trident, a crown and a green-and-orange turban, and a female form in a red sari with a gold crown, both draped in yellow-orange cloth and adorned with heavy gold necklaces and yellow-and-purple flower garlands. A seated white statue in an orange and maroon robe with gold necklace, hand raised in blessing, sits in the foreground. A man in a pink shirt holds a cup at left, and a man in white dhoti with yellow shawl stands nearby. Pooja pots and brass lamps line the edge of the shrine, under a temple roof with greenery behind.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, one with a red-and-green crown and the other in a red and gold sari with garlands. A woman in a peach salwar kameez with a dupatta pours water or milk over a black shivalinga in front of them, her hands held over the lingam. Two men stand to the left, one in a white shirt and the other in a pink shirt with dark trousers, hands joined in prayer. Brass lamps with flame cups line the right side and a small orange-clad seated statue with a maroon cloth and gold necklace sits in the foreground. Garlands of marigolds hang on the murtis and a small brass vessel sits on the floor.2009-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman with long dark hair in an orange-saffron sari stands at center, pouring liquid from a brass pot over a black stone linga on a dark pedestal. Behind her, two gold-faced deity murtis are draped in red-orange silk and bright garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with a gold crown on the left figure. To the left, a young woman in orange clothing wears a beaded necklace, and an older man in orange stands beside her. A bald man in orange sits at the lower left. A white marble sculpture of a seated figure and a tall brass oil lamp stand in the foreground.2010-02-12Photo inside an open stone temple pavilion with carved pillars and red curtains. A standing figure in orange robes with long dark hair bends forward to touch or offer something to a pair of painted deity murtis: a shiva-like figure with a trident and garlanded body and a goddess in red and pink with a crown. A black-and-white striped cloth is draped near the murtis. In front is a dark stone yoni-peetha with a lingam. A kneeling priest in orange robes at left holds a lamp and a brass pot, with brass vessels, flowers and a small white marble statue of a seated sage in the lower right corner.2008-01-17Inside a decorated temple shrine, a long-haired man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at center, holding a small brass vessel and a bell over a golden linga. Behind him, two gold-and-red deity murtis are draped in marigold garlands with yellow, orange and purple flowers, and one wears a red and gold garment with jewelled necklaces. On the left, two people in orange robes kneel with hands pressed together in prayer, one with a shaved head and one with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white marble seated figure sits at the base of the altar. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style ritual.2010-02-12May 19 20132013-05-19June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, draped in red and gold silk and decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. In front, a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a small vessel onto a golden linga on a golden platform, performing abhishekam. To the left, two people in orange robes stand with palms joined in prayer, one with a rudraksha mala. A small white marble figure of a seated sage sits before the platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and pink flowers in the upper right corner. People visible: three, including partially visible figures at the left edge.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16January 17 20102010-01-17A temple shrine with a gilded arch framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands, housing two metal deity murtis: a male figure with a trident and red turban, and a female figure in a red sari with gold jewellery. In front, a white-clad devotee bends over a black stone lingam pouring liquid from a silver vessel, while a woman in a maroon blouse and beige sari reaches in with a small silver pot. In the foreground, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated on a red chair draped with a yellow and purple garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small seated figure in a blue cap and brown cloth with a garland sits at right.2009-12-28August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two large golden deity murti sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red and gold crown and layered gold necklaces. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes stands at center, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga on the platform. Beside them, a second saffron-robed attendant holds a silver pot, and a third person in orange with grey hair stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps flank the scene, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front of the linga. The person pouring has long dark curly hair and is in a sleeveless saffron garment. Visible people: three, plus a partially visible hand at the far left.2010-02-12