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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A 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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2009-12-16Abhishekam at a Shiva lingam on a dark stone yoni-peetha. A man in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange cloth over his head lifts a copper vessel and pours liquid over the lingam, while a second orange-robed priest with a rudraksha mala holds the vessel's base. A third bearded man in orange stands behind holding a small copper pot. Marigold and rose petals lie on the stone, and a tall brass lamp stand with lit flame stands in the foreground. Beside them a golden deity murti is seated, draped in red and white cloth, with a garland of yellow flowers.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace pours liquid from a brass plate onto a dark stone linga on a black pedestal, in a temple-like setting with carved stone above. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him, another man in orange with a gold necklace stands, and to the right a figure in orange robes and a golden ceremonial vessel are partly visible. A person's hands are visible at the far left edge. The liquid cascades down the linga, consistent with an abhishekam ritual.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16A 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 in progress at a stone shivalinga on a stone yoni-peetha base. Water pours over the tall cylindrical lingam from a brass kalasha held by a priest in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a second attendant in a white dhoti with an orange sash holds a small brass pot. Water splashes across the stone base and floor. Part of a carved stone pillar appears at the left edge and another person in white stands at the right edge. Two people are visible, the two pouring priests and the partially visible person at the right edge, so the count is 2-5.2007-10-25December 16 20092009-12-16