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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered edge pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone shivalinga on a black pedestal. Behind, two gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and gold drapery. The murti on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-and-green sari with pink border, and holds a golden trident. A small white marble statue of a seated sage with a turban and raised hand sits in the foreground, along with a silver object at the lower left. The scene depicts abhishekam ritual worship at a temple shrine.

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A priest in an orange saffron robe with a bare shaved head pours liquid from a silver vessel over a golden lingam on a black lotus-shaped pedestal inside a temple shrine. Behind him stand two gilded deity murtis decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red blouse, a green and pink sari and a gold trident, and the figure on the left has a tall dark headdress. A white marble statue of a seated sage in a turban sits in the foreground. Orange drapes hang behind the shrine.2011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders pours a golden liquid from a metal vessel over a black lingam in a temple shrine, during abhishekam. Behind the lingam stand two bronze-toned deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, gold jewellery and rudraksha malas; the right figure wears a red and green silk garment and a jewelled crown. A gold arch frames the shrine, with an orange cloth backdrop and teal drapery beneath. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated figure in a turban, hand raised in blessing, sits beside a small silver pyramid-shaped object.2011-03-03A priest in an orange saffron robe with gold border pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone lingam in a temple shrine, an abhishekam. Behind it stand two gilded deity murtis adorned with gold jewellery and a red-and-green silk garment, decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapery. A golden trident stands at the right. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in a turban with raised hand sits on a pedestal beside a small silver kalasha-shaped vessel.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA temple shrine dressed with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at a black stone shivalinga-style abhishekam basin, pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a green-tinted lingam. Behind him is a large deity murti of Shiva with an elaborate crown-like headdress and rudraksha-style necklaces, beside a female deity form in a red and green sari with a long staff. A gilded standing figure with palms joined stands at left, and a small white marble statue sits in the foreground at the base of the basin. The scene reads as abhishekam worship in a temple sanctum.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 photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with gilded deity murtis. A man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder, his head covered by an orange cloth, pours or applies liquid over a black lingam with his right hand while holding a small silver vessel nearby. Behind him, a golden murti wearing a green blouse, layered jewelled necklaces and large earrings sits beside a second golden murti in a purple sari with gold border, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Ornate gold arches frame the shrine, and a small white figure sits at the base.2009-12-16A temple shrine photo with a priest in saffron-orange robes and bare shoulder standing at left, pouring or offering over a dark stone shivalingam set on a black pedestal and white sprinkled powder. Behind it, two gold-toned metal deity murtis sit on a teal cloth, one with a jewelled crown and a red-and-green silk garment, the other with a dark rudraksha-bead garland and gold ornaments. Marigold and rose garlands and orange drapes frame the altar, and a small white marble figure of a turbaned man stands in the foreground. The priest is performing a shivalingam abhishekam; the scene shows one priest and no visible audience.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA 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.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03A 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 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01