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A priest performs abhishekam on a black stone Shivalingam set in a black yoni-peetha base, pouring water from a brass vessel over the lingam. He is shirtless with white sacred markings on his chest and arms, wears a white dhoti with a gold border, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala. Behind the lingam, gilded deity murti are adorned with gold necklaces, pearl strands, and red and white flower garlands. A small crystal Shivalingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground with scattered flower petals, and a steel vessel stands at right beside pink flowers.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine of a priest pouring water from a brass pot over a black stone Shivalinga resting on a black pitha with a carved yoni base. The priest is bare-chested and bending forward, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, sacred ash markings on his arms and chest, a red-orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to his waist. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands and ornate gold jewellery. Pink flowers, metal vessels and a small brass bowl sit at the lower right, and a yellow-orange turmeric or kumkum powder is scattered on the base. The scene depicts abhishekam ritual bathing of the lingam.2025-04-01A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow waist sash and an orange head cloth pours water over a large black stone Shivalinga on a golden platform, performing abhishekam. A red cloth lies on the platform, with brass vessels and a small silver-toned base nearby. Behind the Shivalinga, a golden sacred backdrop is decorated with garlands of white flowers and red-and-orange blossoms, and ornate gold necklaces. Standing bronze-toned deity murtis flank the scene: on the left a figure in a brown-orange garment holding a staff, and on the right a figure in a green and red sari. A small floral-decorated tray sits in the foreground. A sign reading KAILASA SEATTLE is visible at upper left.2025-11-01A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and white sacred ash lines on his arms and chest pours water from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam on a black base. A small glass lingam sits on a wooden tray in the foreground, with a steel bowl catching runoff. Behind is a golden gilded backdrop with a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident and garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers, plus a red-turbaned bronze figure and a small pink-clad deity murti in flower garlands. The floor is gold-tiled, and a sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. This shows abhishekam being performed.2024-09-14A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with gold border and an orange-red turban stands bent over a black stone Shivalinga on a black peetha, pouring water from a brass kalasha during abhishekam. Behind him a large gilded ornamental arch frames a golden deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a crown, pearl and bead necklaces and a green garment, flanked by red and white flower garlands. Marigold garlands hang at the upper left, and vases of pink, purple and orange flowers sit on the floor. A white sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Brass vessels and a crystal Shivalinga sit on a wooden tray in the foreground.2025-04-01A photograph inside a temple shrine of a priest performing abhishekam on a black lingam. The shirtless priest wears a white dhoti with gold border, an orange-red turban and sacred white markings on his body, and he pours water from a brass vessel over the lingam set on a black stone yoni base. Behind him stands a richly adorned golden deity murti of Nataraja-style dancing Shiva in a golden arched prabhavali, with a crown, layers of jewelled necklaces, garlands and a green dhoti. Marigold and red-white garlands hang around the backdrop, with pink flowers and small brass vessels on the floor.2025-04-01A priest with a bare upper body, white dhoti with gold border, orange head cloth and rudraksha mala performs abhishekam on a black shivalinga, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam on a gold-covered platform. Garlanded deity statues in red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments stand behind; a small decorated figure in red and gold silk sits on a gold plate in the foreground, and a metal bowl and bucket stand nearby on the red-patterned carpet.2025-11-01KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/19/20202020-12-19A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a gold waist sash and an orange head cloth pours water from a metal pot over a black Shivalingam set on a black yoni-peetha base, performing abhishekam. Behind him a gilded deity murti with multiple arms, heavily garlanded and adorned with jewelry, stands within a golden arch. Standing statues flank the scene: on the left a bearded male figure with trident, orange turban and rudraksha mala, and on the right a female deity in green and red sari with silver crown. Marigold and red-and-white flower garlands hang around the statues and frame the altar. A brass kalasha, bowls and offerings sit on the golden platform, with a floral arrangement in the foreground. A small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE.2025-11-01Photograph of a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold border and bare chest, wearing a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti marks on his arms and chest, pouring water from a gold kalasha over a black Shivalinga during abhishekam. Behind the linga stands a richly adorned deity murti with jeweled necklaces, red-and-white garlands and golden ornaments, with floral garlands draped on the sides. The linga is decorated with a pink cloth and white and orange flowers. The scene is a Hindu temple shrine with a dark backdrop.2024-10-08A temple shrine with a large gilded arch behind a golden Nataraja-style deity murti adorned with white and gold garlands and jewelry. Two standing metal murtis flank the shrine, one on the left wearing an orange turban, gold necklaces and a trident, and one on the right in a green and red sari with silver ornaments. Marigold garlands hang down the sides. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and an orange headcloth bends over a black shivalinga, pouring water from a silver vessel over it. Brass bowls, flowers and a small kalasha sit on the platform. The sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. This shows abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.2025-04-01A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and an orange head cloth stands barefoot on a gold-tiled platform, pouring water from a brass vessel over a black Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base. Behind him a large golden arched prabhavali frames a deity murti adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces. A standing male statue on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments. A female statue on the right wears a green and red sari, a silver crown and garlands. Marigold garlands hang from above, a small oil lamp sits near the base, and brass vessels and flower arrangements surround the lingam.2025-04-01A priest with a shaved head, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and an orange headcloth, pours water over a black stone lingam on a black pedestal during abhishekam. Behind him stands a large golden deity murti of Nataraja-style Shiva within a gold arched prabhavali, adorned with red and white flower garlands and a crown. Flanking statues include a figure in orange turban and rudraksha mala holding a trident on the left, and a goddess in a green and red sari with a jeweled crown on the right. Marigold garlands hang at top corners, and a small sign reads KAILASA SEATTLE. Offerings of flowers and a brass vessel sit on the altar.2025-04-01