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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.

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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.2025-04-01A priest in white dhoti with gold border pours water from a gold vessel over a black stone Shivling on a dark yoni pedestal, with yellow and orange markings. Behind it, gold and green garments and a flower garland adorn deity murtis at a temple altar with maroon drapes. Only the priest's hands and lower body are visible; a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest.2020-12-19A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base being worshipped with a lit oil lamp held by a hand in the lower left, with the lamp flame beside the linga. A white-clad priest's arm is visible at the left edge. Behind the linga, golden deity murtis are adorned with red and white flower garlands, and a yellow and white garland hangs on the right. Scattered petals and white milk-like liquid surround the linga. A small metal vessel sits on the golden floor, and a standing figure in a purple sari with a white floral garland appears at the right edge.2025-01-18A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple. A young shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, pouring water from a gold kalasha pot over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with a pale green and magenta silk garment with gold border, a long silver-white pearl or bead garland, and gold ornaments and a gold crown. Behind are gold deity figures and an ornate gold backdrop. Water streams down a blue-green stone or metal base in front of the deity. The priest's body and hands are the main focus; no identifiable face is shown in the frame.2011-03-03A 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 young priest in a white dhoti with gold border and bare chest pours water from a brass pot over a large black Shiva lingam set on a black yoni peetha. Behind it stand black stone deity murtis adorned with garlands of pink and yellow flowers, gold jewelry and colourful silk garments, flanked by gold-framed panels and a red curtain. Brass vessels sit on a black ledge and small gold figurines stand near the base, forming an abhishekam scene in a temple shrine.2020-12-27A 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.2025-04-012010 - Photo AlbumA bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border sits cross-legged before a shrine, extending his right hand over a clear crystal shivalinga on a wooden tray decorated with carved floral motifs. He wears a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a sacred ash marking on his chest. Around him are brass bowls, a bowl of white offering, a lit oil lamp, flower petals and a silver spoon on a plate. Behind, a large deity murti adorned with flower garlands, gold ornaments and a crown is seen, along with a smaller figure in orange garments and garlanded standing deities. The scene suggests puja or abhishekam at a temple altar.2024-03-07KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/3/20212021-01-03A 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 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.2025-04-01