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A photograph of an abhishekam at a stone shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha base. A man in orange-saffron robes with a draped head covering pours orange liquid from a silver vessel onto the lingam, with liquid spraying from the bowl. Beside him another person in red-orange robes holds the offering vessel over the lingam. Marigold and rose petals lie scattered on the base. Tall ornate brass lamp stands frame the right side, and a white stone figure appears at the left edge. Two more figures in orange robes stand in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-peetha base. A man in orange saffron robes with a hood draped over his head and a beaded mala around his neck pours liquid from a silver-rimmed brass vessel over the golden-toned lingam. Two other men in orange robes stand behind, one with a long beard. Marigold petals lie on the base and floor, and a tall brass lamp stand with a gold finial is in the foreground, with a white marble statue at the lower left edge. The lingam is poured over in a mid-action moment, with liquid streaming down the stone.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in an orange shawl and orange robes pours liquid from a silver-rimmed bowl over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pedestal, while a second man in red-orange robes holds a silver bowl above the lingam. A third man in orange robes stands behind holding a small brass pot, and a fourth person in orange kurta stands at the left edge. Golden lamp stands and marigold petals surround the lingam, and the liquid runs down the pedestal.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a large dark stone Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni pedestal. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and robes, with a red tilak on his forehead and a beaded mala necklace, pours liquid from a gold vessel over the lingam. Beside him a shaven-headed priest in red-orange robes and glasses holds a silver tray. Other orange-robed attendants stand behind, and a tall brass lamp stand with an oil lamp is in the foreground. Marigold and flower petals lie on the floor, and golden liquid runs down the pedestal. A golden deity murti decorated with garlands is at the right edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16Photo of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes, with his head and shoulders draped in orange cloth and a gold necklace, pours a golden-yellow liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone shivalinga on a black stone pedestal. Marigold petals lie scattered on the floor and base. Behind him, another figure in orange stands near the shrine, and a tall brass lamp stand with a lit lamp and garlands rises on the right. A partially visible white stone figure sits at the lower left. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and framing; the pourer is described by role as a priest or devotee.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photo of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl and a beaded necklace pours water from a metal pot onto a tall dark stone shivalingam set on a black stone yoni pedestal. Another man in orange with a full beard holds a small metal vessel beside the lingam, and a third orange-clad attendant stands behind. To the right, a gilded deity murti in a garland of yellow and red flowers is visible, and a tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A small white stone figure sits at the lower left, and flower petals scatter on the floor. Evening light glows warmly through the temple pillars.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16Photograph of an abhishekam at a dark stone shivalinga on a raised stone platform at night. A man in an orange saffron wrap and gold beaded necklace, with white tilak on his forehead, pours water from a brass kalasha over the linga, while a second man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style garland and a red bindi holds a brass vessel beside it. A yellowish liquid flows off the platform over carved white stone. A white-clad attendant stands at left and a deity murti with a purple and gold cloth and flower garland appears at right. The page says Swamiji was present; the orange-clad pourer shows only a slight face-appearance match, so identity is unsure.2009-12-16