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February 17 2012

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Photo 11726120March 12 20122012-03-12September 19 20162016-09-19December 25 20112011-12-25Photo 11727024 +2 copiesA man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a white marble statue of a seated sage on a wooden base. Beside it stands a small golden deity figure and a golden shrikhanda-style object on a red stand. Behind him a large black stone shivalinga on a dark lotus-shaped base is wet with water and milk offerings. Two women in saris stand near steps by a red and white striped wall, one with hands folded in prayer. The scene shows abhishekam being performed in a temple setting.2010-07-05July 12 20142014-07-12September 19 20162016-09-19Outdoor photo of a Shiva lingam ritual on a tiered brick terrace lined with many small black lingams and potted green plants. A large black lingam at the centre wears a yellow marigold garland and red flower garlands and rests on a white cloth. A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands bare-chested at left, hands joined over the lingam. On the right, a man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses stands with hands together in front of the lingam. At far left, a woman in a yellow salwar kameez with a dark shawl folds her hands in prayer. Bright sky and metal railings frame the scene.2011-11-07November 07 20112011-11-07Photograph of a temple abhishekam at rows of black stone shivalingams set on red-painted steps. Three men in white dhotis with gold borders sit in front and pour liquid from long brass horns onto the lingams. The foreground man has shaved white hair, white forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch. Pink and red flower petals lie on the lingam bases. Other devotees are visible at the far left edge.2017-05-22December 02 20162016-12-02 +1 copies