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January 08 2017

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Water pours from a metal vessel held by a person in orange clothing at the left edge, cascading over a dark stone or metal abhishekam basin onto a deity murti wrapped in green cloth or leaves below. Splashes scatter in the air. A small golden pyramidal kalasha-style object sits at the lower left, and a brass lamp stand with tiered stem appears at right, with orange draped fabric in the background.2017-01-08Abhishekam at a dark stone shivalingam on a black base, with water pouring over it from a golden kalasha held by a priest at left. The priest is bare-chested with white tripundra markings on his arms and chest, wearing rudraksha malas, bangles and an orange cloth. Behind the lingam is a large deity murti draped in teal, maroon and gold silk with gold ornaments and red flowers.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, pouring water from a golden pot with a long spout over a black stone shivalingam at the centre of the frame. Water streams down over the lingam onto a dark teal cloth. Behind, a deity murti is dressed in a green and magenta silk sari with gold border, layered gold and diamond-style necklaces, and a crown, seated on a golden throne. The scene depicts an abhishekam ritual.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam in progress: a person with white body markings and beaded bracelets pours water from a golden pot over a dark black lingam on a golden base. Behind it stands a deity murti draped in a maroon and gold silk garment with a blue cloth panel, adorned with red flowers and gold ornaments. Water streams down the stone in a bright arc. Gold patterned pillars frame the scene.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photo of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone shivalingam, with water pouring down over it from an upper hand holding a vessel. The priest's arm, bare and marked with white sacred ash stripes, and gold bangles are visible at upper left. Behind the lingam, a seated figure wears orange-saffron robes and gold sandals, with a large golden deity murti or throne behind. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene and a small gold bell hangs near the base.2011-09-19June 25 20132013-06-25A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a black stone shivalinga on a dark round peetha, with water pouring down over the lingam. A standing male priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, bald-headed and bare-armed with gold bangles, holds a brass plate and a ladle-like vessel while pouring. Behind the lingam stands a deity murti draped in red, framed by gold ornaments and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A golden statue of a standing figure with a raised hand and a white marble statue of a seated figure appear at the edges, along with red flowers on the right. The priest is a person physically present; the statues are not counted.2011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19September 21 20172017-09-21