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A temple abhishekam scene. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold-beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold bangle, pours water from a gold vessel over a black stone shivalingam set on a dark stone yoni peetha. The lingam is framed by a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, and a deity murti in gold ornaments with a red and green sari is behind it. A small white marble seated figure and a small brass deity figure sit at the base. A woman in a cream outfit watches at left beside a gold-arched doorway and a wrought iron gate with leafy plants.

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A temple shrine scene in which a bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a gold-bordered cloth, pours liquid over a black stone shivalingam placed on a dark stone base. Behind the lingam stands a large deity murti with gold ornaments, a crown and a garland of yellow and red flowers, dressed in a teal skirt and pink-and-green sari, holding a trident. To the left, a gold arch frames a white stone figure with raised hand. A seated woman in white and a man in white at the lower left are partly visible, with brass vessels and a white stone seated figure in the foreground. A red-and-white beaded garland hangs from the upper left.2011-03-03A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl leans forward, pouring water from a small brass vessel over a dark black Shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni-peetha. Water streams down the base. Behind the lingam, a deity murti is dressed in a teal cloth and red-and-green garment, decorated with gold ornaments and garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A small white marble seated figure sits in front of the peetha, and a small brass lamp stand is visible at the lower right. A second person in white clothes is partly visible at the lower left, and a gold arched frame stands behind. The scene is lit with natural daylight.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA 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 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shaved-headed priest in an orange-red shawl and orange dhoti, wearing a beaded necklace with gold pendant and a gold bracelet. He pours water from a brass vessel over a small gold deity murti standing on a black stone abhishekam platform. Beside it sits a white marble statue of a seated sage with raised hand, and to the left a gilded arch frames a standing golden figure. Behind them a teal cloth covers a shrine, with a gold staff, garlands and flowers at the right edge. The priest is performing abhishekam, and the watermarked archive credit is omitted.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe with gold border pouring water from a brass pot over a small gold deity murti on a stone base. Behind him a golden standing figure with raised hand stands in an arched gold frame, a white marble seated figure with raised hand sits in front, and a gold stupa-like object rests on a red base. Above, a dark figure is adorned with garlands and a colourful green and pink sari-like cloth. Marigold petals float in the water and a teal cloth covers a stone platform. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark shivalingam in a temple shrine. Behind him stand two gold-faced deity murtis, one wearing a tall crown and the other a red and green silk sari, decorated with rudraksha-style beads, garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and jewelry. A golden statue of a standing devotee stands at the left edge, and a gold trident-like staff rests against the shrine. The scene appears to be an abhishekam in progress.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA shaved-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and saffron shawl with gold trim pours water from a brass kalasha over a small golden-tinted shivalinga-like object on a stone base, a water flow cascading onto the platform. Behind him stands a golden statue of a figure in white dhoti with an arm raised, a white marble seated sage statue with a white turban and raised hand beside the base, and a gilded deity murti in pink and green silk with a decorated throne behind. A brass lamp stand and marigold flowers lie nearby, with a garland-draped temple backdrop and green foliage.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and rudraksha mala bends forward, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel over a dark stone lingam set on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him stands a large gilded deity murti of Shiva with a crescent and third eye, beside a murti of a goddess in a red and green sari with an ornate crown; both are garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. A gilded statue of a standing figure in a niche at left, a white marble seated figure in meditation posture near the base, a brass lamp and a small silver kalasha are visible. Abhishekam is being performed.2011-03-03A temple abhishekam scene: a bald man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with white tilak and sacred ash markings on his arms, pours liquid from a golden kalasha over a small golden seated figure and a black stone shivalinga on a dark peetha. Behind them stands a large deity murti in green and gold silk, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and an ornate gold necklace. Marble temple pillars frame the left side, with a decorative orange hanging on the right.2011-12-01A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe bends forward at the lower left, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel over a black stone shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni-peetha base. Behind it stand gold-coloured deity murtis of a seated Shiva-form with a tall matted crown and a Parvati-form in a red and green sari with ornaments, both draped with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. A gold trident stands at the right, a teal cloth covers the platform, and a small white marble statue of a seated figure sits at the front. A standing figure in white is partly visible at the left edge.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at center, pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a dark black lingam set on a black stone yoni-peetha base. Behind them, a golden deity murti in orange and green silk draped with a garland of white and red flowers, flanked by an ornate gold arched prabhavali. A seated priest in white dhoti with a colourful shawl, to the left, tends brass items. A brass oil lamp and a golden figure stand in the foreground. Two people are visible.2009-10-17