Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a large black-and-white striped linga abhishekam at an outdoor stage, with water flowing down the white-streaked lingam onto a black yoni pitha. Three golden shringar garlands with red-and-green trim hang on the base. On the left, a staircase with metal railings leads to a platform where several white-clad priests in white dhotis and shawls pour liquid from brass vessels. In the centre-right, a priest in orange saffron robes stands on the platform, raising a vessel toward the linga. Behind them, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar stands under an overcast sky, and red-and-black seating rows are visible at the bottom.

More like this

Open the gallery
October 22 20142014-10-22A large black stone Shiva linga on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk in an outdoor abhishekam at a red-tiered open stadium. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a steel staircase platform at the top, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the linga's crown. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls stand on the staircase and platform, one raising his hands near his head. The linga is decorated with three gold-toned ornate front ornaments with red and green edging and a white-and-silver band. Unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding stand behind the stadium. The sky is overcast.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black and white Shiva linga being bathed with milk or water poured from above during an abhishekam. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a steel staircase platform reaching over the top of the linga, pouring from a golden vessel. Three men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on the platform and staircase beside him, holding golden kalashas and pots. The linga is decorated at its base with gold-embroidered cloth bands and red and green garlands. Behind it is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a grey cloudy sky. Attending to a person in saffron robes is a worker on scaffolding in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark green Shivling stands on a black yoni pedestal, decorated with three gold-and-silver bands and a white ornament on its face, with gold yellow liquid running down its surface during abhishekam. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala leans over the top of the lingam, pouring from a white cup. On a metal platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand around brass pots and offerings. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding under an overcast sky, and red stadium seating fills the lower foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone linga on a black yoni-peetha pedestal is being bathed with water during abhishekam at an outdoor open-air ritual site with rows of red stone seating. Three gold-embossed decorative panels with red and green borders are draped at the base. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in white dhotis and shawls pour liquid from vessels onto the linga. At upper right, a man in orange robes with a saffron garment and a visible necklace stands on the platform and pours from a metal pot. Behind them is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding under a cloudy sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like liquid that streams down its surface during a linga abhishekam. Gold-coloured decorative pieces with red and green trim are draped on the front of the linga. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts hold brass pots and vessels, while a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top right pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto the linga. Behind is a half-built concrete structure with exposed rebar and rows of red-cushioned seats in the foreground. Overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black linga being bathed with water during an abhishekam. Two men in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the linga, holding brass kalasha pots, and a third man stands at the top wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala. The linga has three horizontal silver bands with a white stone face, and three gold-and-silver ornamental shields draped with garlands sit at its base. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base outdoors, bathed in water poured over it during abhishekam. Three gold-and-red garlands hang at its base. Ascending a metal staircase on the left, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies pour liquid from vessels onto the linga. At the top, an orange-robed figure with shaved head stands at the summit, pouring from a silver vessel onto the linga's crown. Red-tiered stands and an unfinished concrete building form the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished lingam stands on a black circular yoni-peetha base, decorated with three silver bands and three gold-and-jewelled ornamental cloths with red and green trim hanging at its base. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and upper cloth leans over a metal staircase railing holding a vessel, while a second figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top of the staircase with hands joined in namaskar. The orange-robed figure has a shaved head and is not clearly identifiable from appearance. Behind them are unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black linga under a grey overcast sky. A man in saffron-orange robes stands atop the linga pouring liquid from a golden vessel over it. Several men in white dhotis and white upper cloths climb a metal staircase with railings beside the linga, some carrying brass pots. Other white-clad devotees sit on red steps at left, and a tree stands behind the linga. The linga is wrapped with silver bands and draped with gold and green garlands at its base.2010-10-22 +1 copies