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September 23 2006

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December 28 20112011-12-28September 19 20112011-09-19A priest in a white dhoti and shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, pours liquid from a silver vessel held high over the head of a gilded metal deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon in the crown and a golden garland around the neck. Beside it stands another gilded murti in a tall crown wearing an orange-red cloth and a small gold pendant. The setting is a temple shrine with a dark stone arch and greenery visible behind the metal railing. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-09-19Inside a temple shrine, a person in saffron-orange robes with the head covered stands at a golden lingam-like abhishekam setup, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the central stone linga. Behind them, two gilded deity murtis stand under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The deity on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace; the deity on the right wears a gold crown and gold armour with a green-and-gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the scene, and a small white figure sits at the base of the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in an orange saffron wrap performing abhishekam on a golden lingam-style deity pair. The attendant in orange, seen from behind, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a golden shivalingam-like form in a silver bowl. Two gilded deity murtis sit behind, one wearing an orange turban and the other a gold crown and armour-like ornaments, both adorned with jewelry. Marigold and red garlands frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small white figure in the foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam is underway before a pair of gilded deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red backdrop. A man in saffron robes stands at the center pouring liquid from a vessel onto a tall gold-coated shivalinga-like object on a dark stone base, while a second saffron-robed attendant reaches in beside him. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes stands holding a flat tray. Brass oil lamps line the sides of the shrine. The central figure's clothes and posture are not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2010-01-02 +1 copiesGolden-hued metal deity murti receiving abhishekam under an ornate gilded arch. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls pour water from a silver vessel over the central murti's head while holding a cloth. A second seated golden murti in orange drapery, crowned and adorned with jewellery, sits to the right. A small green parrot figure appears near the murti's hand. No prominent identifiable a person depiction is visible; the ritual is a deity abhishekam.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A night-time temple abhishekam at a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal. A bare-chested priest with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange cloth wrapped over his shoulders pours white milk from a round silver vessel over the figures. The murtis wear crowns, white garments, red and yellow garlands, and silver jewellery. Behind them stone pillars and dark foliage frame the shrine.2007-02-16Temple abhishekam at a shrine with two gold-coloured deity murtis seated behind a tall golden lingam on a dark stone base. A figure in orange robes with a hood pours liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam while another assistant in orange holds a plate of offerings. Marigold and yellow-red flower garlands frame the arch behind the murtis, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A bearded man in orange at left holds a brass pot.2010-01-02 +1 copiesInside a temple sanctum, a man in orange robes pours water from a brass pot over a black stone abhishekam basin in front of a golden deity murti adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-orange crown. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and a third in an orange shawl assist at the ritual. In front of the basin sits a small white marble figure of a seated sage, with a small red-clad figure to the right. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against orange draperies and carved stone pillars.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam scene in front of a golden deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop. A man in orange saffron robes stands at the center holding a round brass vessel over a lingam-shaped abhishekam stone, pouring liquid. To the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and stands near brass oil lamps. Ornate golden lamp stands line the right side. A small figure in orange is seen at the lower left foreground.2010-01-02 +1 copies