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February 02 20182018-02-02 +2 copiesTwo young women in saffron-orange robes pour water from a silver vessel over a dark black linga on a golden yoni-shaped basin during an abhishekam. Both wear rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads; one has dreadlocked hair pinned up. Behind them stand gold-coloured deity murtis of a goddess draped in a yellow and purple sari with garlands of yellow and red flowers, set against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. Stone temple walls surround the scene.2018-02-02Photograph inside a temple sanctum of a deity murti pair with gold-framed arch and red curtains behind. Three people in saffron-orange robes stand at the foot of the shrine: one in a saffron wrap pours water from a brass vessel over the central idols, while two others in orange robes stand beside, one holding a rudraksha mala. A dark stone abhishekam platform receives the flowing water, and a small white marble seated figure sits in front. Brass lamps and flower offerings surround the scene, and the central idols wear red and gold garments, garlands and jewelled necklaces, one with a red turban and crown. This shows abhishekam ritual performance at a temple shrine.2009-12-16June 27 20132013-06-27A temple abhishekam at a large golden shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha before a gilded deity murti with a red-and-gold sari and heavy gold jewellery. A man with bare upper body, red-and-gold dhoti and a red flower garland pours liquid from a silver vessel over the linga, while a second priest in a dark dhoti and a third person at left, all with gold bangles, assist. Marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and purple frame the altar, and a brass lamp stands at right.2015-02-17December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe pours water from a vessel over a small green standing figure in front of a larger shrine. A second man in white dhoti with gold trim and a sacred thread stands at left holding a metal pot. Behind them a large gilded deity murti pair sits on a throne with orange and gold drapery, garlanded with multicoloured flower chains, flanked by red curtains and carved stone columns. A yellow-robed figure stands in a green-curtained niche at right.2011-10-06June 26 20132013-06-26June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a Shiva linga abhishekam in a temple. Two devotees in orange saffron clothing stand at a black stone base. The woman on the left, with dreadlocked hair braided over one shoulder and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a dark linga topped with a golden plate, while a second devotee in orange with a rudraksha mala holds the linga steady. Behind them a large deity murti wears a yellow and purple silk dress and garlands of red and white flowers, with gold ornaments visible. The two devotees are the only physical people shown.2018-02-02A photo inside a temple shrine at night, showing a ritual abhishekam of a Shiva-Parvati murti pair. A standing man in a dark brown and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl pours water from a vessel over the deities, while a black turban-wearing man in brown and a man in an orange robe and maroon dhoti assist nearby. The deities are dressed in white and red garments with silver ornaments and are framed by arches of marigold garlands in yellow, white, orange, and purple. A small gold kalasha sits at the base and a mirror-like shrine wall reflects the scene. Four physical people are visible, with additional partial figures at the left edge.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07