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December 16 2016

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A close photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam with a pink lotus flower placed on its top, steam rising around it. A person in a white dhoti and garment with gold-yellow borders holds a small lit flame or lamp near the lingam, with a brass vessel visible nearby. Another person in an orange garment and bangles is partly visible at the right edge, and pink flowers sit at the bottom of the frame.2017-01-02A close photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni-peetha base, topped with a pink lotus flower, during abhishekam. Smoke rises from the lingam and a lit oil lamp or wick flame sits at its base. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border reaches toward the flame, wearing a gold wristwatch-style bracelet and a thin cord bracelet. Another person in an orange garment is partly visible at right, and a brass offering plate with pink flowers sits in the foreground.2017-01-02Close view of a hand with a rudraksha bracelet and gold bangle pressing a fingertip to the top of a black textured Shiva lingam, leaving a dab of yellow turmeric or kumkum powder on it. Pink flowers lie at the base of the lingam, and two gold-coloured abhishekam vessel spouts stand to the right. The person wears a dark garment and bare feet are visible at the lower edge; the rest of the body is out of frame. A small white item is held between the fingers.2016-12-02January 02 20172017-01-02December 14 20162016-12-14Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone linga on a pale base, topped with a pink flower and a small gold cup. In the foreground right, a hand in orange-robed sleeve holds a lit brass oil lamp, with a rudraksha mala bracelet on the wrist and a small gold-framed pendant portrait visible. The background is blurred with more orange cloth and stone forms.2013-06-08Close-up photo of a person's hand, adorned with a rudraksha bracelet and a gold band, placing offerings on a black cylindrical lingam during an abhishekam. Grains and a red-tinted offering rest on the top of the lingam. Pink flowers lie at the base, a brass cone-shaped vessel stands beside it, and a dark bowl with a white cloth edge appears at the right. The person wears a dark garment with a blue patterned sleeve and red trim.2016-12-02A close view of a Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni pedestal being bathed in a stream of liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a priest whose hands and bare arm are visible. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and bracelets. A brass bowl sits in the foreground, a small oil lamp burns on the left, and a white figurine stands behind the lingam. A man in white dhoti with a gold border lies prostrate on the right.2016-12-11 +1 copiesA close photo of a black stone Shivalinga on a black circular yoni-peetha base, topped with a pink lotus flower. A person in a white and gold-bordered dhoti sits beside it, holding a spoon or ladle that pours offering over the lingam, with steam rising. Brass vessels and pink flowers sit at the edges, and blurred figures in dark and magenta clothing appear behind.2017-01-02December 18 20162016-12-18December 02 20162016-12-02Close photo of a ritual lamp flame. A person's hand, wearing a beaded bracelet and a dark sleeve, holds a brass lamp with a long handle and a bowl-shaped holder, its flame rising brightly. Behind it stands a decorated linga covered in red, white and orange flower garlands with a pink rose, lit by warm light. Gold ornaments and jewelled decorations glow in the background, along with red fabric. The setting suggests a temple puja with aarti.2015-02-17 +1 copies