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A temple abhishekam at dusk: a tall dark stone shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha is being bathed with liquid poured from a brass pot through a silver bowl. Two men in saffron-orange robes hold the bowl and pot above the linga, and a third saffron-robed man with long hair stands behind. At left, another saffron-clad man in an orange kurta watches. Right of centre, a golden seated deity murti with a white and red dhoti-draped cloth nearby, a tall brass oil lamp with a lotus-shaped base stands in the foreground, and marigold and rose garlands hang at the top right. Floral petals lie on the stone floor, and liquid streams down the peetha.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Night-time temple abhishekam at a large black stone Shivalingam on a yoni-peetha base. A man in orange robes with an orange shawl draped over his head pours yellow liquid from a silver plate over the lingam, which streams down over the base. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace and white ash markings on his forehead and arms. Behind him a second orange-robed priest stands with hands folded in reverence, and a third figure in orange with a long beard stands at the left edge. A white marble statue is partially visible at the far left, and fresh flower garlands in yellow, pink and red hang on the right beside a metal deity murti foot. Water spray and liquid splash around the lingam.2009-12-16A photograph of an abhishekam at a stone Shivalinga inside a temple. A man in orange saffron robes with a draped orange cloth over his head, wearing a long gold chain necklace, white vibhuti on his forehead and arms, and a red kumkum dot, pours golden-yellow liquid from a silver vessel over the dark lingam. Beside him, a bearded man with long curly hair in orange robes and a gold chain touches the lingam with one hand. A third person in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands behind to the left, and a stone pillar with carved detail frames the left edge. The yellow liquid splashes and streams down over the platform.2009-12-16A 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 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a large black stone shivalinga, which is being bathed in yellow liquid poured from a gold-patterned metal pot held by a man in orange robes with a white ash mark on his forehead and a red dot, wearing a gold-bead necklace. Behind him stands a bearded man in orange robes with a gold pendant necklace and dark curly hair, and to the left a young man in white clothing with an orange shawl and gold necklace holds a silver tray. The yellow liquid streams down the linga onto a base, and a stone pillar with a white ornament is visible at the upper left.2009-12-16Photograph 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.2009-12-16A dim temple interior during a Shiva abhishekam: a long-haired man in orange robes pours water from a brass kalasha over a black linga-shaped stone. Beside him, a bearded man in orange stands to the left, and a younger man in orange with a gold beaded necklace and a red tilak holds a second brass pot. Another orange-clad attendant with a gold necklace stands at right beside a red-and-gold cloth hanging. Water streams down the dark stone base. Three figures in saffron robes are visible on the left and centre, with a fourth at right; none is clearly identified as a person.2010-02-12A 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 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a stone shivalinga on a dark stone pedestal. A man in a saffron-orange wrap with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead and upper arm pours water from a shiny brass kalasha over the linga, which sprays in arcs. Behind him, another man in orange with a gold-beaded mala watches. A white statue is partly visible at the lower left. The water and orange cloth dominate the scene.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a long gold bead necklace, pours milk from a white conch-shaped vessel over a dark stone shivalingam on a stone yoni pedestal, performing abhishekam at night. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him a younger attendant in orange robes and a gold necklace stands with palms pressed together, and another orange-clad figure stands at left. Stone temple architecture with a carved cornice is visible above.2010-02-12Temple abhishekam scene at a stone Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, with flower petals scattered in front. A young man in orange robes with a hood draped over his head and a gold bead garland stands at left with hands folded, a red bindi on his forehead. Behind the linga, another person in orange robes bends forward, while a figure in orange on the right raises a silver plate. A white marble statue of a seated figure stands at the lower left, and a tall brass lamp stand frames the right edge. The left man's appearance is uncertain, so the candidate is unconfirmed.2010-01-02 +1 copies