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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.2017-01-08September 21 20172017-09-21A shaven-headed man in orange ochre robes pours water from a silver pot over a golden deity murti with four arms and a green garment, during an abhishekam. Water sprays from the murti as he pours. Behind them is an altar draped in yellow and orange cloth with marigold garlands, a yellow-robed figure with a gold necklace, purple folded cloths and brass vessels. The man wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bracelets. Only the one ritual officiant is visible; the page's a person claim does not establish his identity from appearance, so he is described by role only.2011-10-06A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a bangle, pours water from a brass pot over a white marble figure seated at the base of a dark black Shivalinga on a stone yoni-peetha. Behind the lingam, a deity murti is dressed in a teal-green silk cloth with pink and gold borders, a gold crown, and a gold staff, with marigold and orange flower garlands hanging around it. A small golden deity figure stands in the foreground, a yellow flower rests on the lingam, and a gold ornamental arch frames the left side.2011-03-03 +1 copiesJune 27 20132013-06-27A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes pouring water from a golden vessel over a dark Shiva lingam during abhishekam. He wears a gold necklace and a bangle, and has white marks painted on his upper arm. Behind the lingam sits a deity murti dressed in green and gold silk with pearl and gold ornaments, framed by yellow and red flower garlands and a deep green cloth. The water flows in a steady stream over the black stone.2011-12-01A photo of an abhishekam at a Shiva lingam, with water poured over a dark black stone lingam from a silver pot held by a hand with white ash markings on the forearm. Behind it stands a large golden deity murti with a gold bell hanging near the lingam, on a red cloth backdrop. On the right, the legs of a seated figure in an orange saffron dhoti and gold-toned sandals are visible, but no face is shown. Gold ornate carved decorations frame the scene on the left.2011-09-19October 06 20112011-10-06A shaven-headed priest in orange robes pours water from a white vessel over a green-clad metal deity murti with four arms, holding a staff and a mace-like object, standing in a gold-lined basin. Water streams down the figure. Behind, a seated golden figure with folded hands, marigold garlands and orange and yellow cloth fills an altar niche. This is an abhishekam ritual. The priest's robes are orange with a yellow edge, and he wears a bead necklace and a bangle.2011-10-06October 06 20112011-10-06A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a yellow inner cloth and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets pours water from a silver vessel over a small gold-coloured deity murti with four arms and a green garment. Water runs down over the figure onto a stone base. Behind, a seated figure in yellow robes and a yellow turban, with a white face and hands raised, sits in front of orange drapery and yellow and white marigold garlands. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, and a purple cloth sit on a tray at right. This appears to be an abhishekam-style bathing ritual.2011-10-06A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and wrap with a gold border stands at a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal, pouring milk or water over it from a large brass vessel held in both hands. White liquid streams down the lingam. Behind him are gold-framed deity figures, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and red blossoms. On the left stands a gilded statue of a standing figure with raised hand, and at lower right a white marble statue of a figure in a turban. This appears to be abhishekam at a temple shrine. The visible people are the single priest.2011-03-03