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A photograph of a dark stone shivalinga standing on a dark grey yoni-pitha basin during abhishekam, with white milk-like liquid flowing over the base and pooling around the stone basin. Behind it, a golden-toned deity murti's feet are visible at the upper left, with liquid streaming down a golden pedestal. At the top, the orange-and-white dhoti of a priest is partly visible, and at the right a wooden stool and an orange curtain frame the scene. No people are fully visible apart from partial limbs.

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A photograph of an abhishekam in progress on a large stone shivalinga with its yoni-peetha base, white milk pouring over the lingam and flowing down the channel of the peetha. Several men in white dhotis with orange sashes stand behind, one pouring from a brass kalasha held high. On the left, a person in orange robes stands at the edge of the frame. Scattered yellow and red flower petals lie on the floor around the base.2007-10-25Night photograph of an abhishekam at a stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base. A priest in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, pours white milk from a large brass vessel over the linga, and the liquid splashes across the stone basin. Behind the linga, a large deity murti stands with bare feet visible, wearing a purple silk garment with gold border and white ceremonial dress; its bronze-toned feet rest on a carved pedestal. Marigold petals lie on the floor at the lower corners. Another white-clad devotee stands in the background.2007-10-25A dark grey lingam stands on a black stone yoni base while water flows down over it during abhishekam. A hand at left holds a silver-toned vessel pouring water. Behind it, figures in white garments with red silk skirts and gold-trimmed borders stand near floral decorations, with ornate gold and jewelled adornments visible. The scene appears to be a Shiva lingam abhishekam ritual.2016-03-07A dark stone lingam rises from a shallow black yoni-pitha basin, its surface glistening with water poured over it in abhishekam. Above, a priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold border stands partly visible, wearing a gold-bead mala around his neck and holding a thin stream of water or milk over the lingam. Stone pillars and warm light fill the background of a temple interior. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left, and a copyright notice appears at lower right.2011-09-19A temple abhishekam at night: a man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl pours water from a brass vessel over a tall dark stone shivalinga on a stepped stone yoni-peetha base. Behind him, a younger man in white clothes with an orange sash and a rudraksha-style mala holds a small brass pot and watches the ritual. On the right, a large seated deity murti in a maroon and gold draped cloth receives the flowing water, with white streams running down the stone. Small golden lamp stands and a golden figure sit at left, scattered yellow and red flower petals lie on the wet floor, and a few other people in white stand in the background.2007-10-25A close photograph of a grey stone Shivalingam on a black pedestal, glistening with water as abhishekam is performed. Behind it, a bald priest in orange-red ritual cloth and a yellow-striped shawl pours liquid from a white conch shell, with a sacred thread visible. Blurred garlands of red, yellow and pink marigolds fill the background, and water drips down the pedestal.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at a large stone shivalingam set in a yoni-peetha base, the lingam dark and wet with liquid running down its sides and white and pink flower petals scattered across the basin and floor. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a small offering dish and pours or sprinkles over the lingam. Behind him, men in white dhotis with orange waist cloths and beaded necklaces stand with hands joined in prayer, and a few more people in orange sit on the floor near a small brass lamp and bowl at the back left. At right, a large golden deity murti in a purple garment with gold trim is partly visible. A small brass figure stands on a pedestal at left, and the stone pillars and carved walls of the hall frame the scene.2007-10-25February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam on a round base being showered with fine white powder. A blurred golden deity murti and an orange curtain form the background, with a golden foot visible at right. The white powder dusts the lingam top and spills around its base, a ritual abhishekam-style offering. No people are fully visible.2011-09-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesClose-up of a dark stone shivalinga-style abhishekam pouring with water flowing over the lotus-shaped yoni base and down the lower tiers. Blurred figures in white and orange-saffron robes stand behind the stone, with yellow flower garlands at the right edge and a purple cloth backdrop.2008-12-31